Hercules had to slay a lion, capture a bull, and steal a herd of cattle from a three-headed giant, and he was just getting started. Scholars watch an inventive animated video that uses a video game format to describe the 12 labors of Hercules. Next, viewers answer multiple-choice and open-ended questions and participate in an online discussion. 

Concepts

hercules, greek mythology, literature, greek gods

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have individuals keep a list of Hercules's 12 labors as they watch the video 
• Ask students to create a comic strip summarizing Hercules's tasks

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a computer, Internet access, and headphones for each user 

Pros

• Creative presentation with captivating animations 
• Includes additional resources 

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.9-10.4 W.11-12.4 SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3