For Educators   |   Field Trips   |   Professional Development   |   Lesson Plans   |   Resource Library   |   Online Events

Art & Design Science & Technology History & Culture Language Arts Myths Intro Achelous and Hercules Atalanta IdeaLabs Select Subject: All subjects Art & Music - Architecture - Artists - Design - Music - Theater & Film - Visual Arts Language Arts & Literature Math Science - Archaeology - Earth Science - Environmental Change - Life Sciences -- Animals/Zoology -- Botany -- Ecosystems -- Human Anatomy -- Medicine & Health - Physical Sciences - Space & Flight - Technology & Engineering Social Sciences - Cultural Anthropology - Economics - Folkways - Geography - Religion - Psychology World Studies - Africa - The Americas - Antarctica - Asia - Australia - Europe American History - Business & Careers - Civil Rights - Heritage Groups -- African Americans -- Asian Pacific Americans -- Hispanic Americans -- Native Americans -- Women's History - Famous People -- Artists & Writers -- Athletes and Entertainers -- Explorers -- Inventors -- Leaders -- Scientists -- Other - Government & Law - Immigration & Migration - States & Regions - Transportation - Wars -- American Revolution -- Civil War -- World War I -- World War II -- Other Wars Select Grade: All grades PreK–3 4–8 9–12 General audience Enter Keyword: Please email us with any comments or suggestions. >>

Introduction This digital Smithsonian in Your Classroom features artwork depicting stories from classical mythology as well as the texts of the stories themselves. The Greek myths have informed literature, art, and popular culture for thousands of years. Whether your students are new to mythology or already love it, they will all enjoy reading the stories and exploring the self-directed interactives, while building their analytical skills. At home or with your instruction, they will discover ways that pictures can tell stories—and ways that stories can take on new meanings in pictures. Myth 1: Achelous and Hercules – Symbolism Read the myth Read the lesson ideas Explore the online interactives Myth 2: Atalanta – Plot Read the myth Read the lesson ideas More myths and lessons coming soon!