Michael Conte, Jr.
Note: This lesson plan might be used to start the unit on mythology and is a sample plan for the section on the Greek World which it is recommended should be covered first.
Objective: The child will be able to describe the earth as interpreted by the Greeks and Romans.
Procedure:
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1) Read to the class pp( 9-13, Bulfinch, an account of the Greek and Woman interpretation of the earth, (..Have copies made for all the children to review independently at a later date.)
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2) Discuss what was read: facts, details, and list them on the chalkboard. Include:
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-flat and circular
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-great hall
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-River Ocean
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-Elysian Plain
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-Greece in the center
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-Hyperboreans
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-Mt. Olympus
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-realm of the dead
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-two seas, Mediterranean/Euxine
Activities:
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1) List the differences between the earth as we know it as compared to the Greek and Roman view.
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2) Draw the earth as described in the selection read,
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3) Draw Mt, Olympus and the houses of the gods,
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4) Write a story on how you could get to the Elysian Plain.
Sample Index Card (for independent work)
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Activity Card #1
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Greek World
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1. Write your description of the Greek and Roman interpretation of the earth.
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2. Which god or goddess would you want to be and why?
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3. List 10 pronouns fro the selection.
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4. Find 10 affixed words from the selection.
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5. Produce an art project using the selection as reference.
