Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will learn about Greek Mythology through the lens of Fortnite and have fun exploring stories of ancient gods and heroes.
Materials and Prep
Materials: Computer or tablet with internet access
Prep: Ensure Fortnite is installed and ready to play, and have some paper and crayons for drawing activities.
Activities
1. Watch a short video about Greek Mythology and discuss the different gods and heroes.
2. Play Fortnite and notice any characters or elements that relate to Greek Mythology.
3. Create your own Fortnite character inspired by a Greek god or hero. Draw and color your character.
4. Act out a short play where your Fortnite character meets a Greek god or hero. Use your imagination!
Talking Points
- Gods and Heroes: "In ancient Greece, people told stories about powerful gods like Zeus and brave heroes like Hercules."
- Fortnite Characters: "Do you see any characters in Fortnite that remind you of the Greek gods and heroes we talked about?"
- Creating Your Character: "Let's draw a character that has powers like a Greek god or hero. What special abilities will your character have?"
- Imagination Play: "Now, let's pretend your character meets Zeus! What would they say to each other?"