WEB SITES ON GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY
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All of the sites listed were active as of December 10, 2004. The evaluation is by the AVA Center staff according to the amount of information given and its potential use in the classroom. Note: A hotlist is a page of links to other websites.
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Websites Lesson Plans & Classroom Activities Webquests
ANCIENT GREEK (HELLENIC) SITES ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB
http://www.webcom.com/shownet/medea/grklink.html
A list of evaluated websites in areas like Authors & Texts, Art & Images,
Resources & Topics, and Maps & Geography. Excellent
DIGITAL LIBRARIAN – CLASSICS AND THE ANCIENT WORLD --- A
GATEWAY SITE
http://www.digital-librarian.com/classics.html
This is simply a huge list of sites on the ancient world. Excellent
ENCYCLOPEDIA MYTHICA
http://www.pantheon.org/mythica.html
An encyclopedia of mythology with an alphabetical listing. Good for quick reference. Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY COLORING PAGES
http://www.coloring.ws/greek.htm
A collection of coloring pages to print out. Click on the thumbnail to
enlarge and print. Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY.COM
http://www.greekmythology.com/
Fairly thorough information on Greek myths. Sections: Olympian Gods, Titans,
Other Gods, Myths, Creatures, Figures, Places, Heroes, Online Books and Classic
Literature. Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY FROM THE ILIAD TO THE FALL OF THE LAST TYRANT
http://www.messagenet.com/myths/index.html
Sections include: Introduction, Origins of Greek Mythology, Fun Fact Quiz,
Greek Names vs. Roman Names, The Immortals, and Links. There are also two
additional quizzes. Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY TODAY – MYTHMAN.COM
http://www.mythman.com
A site for students on the major and minor Greek gods and myths. A huge site set up as a Homework Helper. Includes Myth Quizzes, The Greek Alphabet, The Gods Names in Greek, How the Names Are Pronounced and more. Excellent
GREEK MYTHS FOR EDUCATORS
NEW!
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/greekmyths.htm
"Welcome to the Internet School Library Media Center Greek Mythology page. You
will find Internet materials on Greek mythology, history of Greece, the Ancient
Olympics and related topics. The ISLMC is a preview site of Internet resources
for librarians, teachers, parents and students. You can search this site, use an
index or a sitemap. Be sure to visit your school or public library to find books
by your favorite authors." Excellent
MYTHOLOGY, FOLKLORE AND THE HERO’S JOURNEY
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/myth.html
A site for language arts teachers on mythology and folklore. Click on
"Classical Mythology" at the top for excellent links to Greek and Roman
mythology sites. Excellent
MYTHWEB
http://www.mythweb.com/
Information on the gods and heroes of the Ancient Greeks. Original
illustrations lead to the stories of the gods and heroes. The Encyclopedia has a
detailed list of the gods, goddesses, monsters and heroes. In the Teachers
section, click on Teaching Tips for good ideas for the classroom. Excellent
ANCIENT ROME/ANCIENT GREECE RESOURCES
NEW!
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/history/history.htm
Resources to print out (they’re in PDF format) on Ancient Rome and Ancient
Greece. Very Good
CLASSICAL MYTHS: THE ANCIENT SOURCES
http://web.uvic.ca/grs/bowman/myth/
A site that brings together the classical Greek and Roman myths with both
texts and images. Text and images are drawn from a large variety of online
sources. Section: The Olympian Gods. Very Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY
http://www.desy.de/gna/interpedia/greek_myth/greek_myth.html
An introduction to Greek mythology. Sections: The Gods, Heroes, Creatures,
Stories, and Family Trees. Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY- ANCIENT GREEK MYTHS & GREEK HEROES – THE
HELLENISM NETWORK
http://www.hellenism.net/eng/mythology.htm
Detailed information on Greek myths. Sections: General, Heroes and Other
Legends, and Homer (including excerpts from the Iliad and the Odyssey). Very
Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY COMPARED TO NORSE MYTHOLOGY
http://webhome.idirect.com/~donlong/
Compares the Greek gods to their Norse equivalents. For each match, he gives
the story of the god and then does a direct comparison. Very Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY LINKS
NEW!
http://www.suelebeau.com/greek.htm
A brief page of links to Greek Mythology sites. For students. Very Good
GREEK MYTHS – HISTORY FOR KIDS
NEW!
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/religion/greekrelig.htm
Student-level information on Greek myths. Very Good
GREEKS VS. ROMANS: AN INTERNET HOTLIST ON GREEKS VS. ROMANS
NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listmythologms3.html
"Ancient civilizations made many contributions to the world. Some of these came
by way of art, architecture, literature, political philosophies and medicine, to
name a few. However, the ancient Greeks and Romans believed in many gods and
designed a detailed system which described their gods, what they ruled over and
how they related to man.
Later on in this unit, you will be asked to write a comparison and contrast
essay about Greek and Roman Mythology. So, in addition to using books and
magazines to find out about Mythology, why not also use the power of the
Internet? The links below will get you started." Very Good
A HOTLIST ON ANCIENT MYTHOLOGIES
NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listancientbr4.html
"A common thread throughout cultures was a form of mythology to explain why
things are the way they are. Navigating through the sites provided, you will
explore worlds of heroes and monsters, epic tales and stories spanning the
ancient Greeks, Norse, Celts, and Africans." Sections: Introduction,
Western Mythology: Greek and Roman, Norse and Celtic Mythology, African
Mythology and Comparisons to Western Mythology. Very Good
A HOTLIST ON GREEK CULTURE AND MYTHOLOGY
NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekmydi.html
Links to sites on Greek culture and myths. Sections: Introduction;
Introduction to Greek Culture; Greek Deities (Gods and Goddesses); Greek Heroes,
Beasts, Creatures and Monsters; and Fun with Mythology. Very Good
A HOTLIST ON GREEK HEROES
NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekheha1.html
Links to sites on Greek heroes. Sections: Introduction, Greek Mythology,
Gods & Goddesses, Greek Heroes, Greek Alphabet & Script, and Fun Things. Very
Good
A HOTLIST ON GREEK MYTHOLOGY
NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekmyms5.html
Links to sites on Greek mythology. Sections: Introduction, The Greek Myth: A
Special Kind of Story, Important Myths, Greek Mythology and Its Importance
Today. Very Good
A HOTLIST ON MYTHS AND LEGENDS
NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listmythsce.html
Links to sites on myths and legends. Sections: Introduction, Stars, Moon,
Sun, and General Myths and Legends. Very Good
A HOTLIST ON THE IMMORTALS
NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listtheimmol.html
Links to sites on the Immortals in Greek and Roman mythology. Sections: Introduction, Greek Immortals, Roman Gods and Myth, Sources of Greek and Roman Myth, and Activities and Games. Very Good
MYTHOGRAPHY – ROMAN GODS AND GODDESSES IN MYTH AND ART
http://www.loggia.com/myth/gods1.html
Information on Roman gods and goddesses. Sections: Pantheon, Numen, Etruscans, and Foreigners. Very Good
MYTHOLOGY – 42EXPLORE
NEW!
http://www.42explore2.com/myth.htm
Basic information on Greek mythology, activities and webquests. Very Good
MYTHOLOGY LINKS
NEW!
http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek4/mythology.htm
A page of links to mythology sites. Very Good
MYTHSEARCH.COM
NEW!
http://www.mythsearch.com/
"Welcome to MythSearch.com, a site dedicated to making your search for myths,
legends, folklore, and religions both past and present easier and more
enjoyable. From the stories of the Greek Gods to the mysterious religion of the
Celts, this site tries to give a fair and unbiased listing of sites. Have a look
around enjoy." Click on Greece and Rome for Greek and Roman myths. Note:
Includes links to full-text online books. Very Good
NOVAROMA – GODS AND GODDESSES OF ROME
NEW!
http://www.novaroma.org/religio_romana/deities.html
"At the founding of Rome, the gods were numina, divine manifestations, faceless,
formless, but no less powerful. The idea of gods as anthropomorphized beings
came later, with the influence from Etruscans and Greeks, which had human form.
Some of the Roman Gods are at least as old as the founding of Rome.
The concept of numen continued to exist and it was related to any manifestation
of the divine. For the Romans, everything in Nature is thought to be inhabited
by numina, which explains the big number of deities in the Roman pantheon, as
will be shown. Numina manifest the divine will by means of natural phenomena,
which the pious Roman constantly seeks to interpret. That's why great attention
is paid to omens and portents in every aspect of Roman daily life."
AN ODYSSEY INTO GREEK MYTHOLOGY – AN INTERNET HOTLIST
NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekmyc.html
Links to sites on Greek myths and The Odyssey. Sections: Introduction, Maps/Pictures, Myths, Greek Mortals and Immortals, Games/Quiz/Alphabet, and The Odyssey/Odysseus. Very Good
A SCRAPBOOK ON GREEK MYTHS
NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/scrapgreekmyms1.html
"Web resources for creating a scrapbook on Greek myths."
TALES OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY
NEW!
http://www.geocities.com/medea19777/myths.html
The stories of the figures in Greek mythology. Each has the story, the
relationships and illustrations (most seem to be Renaissance paintings).
Sections: Tales Gods & Goddesses, Tales of Men & Heros, Tales of Women &
Witches, Tales of Love & Woe, Tales of the Sea, Tales of Satyrs & Centaurs,
Tales of Giants & Beasts, and Tales of Interest. Very Good
TIMELESS MYTHS: CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY
http://www.timelessmyths.com/classical/
Epics and tales of ancient Greek and Roman mythology. Sections: Pantheon,
The Heroic Age, Royal Houses and Geographica. Includes FAQs, Book of Heroes
(collection of verses), Facts and Figures, Bibliography, Genealogy and a Map.
Very Good
THE TROJAN WAR – AN ILLUSTRATED COMPANION
NEW URL!
http://www.philipresheph.com/demodokos/
Collections of illustrations showing scenes and figures from the Trojan War.
Includes sculptures, drawings, frescoes, pottery and other forms of artwork.
Sections: Paris and Helen, The Life of Achilles, Agamemnon and Iphigenia, The
Iliad, The Fall of Troy, The Odyssey, and Aeneas. Note: Click on the painting to
enter the site. Very Good
WOMEN IN GREEK MYTHS
http://www.paleothea.com/
Information on women in Greek mythology. Sections: Major Goddesses, Minor
Goddesses, Amazons, Monstresses and Monstrosities, "Which Goddess Are You?
Quiz", Nymphs, Humans, Men, and more. Very Good
THE ANCIENT GODS
NEW!
http://www.hol.gr/greece/ancgods.htm
Sections: The Gods Family Tree, The Titans, The Olympians, and Other Gods &
Semi-gods. Good
ANCIENT GREECE – MYTHOLOGY
NEW!
http://www.ancientgreece.com/html/mythology_frame.htm
A family tree of the Greek gods and information about each. Good
CRYSTAL CLOUD GREEK THEMED GRAPHICS
http://graphics.elysiumgates.com/greek.html
Greek themed graphics and web page designs. Good
THE FAMILY TREE OF GREEK GODS AND GODDESSES
NEW!
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/mythology/greek_family_tree.html&edu=elem
A "family tree" showing the relationships between the Greek gods and goddesses. Good
GLOSSARY OF ALLUSIONS TO ANCIENT GREEK AND ROMAN MYTH IN WORD
AND PHRASE NEW!
http://www.livethemyth.com/glossary1.html
A glossary of terms we use today that came from Greek and Roman myths. Two sections: A-L and M-Z. Note: This site contains prominent purchase information for a book by the author about Ancient Myths. Good
GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY – FACT MONSTER
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0197622.html
A long list of Greek and Roman deities. Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY QUIZ
http://eawc.evansville.edu/quizzes/greekmyth.htm
A ten question quiz on the Greek gods. You can self-test, grade and retake
it until you get them all. Good
GREEK MYTHS, LEGENDS & GODS, FOR CHILDREN
http://www.greekmythology.com/
A British teacher’s page on Greek myths and legends. Includes the story of
each legend or myth and a quiz. Also includes student artwork. Good
A GREEK PANTHEON
http://web.raex.com/~obsidian/GrkPan.html
A list of Greek "god-forms" with very brief information about each. Good
HERCULES: GREECE’S GREATEST HERO
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Hercules/
Hercules (sometimes called Herakles) was celebrated in songs, stories and
art works. Sections: Bio, Maps, Women, Labors, and Other Stories. Good
A HOTLIST ON WOMEN IN GREEK MYTHS
NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listwomeninco.html
Links to sites about the roles of women in Greek myths. Good
MR. DOWLING’S GREEK MYTHOLOGY PAGE
NEW!
http://www.mrdowling.com/701-mythology.html
Brief information for elementary students on Greek mythology. Good
MYTHHOME: TALES OF GREEK GODS AND ASSOCIATES
NEW!
http://www.mythome.org/greek.html
A clickable chart of Greek gods. Each brings up a brief description. Good
MYTHOLOGY CROSSWORD PUZZLE
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/xwords/19990801.html
A crossword puzzle from the NY Times using words from mythology. Good
THE MYTHOLOGY OF THE CONSTELLATIONS
NEW!
http://www.comfychair.org/~cmbell/myth/myth.html
"Most ancient cultures saw pictures in the stars of the night sky. The earliest
known efforts to catalogue the stars date to cuneiform texts and artifacts
dating back roughly 6000 years. These remnants, found in the valley of the
Euphrates River, suggest that the ancients observing the heavens saw the lion,
the bull, and the scorpion in the stars. The constellations as we know them
today are undoubtedly very different from those first few--our night sky is a
compendium of images from a number of different societies, both ancient and
modern. By far, though, we owe the greatest debt to the mythology of the ancient
Greeks and Romans." Click on the names of the constellations for the
myth. Good
THE MYTHOLOGY OF THE CONSTELLATIONS
http://www.emufarm.org/~cmbell/myth/myth.html
A look at the stars and constellations and the myths associated with them. Good
THE ODYSSEY
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~joelja/odyssey.html
The online text of the Samuel Butler translation of The Odyssey, following
the journey of Odysseus on his return home from the Trojan War. The complete
text. Good
THE OLYMPIAN GODS
http://www.temple.edu/classics/Olympians.html
A table – Headings: Name (Roman in Parentheses); Places; Animals, Plants;
Objects; Attributes, Activities. Good
PRIMARY RESOURCES ON GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/history/history.htm
Several activities for primary students on Greek and Roman mythology. Good
THE PROBERT ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MYTHOLOGY
http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/mythology.htm
"A comprehensive Who’s Who of the world’s mythologies, arranged by tradition for
easy reference." Contains five sections of Greek and Roman myths,
arranged alphabetically. Good
THE RIVER STYX: THE MYTHS OF HADES
http://www.theriverstyx.net/
Information on the myths of Hades, the Greek underworld. "This river
Styx served as a crossroads where the world of the living met the world of the
dead, and the world of the mortal met the world of the immortal. Greek Mythology
Gods, mortals, and great heroes and villains made their way across the river
Styx. Some crossed the river many times, but for most, it was a one way trip."
More to this than it looks. Good
ROMAN GODS
NEW!
http://www.roman-empire.net/children/gods.html
Information for students on each of the Roman gods. Each one has a photo or
illustration of the God. Good
ROMAN MYTHOLOGY
http://www.angelfire.com/geek/romanmyth/index2.html
Good basic information for students. Sections: Gods & Goddesses, Myths,
Roman vs. Greek (equivalents), Mythology in the Roman Home, Quiz, Tic Tac
Toe(link broken), and Links. Good
ROMAN MYTHOLOGY – AN INTERNET HOTLIST
NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listromanmypm.html
A hotlist on Roman mythology. Good
A ROMAN PANTHEON
http://web.raex.com/~obsidian/RomPan.html
A lengthy list of Roman deities with information about each. Good
ROMAN RELIGION – HISTORY FOR KIDS
NEW!
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/religion/index.htm
Brief information for elementary students on Roman religion. Good
ROMAN/GREEK MYTH SAMPLER – AN INTERNET HOTLIST
NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/samromangrk.html
A list of sites on Greek and Roman myths. Sections: Introduction, Internet
Activities, Conclusion and Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. Good
TALES OF THE IMMORTAL NIGHT – THE GREEK MYTHS OF THE
CONSTELLATIONS NEW!
http://www.business-esolutions.com/starmyths/index.htm
The Greek myths created to explain the constellations. Sections: The Myths,
Star Charts, Galactic Tour (photos), The Book, and Resources. Good
LESSON PLANS & CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
ANCIENT GREECE & ROME LESSON PLANS
http://members.aol.com/DonnandLee/index.html#GREECE
Scroll down the list for several lesson plans and unit plans on Ancient
Greece and the Greek myths. Keep scrolling for Ancient Rome and Roman myths.
Excellent
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY: LESSON PLANS AND OTHER TEACHING
RESOURCES NEW!
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/classmyth.html
A collection of lesson plans and classroom activities on classical Greek and
Roman mythology. Excellent
CURRICULUM BRIDGES: MYTHOLOGY
NEW!
http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Mythology/myth_links.html#SOCIAL_STUDIES
Lesson plans relating mythology to several areas of study: Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Visual/Performing Arts, and Literature Links. Excellent
GODS, HEROES AND OTHER CELEBRATED GREEKS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3577/
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on Greek gods. "This lesson is designed to help students shape a frame of reference for examining specific areas of ancient Greek influence on Western thought and culture. The lesson addresses some general questions about the shaping of culture and reacquaints students with the range and some specifics of the enormously rich heritage of ancient Greece." Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY ASSIGNMENT – LESSON PLAN UNIT
NEW!
http://www.spx.nsw.edu.au/src/greekmyths/sitemap.html
A unit on Greek myths for senior high students. Sections: Greek Mythology
General Section, Greek Gods and Goddesses Section, Greek Mythological Creatures
Section, Greek Heroes Section, Greek Mythology Review Section, Extension Section
and Links and Credits. Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY: CULTURES AND ART – LESSON PLAN
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/teaching_materials/curricula/curriculum.cfm?curriculum_id=269&mode=overview
A three-class period lesson on Greek Mythology for grade 4. "The
visual arts offer aesthetic, perceptual, creative, and intellectual
opportunities. By creating and painting mythological characters, students will
improve their ability to analyze, reorganize, critique, and create. Students
will also gain insight into Greek culture through the exploration of Greek
mythology." Excellent
IT CAME FROM GREEK MYTHOLOGY- LESSON UNIT
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=234
Six lesson plans on Greek Mythology for grades 3-5: Heroes Then and Now,
Behave Yourself, How It Came to Be, It Came from a Myth (pt 1), It Came From a
Myth (pt. 2), and Myth as an Inspiration for Art & Poetry. Excellent
MR. MARASSA’S GREEK MYTHOLOGY COURSE FOR 7TH
GRADERS
http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/students/mmarassa/mythology/
This is an online Greek Mythology course for 7th grade students.
This is a detailed course with handouts, readings, links, vocabulary
instructions, and more. Student Section: Course Outline, Grading, Course
Readings, Links, Homework Advice, Webquest, Odyssey Game. Parents and Teachers
Section: Balanced Literacy, Lessons, At Home. Set up as a 9 week course.
Excellent
MYTHOLOGY – CONCEPTS PRINCIPLES OF AERONAUTICS
NEW!
http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Mythology/index.html
"Mythological stories developed as a result of man's early observations of
flying objects and his attempts to explain the natural phenomena." A
collection of classroom activities: Beginner Activities, Intermediate Activities
and Advanced Activities. Excellent
MYTHOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
NEW!
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/yamyth.htm
Resources and lesson plans for mythology in the classroom. Excellent
MYTHOLOGY INDEX OF CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
NEW!http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Mythology/index.html
An index of classroom activities using myths that were "developed as a result of man's early observations of flying objects and his attempts to explain the natural phenomena." Grouped by Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Activities. Excellent
MYTHOLOGY TEACHING TIPS FROM MYTHWEB
http://www.mythweb.com/teachers/tips/tips.html
Classroom/student activities on the Greek myths. Excellent
AN ANCIENT ODYSSEY- EXPLORING GREEK MYTHOLOGY AND HISTORY
THROUGH GEOGRAPHY – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20021023wednesday.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 in which "students identify both the traditional myths and historical facts that are associated with geographical locations in ancient Greece. Then they create a "Travel to Ancient Greece" display to present their findings." Very Good
EVEN GODS HAVE BAD HAIR DAYS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/hmll/blue/tale/hair.html
A lesson plan in which students choose a Greek god or goddess and a problem faced by a typical middle school student today. He or she then writes an essay about how the god or goddess would try to resolve the problem based on their characteristics. Very Good
A MODERN PANDORA’S BOX – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tsl/archives/03-1/lesson011.shtml
A lesson plan for grades 6-12. "Students read "Pandora's Box," then
create modern-day versions of Pandora's box of evil and hope." Very Good
THE GODS OF ANCIENT GREECE, EGYPT AND ROME – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/02/lp276-02.shtml
A lesson plan adaptable to any grade level on the gods of the ancients.
"Students learn about the gods of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. They
create a diary, first-person report, or postcard to share that knowledge."
Very Good
MYTHS: A WORLD OF MYTHS LESSON PLAN
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/teaching_materials/curricula/curriculum.cfm?curriculum_id=385&mode=overview
A four-part lesson plan for grades 6-8 on myths. "Students will read,
discuss, and respond in writing to myths from Greek, Hawaiian, and African
cultures. They will then graphically represent a myth which they read in class
in small groups." Very Good
NO NEWS LIKE ANCIENT NEWS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/480.html
A lesson plan for developing a newspaper with articles about the Greek gods
and goddesses. For middle school students. Very Good
THE GODS OF ANCIENT GREECE, EGYPT, AND ROME – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/02/lp276-02.shtml
A lesson plan adaptable for grade levels 3-12 depending on the depth and resources used. Good
MYTH MAKERS – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
NEW!
http://www.eduplace.com/activity/6_2_act1.html
An elementary classroom activity. "Students will develop and perform a
skit or play that "explains" a natural phenomenon in mythical terms."
Good
SORTING AND CLASSIFYING MYTHOLOGICAL CHARACTERS LESSON PLAN
http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Mythology/sorting_howto.html
A lesson plan for grades K-3 in which the teacher reads myths to the class
and the students sort and classify the characters as to animals, humans, etc.
Good
THE STORY OF NARCISSUS ROLE-PLAYING ACTIVITY
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/history/narcissus.htm
A classroom activity in which students act out the story of Narcissus while the teacher or a student reads the story. Good
THE STORY OF PERSEUS ROLE-PLAYING ACTIVITY
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/history/perseus.htm
A classroom activity in which students act out the story of Narcissus while
the teacher or a student reads the story. Good
CREATE A HEROIC CHARACTER WEBQUEST
http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/dsouser/sed.htm
A webquest for junior high students or upper level middle school students.
"After careful examination of Homer’s Iliad students will create their own
version of a hero. Creating a heroic character will help students utilize
spoken, written, and visual language to communicate effectively. Technological
resources will be used to display and represent the characters they create."
Excellent
EXPLORATIONS: A
WEBQUEST TO INSPIRE GOOD PEOPLE THROUGH THE EXPLORATION OF ANCIENT GREEK
MYTHOLOGY
NEW!
http://www.iwebquest.com/greece/greece.htm
A webquest that uses Greek myths to inspire us today. "
GREEK MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://teachers.aspenk12.net/ams/jmueller/GreekMythology.cfm
A webquest on Greek mythology. "You will work together in groups of
four. You must each play a different roll in order to do the gods
justice. Together you will create a newspaper retelling what you learn about the
gods. One of you will be the editor of the paper—you will oversee all operations
and make sure everyone is doing their job. You will work closely with the
publisher. The editor will also investigate a god, but to a lesser extent that
the two reporters. The editor will also write the editorial page with the other
group members. This page will contain editorials from the gods/goddesses on the
current events in the world. The two reporters’ job is to research the
god/goddess that they are assigned and write an article about the god/goddess
describing them and relating a significant story about them. The publisher is
the last, but a very important job. The publisher will review all articles and
create the newspaper using Microsoft Publisher. The teacher will work with the
publisher, making sure they are familiar with the program." Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~akcoe/task.html
A webquest on Greek mythology. "The main focus of this project is to encourage deeper consideration of mythology, both as storytelling and as a significant religion of the past. Your group will choose a myth that interests you and work with it in several ways. First, you will put together a booklet that shows your understanding of each character of the myth and of the culture and life of ancient Greek. Next, you will produce a play with a simple set and costumes. This play will be performed in front of your classmates. Finally, you will participate in a number of evaluations so that your effort can be given the credit it deserves." Excellent
GREEK/ROMAN QUESTS
NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/webgreekroap.html
"Our class is in charge of creating a website of creation mythology and Greek
mythology for ninth grade Language Arts classes here at Santiago High. As we do
not have books with this information for each ninth grader to check out, you are
responsible for creating a quality internet resource to be used for years to
come (and you are helping to save the trees and the environment in the process)
HOMER’S ODYSSEY: A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING THE VOYAGE OF
ODYSSEUS THROUGH A STUDY OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY – WEBQUEST
http://web2k.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/paisley/The%20Odyssey%20%20A%20Web%20Quest%20Exploration.html
A webquest on Greek mythology. "This Web Quest is designed to help you
gain a better understanding of the mythology surrounding Homer's, The Odyssey.
Acting as classroom historians, you will explore the world of Ancient Greece,
its cultures, geography and myths. When you complete your quest you will have a
better understanding of the lives of the ancient Greeks as well as an
appreciation of the myths woven into the fabric of Homer's immortal tale.
Once your team is gathered, you will need to choose one of the four roles
(listed below) to assume. Each role has a brief description of the type of
knowledge a specialist in that field possesses, but don't worry, the majority of
the understanding you gain will come from your research. After you have decided
which role you will assume, click on the title in one of the four colored boxes
to learn more about your task." Excellent
MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.berksiu.k12.pa.us/webquest/dulrich/
A webquest for middle school/junior high students on Greek and Roman mythology. "You have been given the magical ability to enter the imaginary realm of the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece and Rome. As you witness these great mythological events, you and your fellow time travelers have just heard that a new god / goddess has joined Mt. Olympus. You must report all of the information you can gather about the gods so that you can figure out where this new god/ goddess has come from. You must then create a newsletter explaining this new god / goddess for your classmates back home." Excellent
GREEK GODS: WHO ARE THEY? – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.spx.nsw.edu.au/src/greekmyths/sitemap.html
A webquest on the Greek gods. "Ancient Greeks had to face many forces of nature. In their effort to understand the nature, they invented stories to account for the things that went on in their lives. These tales, known as myths, were spread around by travelers. They contained the powerful Olympian gods, sea gods, woodland gods, sky gods, underwater gods, half-gods, human heroes, courageous or romantic adventures, betrayals, battles, wanderings, and so on. You'll be assigned to one of these gods to find out as much as possible, in order to make us feel a little more comfortable in this strange new place." Very Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY AND NATURAL PHENOMENON – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/TecEds/trainees/Farrah.Nolan/Webquest/
A webquest on the origins of Greek myths in the natural world. "Greek
Mythology has often had stories of Gods and heroes to explain natural phenomenon
in our world today. For example, Your group has been selected to develop a
pitch for a play about Greek Mythology. You will have to write a script
and then pitch the idea to the Producer (Farrah) who will select the best, most
organized and clearly written script." Very Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY PROJECT – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://wneo.org/WebQuests/TeacherWebQuests/mythology/mythology.htm
A webquest on Greek mythology for grades 9-12. "During the semester
you have read a number of myths explaining such things as: Creation, Titans,
Major gods and goddesses, creation of man, lovers, the Underworld, heroes and
their perilous journeys, flowers, Greek attributes, monsters, and nature. Though
these myths are some of the most popular in explaining "first causes" some of
the characters within them are involved in many other myths as well. What you
are to do through this Web Quest is to further your interest of a specific god,
mortal, monster, etc. by researching other myths that involve some of their
other exploits." Very Good
MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST
http://allabery.com/courses/webquest/mccolley/
A webquest for grades 7-9 on Greek and Roman mythology. "You have been
given the magical ability to enter the imaginary realm of the gods and goddesses
of Ancient Greece and Rome. As you witness these great mythological
events, you and your fellow time travelers will create a newsletter to record
what takes place." Very Good
MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/lhsteachers/hendricks/mythology_webquest.htm
"Gather information about the Greek god or goddess of your choice and create a
webpage that includes elements of each area of your research. Use websites
listed in the "Sites to Use" section. They will give you lots of
information about many gods and goddesses." Very Good
ROMAN/GREEK MYTHOLOGY HUNT – AN INTERNET TREASURE HUNT
NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/huntromangrk.html
A webquest on Greek and Roman myths. "St. Alban's Middle School Students! You have got to be the luckiest kids ever! Why? Because YOU are about to go on a Roman/Greek Mythology internet-powered scavenger hunt! Is that cool or what????
There's a lot to learn about our ancient ancestors--what major and minor events they experienced, what their traditions and customs were, how they lived their daily lives--way more than we have time to cover in this one class. However, my absolute favorite thing to study about an ancient culture is its mythology, ESPECIALLY that of the Romans and Greeks. The reason these two mythologies are usually grouped together is that they were very similar due to the Romans adopting all kinds of customs and ideas from the Greeks when the Roman Empire had Greece under its rule. Often, the only real difference between Greek and Roman gods were their names, with both sets of deities sharing many of the same attributes and powers.
You're about to use the Web to discover lots more about Roman/Greek Mythology than you may have ever known possible! Now pay attention because here are your instructions:" Sections: Introduction, The Questions and Internet Resources. Very Good
ROMAN MYTHS WEBQUEST
http://www.montana.edu/webquest/languagearts/grades6to12/holler/
A webquest for middle school students. "The family tree has been scattered all around. Your job is to take on the role of a god detective and unscramble the tree. Begin by first numbering your page 1-15. Use the resources found on the internet to answer all the questions. Some could be tricky so good concentration always helps the best of god detectives. Answer the questions below filling in the answers that correlate with the question number and your already numbered paper." Very Good
GREEK MYTH SAMPLER
NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/samgreekmyja.html
A webquest on Greek myths. "The purpose of this Web page is to give
you a sampling of some of the aspects of Greek Myth. Each of the activities asks
you to make a personal commitment to what you like, believe, or feel. Really try
to find things that you can connect with. Good luck and have fun!" Very
brief. Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGICAL PRODUCTIONS – WEBQUEST
http://www.pthsd.k12.nj.us/webquests/MythWQ/mythwq.htm
A webquest on Greek myths. "You're starting an acting company. Your
first production will be an enactment of an Ancient Greek Myth. The adaption
will attempt to capture the true meaning of the myth and will be presented as
authentically as possible for the enjoyment to your audience." Note: We
found some broken links on this site. Good
MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://stewart.gardencity.k12.ny.us/webquest/webbody.htm
A webquest on Greek mythology.
As a group, brainstorm ideas about phenomena that exist today that remain "unexplained". Together, write your own myth that explains this phenomena. Include characters, a well developed plot, and dialogue between characters. The myth should be sufficiently developed to include descriptions of the important characters as well. Remember to incorporate the Write Traits into your writing. Pay particular attention to organization and voice." Good
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