Ancient Greek Myths
Grade 3 – Social Studies
What is a myth?
• An old story that is handed
down through the years.
• A myth may have gods,
goddesses or heroes.
• It is usually meant to explain
how something came to be.
Choose a myth to watch.
• Daedalus and Icarus
– Daedalus, the father, and Icarus, the son, are
trapped on an island.
– Find out what lesson Icarus learns when they
escape.
• Jason and the Golden Fleece
– To be king, Jason needs to capture the fleece
from a dangerous monster.
• Pandora’s Box
– Pandora is curious about what’s inside her
husband’s box.
– Find out what is released when the box is
opened.
Make a Story Map
Use the map to write about your
myth. Include:
• Characters
• Setting
• Events
• Conflict (problem)
• Solution (lesson learned)
For more myths…
• Visit the Myth section of the
library. The Dewey Decimal
number is 292.
• Watch another clip by clicking
here.