Learning some of the basics of mythology helps students to understand the great literature of western civilization. Mythology can also be a part of a study of ancient Greece, Rome, or Germanic cultures. The constellations may also be studied as part of a science study. In studying mythology, screen the stories you read to young children, since there is much material that is inappropriate for young minds. You may prefer to have students memorize basic names and facts with the idea of learning more of the mythology when they are older.
Studying the system of gods and goddesses gives an opportunity to contrast man-made religions with God's revelation in the Bible. Here are some questions you can discuss with your students:
The various worksheets can be used in many ways. Younger children may memorize the chart of Greek and Roman gods and goddesses, while older children may use the blank version of this form to add names as they encounter them. The "Mythological Characters" form provides a chart to record mythological characters. It may be used for Greek, Roman, Norse or other myth systems. For constellations, there is a blank chart as well as two charts with some popular constellations already entered. (The constellations listed can be found by name in the World Book Encyclopedia.)
There are dozens of children's books about mythology. Here are a few books to get you started: (The Famous Men books each begin with the myths of the featured culture.)
Famous Men of Greece edited and updated by Rob and Cyndy Shearer
Famous Men of Rome edited and updated by Rob and Cyndy Shearer
Famous Men of the Middle Ages edited and updated by Rob and Cyndy Shearer (contains Norse mythology)
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths by Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire
Greek Myths by Marilyn Evans and Leslie Tyron
The Children's Homer by Padraic Colum
The MacMillan Book of Greek Gods and Heroes by Alice Low
Here are the worksheets for your study of mythology and the constellations:
Greek and Roman gods and goddesses