January 23, 2011
Dear Parent(s),
I am writing to inform you of the exciting new unit your young adult will be partaking in for the next two weeks! In order to prepare for the longer unit over Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey, we will be working on a unit on Greek mythology. As an exciting bonus, the unit will be taught in your child's health and physical education course as well. Along with learning about the classical myths, your young adult will be exposed to the history of the Olympics, and Ancient Greek dietary choices.
Each student in my class will gain a significant amount of knowledge regarding Greek mythology by reading Edith Hamilton's Mythology. Hamilton's text has been the premiere introductory guide to Greek mythology in high schools and colleges for over half a century. Along with the introduction to Greek mythology, the students will become engaged in a critical conversation about the origins and explanations for the myths and stories that were so highly revered.
Dear Parent(s),
I am writing to inform you of the exciting new unit your young adult will be partaking in for the next two weeks! In order to prepare for the longer unit over Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey, we will be working on a unit on Greek mythology. As an exciting bonus, the unit will be taught in your child's health and physical education course as well. Along with learning about the classical myths, your young adult will be exposed to the history of the Olympics, and Ancient Greek dietary choices.
Each student in my class will gain a significant amount of knowledge regarding Greek mythology by reading Edith Hamilton's Mythology. Hamilton's text has been the premiere introductory guide to Greek mythology in high schools and colleges for over half a century. Along with the introduction to Greek mythology, the students will become engaged in a critical conversation about the origins and explanations for the myths and stories that were so highly revered.
Many projects will be completed, including a formal essay, a Webquest, and other more artistic, creative assignments. I will be explaining each of them in class, but I have also listed explanations for assignments on my blog, which I encourage you to access to stay in touch with what is happening in the classroom. If you have any questions regarding any of the information that has been shared, please feel free to contact me. All of my contact information is listed below. I am looking forward to an exciting, informative unit!
Sincerely,
Heather Peterson
Phone: (785) 492-8512
E-Mail: petersonh@bethanylb.edu
Heather Peterson
Phone: (785) 492-8512
E-Mail: petersonh@bethanylb.edu
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