Tens of thousands of excellent, educational videos in a huge, intuitive directory. Legend of the trojan horse for kids beware of greeks bearing. Olivia coolidge 19082006 bridging past and present as a child, olivia coolidge and her sister made up fairy tales to tell each other. Here are some ancient greek myths for kids, retold by the storyteller lin donn. My audio school provides children with excellent audio content on a variety of school subjects in a format that they can easily use all by themselves. Youll connect with some familiar friends ramona, alvin ho, and nate the great plus some new characters with adventures to share. After helen ran away with paris, prince of troy, the greek armies fought a ten year long war against troy to win her back, as told by homer. Daulaires book of greek myths audiobook by ingri d. In greek mythology, helen was the most beautiful woman from the age of the heroes. Essentially, for those who struggle with pedagogy, here is a complete course designed to engage middle school children in the study of ancient and.
This is a helpful website with many short stories based on greek mythology. It has been incredibly helpful at engaging students and getting them excited about the world of greek mythology. Jun 09, 2008 the minotaur is a good greek myth to learn many valuable lessons from. The stories of old greece and rome is an easy to read summary of all of the famous and not so famous greek and roman. Greek mythology for teens takes classical mythology to a new level by relating ancient stories to the culture, history, art, and literature of today. Many myths about the ancient greek gods for kids and. As middle school students advance in their reading abilities and develop their analytical skills, comprehension clubs provides teachers the scaffolding to create studentdriven conversation guided by meaningful questions and diverse overarching themes.
Hugh lupton series there are currently three books in his greek myths series, and each tells a different tale. Here are the greats of ancient greecegods and goddesses, heroes and monstersas freshly described in words and pictures as if they were alive today. Jul 07, 20 myths every child should know full audiobook by hamilton wright mabie greatest audio books. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Teacherlibrarians at aspen park and courtenay middle school february. Jul 31, 2014 stories of old greece and rome audiobook emilie kip baker. The best books on greek myths five books expert recommendations. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list price. Timeless tales of gods and heroes, 75th anniversary illustrated edition. The earth breeds giants and ogres of indescribable horror the heavens hold omnipotent gods and goddesses, abounding in courage, strength and wisdom.
Students of all levels are given the agency to voice their opinions and share perspectives. Largely literature based but also included audio and. Classic books, oldtime radio theater, historical radio and television broadcasts, and more make my audio school a treasure trove for educators, parents and students alike. List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology. The stories of the gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and other mythical creatures. Sep 14, 2017 when we started preparing for high school, i told elijah the door was wide open for history choices. The perfect way to discover your favourite greek myths atticus the storyteller leaves his family in crete and sets off on a yearlong journey round greece with his donkey, melissa, to take part in the great storytelling festival near troy. I wanted something simple, so i wrote a course that met the following criteria. Daulaires book of greek myths, is the absolute best book written for learning everything you would like to know about greek mythology, in my opinion, of course. Almost all of the tales mentioned in this lesson can be found in the macmillan book of greek gods and heroes by alice low, illustrated by arvis stewart new york.
That old saying goes back in time 2,500 years to the citystate of sparta in ancient greece. Greek mythology introduction to greek mythology powerpoint. It is not meant to replace exposure to classical mythology, but to be used as a supplementary resource. Today find out how the greek myths are relevant today. Greek and roman mythology, king arthurs legends, and medieval. As an adult, coolidge became a famous reteller of greek tales and myths. They are short chapter books that help kids see the relationship between different characters in greek mythology. Ideally, anyone can use the unit plans as directions, handouts, links, and resources for all that is needed are available. Ideal as a supplement to a curriculum or for independent study. Apr 02, 2016 daulaires book of greek myths slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Heres a great way to introduce students in elementary, junior, middle and high school to some classic myths with an added dose of hilarity that are funny when added to greek mythology myths busted.
Perseus collection collection of greek texts such as the iliad. The magical world of the ancient greek gods was a world full of bickering and fights and wars and compromise and fear and fun and punishment and love. Perseus, fearless mortal warrior, who takes on an impossible challenge. Heroes read the comic book style biographies of jason, hercules, bellerophon, theseus, odysseus and perseus in english or latin.
Many myths, greek mythology adapted versions that are age appropriate for elementary and middle school. Favorite greek myths classic books for children at. He tossed around a few ideas and settled on ancient history for his first course. Charlotte county public schools attempts to make all of our websites accessible to all visitors. Encyclopedia get definitions and descriptions of various characters, places, and events in greek mythology. The scholastic book greek mythology activities includes a mock interview with a god or goddess, a reproducible board game, mapping activities, a readaloud play, and lots more. Greek myth retold by bernard evslin orpheus and eurydice. There are other greek myths including the cyclops and circe the witch as well as the boy who flew to high, that you may find interesting and will spark new ideas for you. Ancient greek myths for kids thousands of years ago, the ancient greeks told wonderful stories about their many gods, goddesses and magical beings. Written in simple, direct language, heroes, gods and monsters of the greek myths is an accessible and entertaining guide to the greek myths and their players, following fearless heroes as they battle epic beasts under the eyes of the mighty immortals who rule them. It is a collection of myths and stories from the three eras.
Zeus, the almighty king of the gods, who cannot resist feminine beauty mortal or divine, and his jealous and vengeful wife, hera. Greek myths adapted to plays pioneer drama service. Many myths about the ancient greek gods for kids and teachers. I love mythology and i couldnt pass up a handsome volume like this. Ive used this resource with my middle school students and it has been such a hit that i ordered zachary hambys other book as well. Superheroes of greek myths by charles smith l greek myths and legends by cheryl evans l mythology by edith hamilton which served as a source for this lesson plan l a paper plate for each student.
The gods used their powers for good, for trickery, and for adventure. Greek myths for young children stories for young children. A greek myth is basically a way of explaining the world, or it was a way of explaining the world to a primitive people who didnt have any explanation of the sun or the moon or the disasters that happened like earthquakes and floods and fire. The odyssey by homer complete unabridged audiobook classic ancient greek poem sequel to the iliad duration. Christopher marlowe, called her, the face that launched a thousand ships. The lightning thief was the winner of the school library journal best book of 2005 as well one of the books in the chicago public library best of the best books list, 2005. Weve gathered up dozens of terrific audio books, perfect for car trips, lazy summer afternoons, or any time a good story is in order. Designed for teachers, students, parents, homeschoolers, educators and all lifelong learners. Please note that these translations are not children or young adult editions and might be difficult for the average middle school to comprehend. This site is intended to offer a completely digitized version of the grade 6 and 7 social studies courses in california. If you encounter a problem with website accessibility, please fill out our webpage accessibility request form to request alternative access to the content.
In print for over fifty years, daulaires book of greek myths has introduced generations to greek mythologyand continues to enthrall young readers. Atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths volume 2 audiobook. My audio school educational resources for busy parents. Mythology books for middle school im a yachildrens public librarian and every year one of the 7th grade language arts teachers makes her kids do a mythology report. The book uses the innovative approach of readers theater to teach mythology to teens, asking them to act out the stories and become engaged in a common learning experience. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Many myths were based on the fact that gods, like mortal men, could be punished or rewarded for their actions. Classical mythology this website provides an extensive list of activities and lessons for the study of mythology with middle school students. Ann turnbull starts with a brief introduction to her collection of greek myths and one thing she mentions is that she has gone back to the ancient greek versions of the myths for her adaptations thus bringing the reader as close as possible to the tales as the greeks themselves told.
Gods and heroes bbc overview of greek mythology, zeus, temples, heroes, and the underworld. This classic book is one of the most popular and bestselling books for those who want to read about greek mythology. The heroes, or greek fairy tales for my children charles kingsley full audiobook duration. Prometheus, the firebringer middle school students study the stories of prometheus, make masks, and write an original short play. Easy ancient history course for homeschool high school. Th e rays of sunlight, which might sometimes be seen across a dark cloud, were apollos golden arrows. Complete world of greek mythology internet archive. School library lessons middle school libraries math literacy literacy activities book clubs book club books ancient greece ancient egypt 3rd grade art lesson this power point is designed to provide the background information necessary to understand how greek myths developed and who the first key characters were. This unit is designed for grades 46 and includes an extensive related reading list.
A time came when many tribes of this aryan race moved on to other lands. This tool could be used for learners at a lower level or students who are just interested in this topic. Favorite greek myths the darkness of night was a serpent, slain by their sungods arrows. Reading and writing via the myths strategies to motivate students to read, write, and follow their interests into other areas. Heroes, gods and monsters of the greek myths by bernard. What is it about greek myths that has attracted us to them down the ages. Some of them settled in the land we now call greece, taking with them their quaint stories of the sky and the clouds, of father dyaus.