This will introduce students to various mythologies and give them a better understanding of the ancient cultures from which the mythologies sprang. It is also intended that the increased knowledge will better enable students to understand and appreciate the many allusions to mythology with which they come in contact in their academic and leisure lives.
The self-directed activities emphasize higher-level thinking skills and the activities have been keyed to Bloom's taxonomy for your convenience. Although not so marked, other higher level skills, such as fluency, originality, and risk-taking, are also encouraged. Grades 5-12.