Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about Greek Mythology through the lens of Fortnite and have fun exploring English, History, Math, Science, and Social Studies concepts.

Materials and Prep

• Device with internet access
• Paper and crayons
• Imagination and curiosity

Activities

• English: Write a short story about a Fortnite character meeting a Greek god or goddess.
• History: Create a timeline of important events in Greek Mythology and Fortnite history.
• Math: Count how many Fortnite characters you can name that have names related to Greek Mythology.
• Science: Explore the science behind thunder and lightning, just like Zeus' thunderbolts in Greek Mythology.
• Social Studies: Compare and contrast the worlds of Fortnite and ancient Greece.

Talking Points

• English: "Let's imagine what would happen if our favorite Fortnite character met a powerful Greek god or goddess."
• History: "In ancient times, people believed in gods and goddesses who controlled different aspects of life. Fortnite also has its own history with exciting events and characters."
• Math: "Counting can be fun! Let's see how many Fortnite characters we know that have names related to Greek Mythology."
• Science: "Did you know that thunder and lightning are caused by electricity? Just like Zeus' thunderbolts in Greek Mythology!"
• Social Studies: "Let's compare the world of Fortnite with ancient Greece. What similarities and differences can we find?"