Ancient History, Week 13

Ancient Crete & the Minotaur

It was once again difficult to find good, age-appropriate books and other resources about ancient Crete. Such a shame, as Tessa GREATLY enjoyed the story of the Minotaur.


Thursday

• Looked up and defined HO dictionary word for Lesson 10, Main Lesson.
• Read Usborne: Ancient World by Fiona Chandler (pages 20-21).
• Completed corresponding Blue House School ancient world worksheets.
• Read "Theseus and the Minotaur" (pages 76-85) from The McElderry Book of Greek Myths by Eric A. Kimmel.
• Read "No. 6: The Minotaur" (pages 18-19) from Top 10 Worst Murderous Mythical Creatures You Wouldn't Want to Meet! by Fiona MacDonald.
• Read "The Myth of the Minotaur" (page 40) from Modern Rhymes About Ancient Times: Ancient Greece by Susan Altman.

I checked out half a dozen stories and books about the Minotaur from the library. "Theseus and the Minotaur" from The McElderry Book of Greek Myths was by far the best and most accurate. I so wish that this title was available in audiobook format. Tessa was quite enthralled with both the story and illustrations. She wants me to read it again and again. I know she would enjoy the other stories in it as well.

Friday

• Read Usborne: Ancient World by Fiona Chandler (pages 22-23).
• Completed HO map work for Lesson 10, Main Lesson.
• Completed draw and color.

Other Resources of Interest

• Greek Mythology for Students: Theseus & the Minotaur DVD - Schlessinger Media 

* HO = History Odyssey