Grade 5 Month 7 The Wonder of Greek Mythology
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CA$44.00
CA$44.00
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Greek Mythology begins to make way for human history. Locations in Greece are interwoven into the myths. This is the turning point for students of this age, as we mark the final time when ancient mythology forms the basis for the curriculum.
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Curriculum Areas/Learning Outcomes
Language Arts: Concept: Exploring stories and other texts helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world.
Connection: Greek mythology has had an extensive influence on the culture, arts, and literature of Western civilization and remains part of Western heritage and language. Poets and artists from ancient times to the present have derived inspiration from Greek mythology and have discovered contemporary significance and relevance in the themes. Your child will find the personal connection through the emotional trials and tribulations of the gods and goddesses and find the connection to the world as they recognize how ancient Greece has influenced our modern times.
Math: Concept: Numbers describe quantities that can be represented by equivalent fractions.
Connection: Your child will review fraction and decimal work throughout the unit. They are deepening their understanding and skills in these areas.
Connection: Greek mythology has had an extensive influence on the culture, arts, and literature of Western civilization and remains part of Western heritage and language. Poets and artists from ancient times to the present have derived inspiration from Greek mythology and have discovered contemporary significance and relevance in the themes. Your child will find the personal connection through the emotional trials and tribulations of the gods and goddesses and find the connection to the world as they recognize how ancient Greece has influenced our modern times.
Math: Concept: Numbers describe quantities that can be represented by equivalent fractions.
Connection: Your child will review fraction and decimal work throughout the unit. They are deepening their understanding and skills in these areas.
Curriculum Overview
This unit offers wonderful “soul food” for your Grade 5 child. The myths of the Greek gods and goddesses offer rich characters, and drama. Studying the Greek myths also allows your child to see how deeply these myths are embedded in our culture, and are referenced often in our arts and entertainment. It is deeply nourishing and educational when your child has an understanding of the roots of Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology, and therefore has a deeper connection when references are made in modern comics, television and movie culture. This unit also provides an opportunity to learn about the geography of Greece, the Greek alphabet, the Olympics, the Greek connection to the English language, poetic odes and hexameter, grammar and writing development, and artistic work.