Celtic Mythology Lesson Plans

1. Greenman
...he dwelling place of gods, goddesses, and a wide variety of nature spirits. Some scholars believe Bacchus or Dionysus to be the Green Man of the Greco-Roman period. Known widely as a god of ecstasy and divine rapture, he was also the god of vegetation. The Green Man is often perceived as an ancient Celtic symbol. In Celtic mythology, he is a god of spring and summer. He disappears and returns year after year, century after century, enacting themes of death and resurrection, the ebb and flow of life and creativity. The Arthurian legend of Sir Gawain, The Green Knight, is a notable image of the Green Man from th...

2. Remains of the Day
...lobal History, Language Arts, Science, Web Explorer Social Studies Science Q & A Interdisciplinary Connections Letters to the Editor Overview of Lesson Plan: In this lesson, students learn about how Ask a Reporter archaeologists discovered and pieced together artifacts that Web Navigator indicate a Celtic presence in ancient Turkey. Students then _ research ancient civilizations and create archaeological digs containing items representative of these cultures. Review the Academic Content Standards related to this lesson. Parent Connections Suggested Time Allowance: 45 minutes - 1 hour Conversation Starters Obje...

3. Tales of King Arthur
...thurian legend Arthurian Discuss the rules of chivalry honored by Arthur's knights Resource . Relate several familiar tales associated with King Arthur Explain the significance of the quest for the Holy Grail Background Information for the Teacher The figure of King Arthur was probably based upon a Celtic king or chieftain who lived in southwestern England during the 6th century and led his warriors against invading armies of Saxons. This fearless leader _ was famous in his own time, and over the centuries his legend grew as storytellers awed their audiences with tales of his exploits. His name _ first appears...

4. Hit or Myth
...ental Treat Issues in Depth By ELVIS MITCHELL On This Day in History (Go to Article.) Crossword Puzzle Campus Weblines Education News Get Our Lessons By E-mailPrinter-friendly Version Newspaper in Education (NIE) Teacher Resources Classroom Friday, June 8, 2001 Subscriptions _ Hit or Myth Exploring Mythology from Ancient Civilizations Around the World Student Author(s) Connections Rachel McClain, The New York Times Learning Network News Summaries Daily News Quiz Grades: 6-8, 9-12 Word of the Day Subjects: Geography, Language Arts Test Prep Interdisciplinary Connections Question of the Day Overview of Lesson Pl...

5. Who Am I?
...presentation supplying clues to learning) the identity of their choice. The class agrees on an evaluation rubric. Other students tour the slide shows in order to guess the identity of the figures. Who Am I (whole lesson) Prior Knowledge: students would have basic information on selected branches of mythology (Greek, Norse, Egyptian, Native American, Celtic), be familiar with basic operations of Powerpoint , experience using Inspiration, have internet searching skills and be aware of the schools Network Access and Use Policy Correlations to ICT Curriculum Outcomes: and curriculum outcomes English Language Arts...