Grade 5 Unit 7 The Wonder of Greek Mythology
Immerse your Grade 5 child in the captivating world of Greek Mythology with our enriching unit. Delve into the intriguing stories of Greek gods and goddesses that have shaped Western civilization and continue to influence our modern world. Through this unit, your child will explore the emotional trials, tribulations, and rich characters within Greek mythology, fostering a deeper understanding of our cultural roots.
As part of this unit, your child will also gain insight into the geographical and historical aspects of ancient Greece, the Greek alphabet, the Olympics, and the Greek influence on the English language. In addition, the unit will reinforce mathematical concepts, allowing your child to deepen their understanding of fractions and decimals.
Make learning an adventure with The Wonder of Greek Mythology unit, where your child will not only develop a love for storytelling and literature but also uncover the timeless connections between ancient myths and the present-day world.
This purchase includes one digital curriculum unit with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. This unit will inspire you with beautiful images, clear instructions and exciting project ideas.
And that's not all. You will also gain access to the Wonder Hub, which includes supporting documents, videos, resources, and community.
The Wonder of Greek Mythology
Learning Standards
Language Arts
Concept: Exploring stories and other texts helps us understand ourselves and connect to others and the world.
Connection: Greek mythology has extensively influenced 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 personal connection through the emotional trials and tribulations of the gods and goddesses and find a connection to the world as they recognize how ancient Greece has influenced 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.