Ready, AIM.....

What's the point of this lesson?

To introduce students to the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses and to introduce them to the commonalties between the mythologies of Greece, Rome and other cultures.
 

 Why Bother?

Knowledge of mythology is required for 6th graders (see both Illinois State Goals and Chicago Board of Education Goals).
 

What should you hope to achieve?

Students will acquire a working knowledge of the major gods and goddesses of three different ancient cultures.
Students will discover that certain types of gods and goddesses are represented in many different ancient cultures.