SOCIAL STUDIES Analyzing History Through Myths, Legends, & Ancient Games

If you're interested in learning about an ancient civilization, how they thought, what they valued and believed, their Myths, Legends and Games are a great place to start. For example, this course will examine how the inhospitable Scandinavian peninsula, Iceland and Greenland shaped Norse Mythology and Legends as well as how the Myths of the Trojan War sparked the Roman Empire. We will also delve into some of the oldest surviving games from history, analyzing their goals to better understand the past.

Credit: 0.5

Length: (1) Trimester

Grade Level: 9,10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None