Mabon: Ancient Greece
Greek mythology, heroes, and democracy while studying plant life cycles.
UU Principle Focus
7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web
Weekly Lessons
Week 1: Introduction to Ancient Greece
🕯️ Hearth Circle
Greece gave us democracy and philosophy. What does it mean to live in a democracy?
📚 Language Arts
Introduction to Greek city-states. Vocabulary: democracy, philosophy, polis.
✖️ Math
Multiplying decimals by whole numbers.
🌿 Science
Plant flowers: structure and pollination.
✏️ Form Drawing
Greek key patterns
🧶 Handwork
Begin autumn knitting
📖 Story
The Greek gods on Mount Olympus
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Week 2: The Olympian Gods
🕯️ Hearth Circle
Each Greek god represented different aspects of life. What qualities do you value?
📚 Language Arts
Learn about Zeus, Hera, Athena, Apollo, Artemis.
✖️ Math
Continue multiplying decimals. Intro to dividing.
🌿 Science
Seeds and fruits: how plants reproduce.
✏️ Form Drawing
Greek key patterns with complexity
🧶 Handwork
Continue knitting; make preserves
📖 Story
Tales of Zeus and the Olympians
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Week 3: Greek Heroes: Hercules
🕯️ Hearth Circle
Hercules faced impossible challenges. What challenges have you overcome?
📚 Language Arts
Read about Hercules and his twelve labors.
✖️ Math
Dividing decimals.
🌿 Science
Plant life cycles: annuals, biennials, perennials.
✏️ Form Drawing
Greek vase designs
🧶 Handwork
Harvest crafts; autumn wreath
📖 Story
Hercules and the Twelve Labors
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Week 4: Perseus and Theseus
🕯️ Hearth Circle
These heroes used cleverness as well as strength. How can we solve problems wisely?
📚 Language Arts
Read about Perseus (Medusa) and Theseus (Minotaur).
✖️ Math
Word problems with decimals.
🌿 Science
Plant adaptations to different climates.
✏️ Form Drawing
Labyrinth designs
🧶 Handwork
Continue autumn wreath
📖 Story
Perseus and Medusa; Theseus and the Minotaur
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Week 5: Golden Age of Athens
🕯️ Hearth Circle
Athens was the birthplace of democracy. How do we make fair decisions together?
📚 Language Arts
Learn about Athens, the Parthenon, and democracy.
✖️ Math
Review decimal operations.
🌿 Science
Photosynthesis deep dive.
✏️ Form Drawing
Greek temple facade
🧶 Handwork
Complete autumn wreath
📖 Story
Life in Ancient Athens
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Week 6: Mabon Celebration
🕯️ Hearth Circle
As we celebrate the autumn equinox, what are you grateful for?
📚 Language Arts
Write a harvest poem. Review vocabulary.
✖️ Math
Review all decimal operations.
🌿 Science
Review plant parts and life cycles.
✏️ Form Drawing
Greek-inspired border
🧶 Handwork
Finish projects; prepare feast
📖 Story
Greek harvest festivals
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🎬 Videos
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