Mythology+and+The+Lightning+Thief

Welcome, mortals. . . use this space to help you successfully complete the mythology unit.

Reading Schedule - make sure you are keeping up with reading __The Lightning Thief__! click here. || Chapter start times: ||
 * Chapters 1-5 due 4/10 ||  ||
 * Chapters 6-12 due 4/18 ||  ||
 * Chapters 13-15 due 4/21 ||  ||
 * Chapters 16 - 19 due 4.28 ||  ||
 * Chapters 20-21 due 5/1 ||  ||
 * Chapter 22 due 5/2 ||  ||
 * Final Thoughts due 5/3 ||  ||
 * To listen to the book,

Homework: Make sure you complete the questions in your Camp Journal for each chapter!
 * If you forget your questions at school, you can view/print them here: [[file:Camp Journal.pdf]] ||  ||

Camp flag - which cabin would YOU want? Create a flag to show your pride! Due May 10

Class Materials: (materials will be added as we complete them in class)

General Notes on the gods and goddesses I expect you to know the Greek name, Roman name, symbol, and area of power for each of the major gods/goddesses. We will be talking about them a LOT in class, and you will eventually need to know them for your test.

You're welcome to practice with these flashcards

Here's a one-page chart that might be easier to study/print:

OMG Packet notes:

OMG Issue One (Green)
 * The gods' family tree || [[file:gods' family tree.pdf]] ||
 * Myth Story Notes || [[file:OMG Magazine notes answers.pdf]] ||
 * Myth Story Notes || [[file:OMG Magazine notes answers.pdf]] ||

OMG Issue Two (Yellow)


 * Myth Story Notes || [[file:OMG Magazine notes issue 2 answers.pdf]] ||

OMG Issue Three (Blue)


 * Character Notes || [[file:OMG Magazine notes issue 3 with answers.pdf]] ||
 * Road Trip Notes || [[file:Road Trip Notes on Percy's quest.pdf]] ||
 * Foreshadowing Notes || [[file:Get a Clue answers.pdf]] ||
 * Archetype Notes || [[file:archetypes note sheet answers.pdf]] ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 15.6px;">The Hero's Journey || Click here to watch the video ||

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Lightning Thief Test - Coming Soon! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Review Materials: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Make sure you study your blue OMG packet. The essay question will come from there! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Your white Camp Journal is also a great resource!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 15.6px;">Play the Kahoot game from class! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 15.6px;">Remember, you'll need to open another tab and go to kahoot.it to split your screen to play. Or, use another device - phone, another computer, etc.

Crossword Puzzle:

Crossword Answers:

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Classical Mythology Test - Coming Soon! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Review Materials:

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Crossword Puzzle:

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Crossword Answers:

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 15.6px;">Kahoot Review - click this link to open the question screen Remember, you'll need to open another tab and go to kahoot.it to split your screen to play. Or, use another device - phone, another computer, etc.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Then, click on "Shared with Me" and choose the Classical Mythology Kahoot. If you select the "preview" button, you can see the questions and play on the SAME screen!

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 190%;">Helpful Links:


 * == MYTHOLOGY == ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">Mythweb This site allows you to search its databases on gods and heroes, and also has a searchable encyclopedia of characters. It is maintained by Fleet Gazelle. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">World Mythology Pantheon.com has searchable information for mythology around the world. It also allows you to search for images. It is maintained by Encyclopedia Mythica. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">Greek Mythology This site has an excellent selection of information on Greek Mythology. It includes gods, titans, myths, and full-text books about mythology, including the story of Odysseus. The site is maintained by GreekMythology.com. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">Theoi The Theoi Project site has information on gods, heroes, monsters, and spirits. There are many works of art containing mythological beings pictured, as well. The site is maintained by Aaron Atsma. ||
 * Gods family tree This is a very comprehensive family tree of the gods and goddesses in Greek mythology, with a little bit about each deity. This is the really cool one with all the circles. It is maintained by Michael Douma. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">More Greek Mythology This is an excellent site that includes pictures and stories in an easily searchable database. It also has a page of other links that may be helpful. It is maintained by Messagenet Communications Research. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">Timeless Myths - The Trojan War This is a great site that discusses the mythological aspects of the Trojan War. It is maintained by Timeless Myths. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">The Real Trojan War This is an interesting look at the research that has been done into the actual event that could have been the real Trojan War. The site is maintained by The International Coordinating Committee "Justice for Cyprus." ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">What really happened? This site compares the myth of the Trojan War with what might really have happened. It is maintained by the University of Cincinnatti. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">Ancient Greece by the BBC This site is excellent if you want to find out about some of the city-states in Ancient Greece. It includes comics! This site is maintained by the BBC. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">All About Ancient Greece This is the kidipedia for Ancient Greece (no, not wikipedia, kidipedia). It is designed for middle-schoolers, so enjoy! There are sections on just about everything in Ancient Greece. It is maintained by Portland University. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">Even More about Ancient Greece This excellent site is designed for middle schoolers, and gives an overview of many aspects of Greek life. It is maintained by Woodlands Junior School. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">All About Ancient Rome Some fantastic resources on all aspects of ancient Rome! This is the kidipedia page on ancient Rome, and is designed for middle-schoolers. It is maintained by Portland University. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">More About Ancient Rome A good place to start learning about Ancient Rome, with clear topics and easy-to-understand summaries. This is maintained by the History Learning Site. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">Roman Emperors This site has the Roman Emperors broken down by centuries. It includes pictures and easy to read, bulleted lists of information about their lives and their reigns. It is maintained by Jona Lendering. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">Rick Riordan This is the home page for Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson books. There are interesting tidbits here about the books, as well as links to classical mythology sites. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Arial,Helvetica;">Percy Jackson Rick Riordan's official web site for the Percy Jackson series. Check out fun information about the author, upcoming books, and the characters that you love. The site is maintained by Scholastic Books. ||