History Ancient Greece & Rome Conceptual 5–7 yrs

Greek Myths and Heroes

希腊神话与英雄

Description

Retell at least one Greek myth involving a hero and a monster — such as Theseus and the Minotaur in the labyrinth, Heracles (Hercules) and the lion, or Perseus and Medusa — and understand that these were stories ancient Greeks told to explain the world and teach lessons

Mastery Evidence
  • Retell a Greek myth naming the hero, the monster, and what happened
  • Explain that myths were stories the ancient Greeks told to make sense of the world
  • Describe what made a Greek hero brave or clever in the story
Assessment Prompt

Could your child tell you the story of a Greek hero like Theseus fighting the Minotaur or Heracles fighting the lion, and explain why the Greeks told these stories?