For this Jason and the Argonauts worksheet, students fill in a crossword that deals with the mythical story of Jason and the Argonauts. Students fill in 47 clues for the crossword.

In this Jason and the Argonauts word search, students examine the 20 myth-related words and names in the word bank and locate them in the word search puzzle.

In this Ancient Greeks worksheet, students complete 4 extension activities to learn about Ancient Greece. students make a model of a Greek ship, read the story of Jason and the Argonauts, write a diary of a sea voyage, and then draw an...

In this character analysis worksheet, students review eleven different characters after reading a story called "Jason and the Golden Fleece". Students choose a word out of the character box and a word out of the action box in order to...

In this making words worksheet, learners make words from the letters in the word "argonauts". Students make as many words as they can, and are given 14 clues to words.

Review myths and the characters therein, connecting them to vocabulary words in the English language today. Begin by searching online for myths and character names. With at least ten names that are familiar English words, learners use...

Students use print and nonprint sources of different heroic myths to generate a definition of the word "hero." They conduct a character study on three mythological heroes and formulate a definition of the word "hero" based on...

Students explore the myths and legends of the Ancient Greek and Romans in the ten lessons of this unit. Students compare and contrast the myths and the cultures that created them. Norse myths are included in this unit.

Students are exposed to literature that is focused on the theme of adventure and escapism. They are encouraged to enjoy the story and remember times of play with significant others.

No wonder the ship was called the Titanic. An investigation of Norse, Roman, and Greek Mythology provides insight into mythological characters and corresponding words in the English language. A close look at roots, prefixes, and suffixes...

In this Ancient Greeks worksheet, students complete 6 extensions activities to learn more about Greek gods. Students make a family tree, a Greek temple model, read the story of Perseus and Medusa, list the Twelve Labors of Heracles,...

Sixth graders investigate the concept of Greek Mythology and conduct research using a variety of resources. They read literature pieces and then write responses to the readings. Students also view a video in order to create the context...

A large Greek mythology site focused on students and expressing a great love of Greek myth. Contains the Myth of the Month, as well as Homework Help concerning myths. Humorous and colorful.

A retelling of Jason's journey, assisted by other heroes and the gods, to get the golden fleece. Challenging vocabulary adds rigor, and a casual tone adds interest and increases opportunities for connections with the text. This modern...

This site provides links to individual Ancient Greek heroes including famous ones like Heracles and Jason, Kings and Founders, Extraordinary Women, Olympic heroes, and others.

Illustrated dictionary entry for Medea, daughter to King Aeetes of Colchis. Illustrates her life, identifies her connection to the Argonauts and explores her magical witch-like powers.

Read about Atalanta, the famous huntress and runner. Learn how she saved herself when she was attacked by Centaurs.

Featuring the heroes, heroines, and mythical creatures from Greek legend, this site offers information on hundreds of characters, as well as etymology, pronunciation, pictures, and more.

Read the heroic tales of Jason, Hercules, Bellerophon, Theseus, and Odysseus. Each story is an illustrated slide show. (Some are even animated!)