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Basic Project Information

Title: Zeus Speaks! (ID:912) $

Begin & End Dates: 9/27/99 to 5/30/00 (Completed)

Number of Classrooms: open

Age Range:  8 - 14 Years

Target Audience: Anyone

Summary: Interactive collaborative 10-week class on Greek mythology and creative writing. Grades 4-8.

Key Words: mythology, ancient Greece


Project Details

Project Level: Basic Project

Curriculum Fit: Arts; Social Studies; Language

Technologies Used: Email; List server; Discussion Forum

Collaboration Styles Used: none listed

Full Project Description:

Grades 4-8. Students learn all about Greek history and mythology in a collaborative curriculum that emphasizes creative writing. 10-week sessions include online activities including research projects, essay contests and "discussions" with the gods themselves. In a private classroom teachers find classroom activities and instructions, reading material, moderated discussion, and links to useful research sites. All student research is posted on the Web, students work in a private Web classroom with schools worldwide.

Objectives:

Students will increase research and writing skills as they research Greek history and mythology. Studentts will improve creative writing skills as they follow a creative writing curriculum and see themselves published on the Web.

Project URL: http://www.onlineclass.com/mythos/mythos.html


Registration Information

Registration Status: Closed

Registration Dates: 9/01/99 to 3/17/00

Registration Instructions: Go to to register. Pricing based on number of participating students

to send email to project coordinator.


Project Coordinator Information

Cathy de Moll -
OnlineClass
St Paul, Minnesota, United States

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