Greek mythology can be used across various subjects in a 4th grade classroom. It provides an exciting and interesting theme that is versatile in its applications. Greek myths and the religion of ancient Greeks can be studied in social studies, while myths involving plants and architecture can be applied to science and math lessons. Stories from Greek mythology are also well-suited for reading comprehension and lessons about myths in language arts.

1. GREEK
MYTHOLOGY IN
THE 4 TH GRADE
CL ASSROOM
C H E L S E A C L A Y P O O L E

2. INTRODUCTION
•Myths and teachings that belong to
Ancient Greeks
•Wide variety of uses in education

3. BACKGROUND INFO
•Greek Mythology became a part of
Grecian religion
•There is a hierarchy to the God’s and
Goddesses

4. WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT THEME?
•Versatile
•Exciting
•Interesting

5. WHAT KINDS OF SUBJECTS CAN
GREEK MYTHOLOGY BE USED IN?
• Social Studies
• Math
• Science
• Reading/Language Arts

6. EXAMPLES OF USES
•Social Studies
–Study of the beliefs of the ancient Greeks
–Learn about “The Battle of the Titans”
–Study who the great Greek God’s and
Goddesses were

7. EXAMPLES OF USES
• Science
–Discuss the types of plants prominent in Greek
Mythology
• Math
–Use the shapes of the columns in Greek
architecture to teach different formulas like
volume and area.

8. EXAMPLES OF USES
•English/Language Arts
–Lessons about Myths and Legends
–Reading comprehension lessons using
Greek Myth stories