Intro to Mythology

Essential Question:

How do belief systems in mythology reflect a particular culture or society, and how are they reflected and represented in a society’s literature and art? What are the common motifs present in various mythologies?

Portrait of a Graduate:

Critical Thinking: Analyzing how myth reflects cultural values.

Learner’s Mindset: Seeking to understand the deeper meanings within myths.

Communication: Clearly presenting findings to the class.

Collaboration: Working with peers to research and share insights.

Global Citizenship: Understanding how ancient beliefs shape cultural identities.

Adaptive Perseverance: Engaging with complex texts and ideas.

Responsibility: Honoring the effort to understand and convey moral lessons from myths.

Inquiry Question:

How does a creation myth reflect the specific culture which generated it as well as universal human values and needs?

2. Inquiry Question:

How does the Greek pantheon reflect the beliefs and values of the ancient Greek culture or society, and how do stories about them reflect those beliefs and values?

3. Inquiry Question:

How does the concept of the afterlife affect the way individuals live their lives?

Student Outcomes:

Students will be able to identify elements of the Greek creation myth and explain how it reflects the values of Greek culture.

2. Student Outcomes:

Students will be able to identify characteristics of the gods in the Greek pantheon that reflect the values/beliefs of ancient Greece and present that information to the class.

3. Student Outcomes:

Students will be able to identify and describe elements of the Greek underworld–and the lessons meant for mortals to learn.

Skills Demonstrated:

Critical Thinking and Analysis: Identifying elements of the Greek creation myth and explaining their cultural significance requires students to analyze texts and draw connections to cultural values.
Research and Presentation Skills: Identifying characteristics of Greek gods and presenting this information involves researching myths, synthesizing information, and effectively communicating their findings.
Interpretation and Reflection: Describing elements of the Greek underworld and the moral lessons for mortals involves interpreting myths and reflecting on their broader implications.

Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1: Cite strong textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly and inferences drawn from it.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2: Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.

Additional Skills:

Resources:

Crash Course Mythology Videos

Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods

Edith Hamilton’s Mythology

[Our Hidden Google Drive Resource link]

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