Explore Myths and Legends Through Digital Project Work
Use these examples of projects created by students and tweets from classroom teachers to inspire student exploration of myths and legends.
These multimedia projects were created by students using Wixie.
Modernize a Myth
After reading examples of Greek myths, students wrote a modern version to showcase their understanding of character and theme.
Modernize a Tale Lesson Plan
Character Interview
Student crafted fictitious interviews to demonstrate point of view and character motivation in the myths they were reading.
Powerful persuasion
After learning about gods, goddesses, and heroes, students crafted persuasive projects to show why and how they should be honored.
Explore the Hero's Journey
Students learned about the monomyth or hero's journey, explored examples from mythology of the departure, initiation, and return and crafted their own hero’s journeys.
More ways teachers are using Wixie
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Myth Monsters
4th graders using Wixie to create Myth Monsters as part of their Greek Mythology unit. pic.twitter.com/HKEgxCklSW
— DES Media Magic (@VerlichMj) March 28, 2017 -
Trading Cards
"I'll trade you a Hades for a Poseidon." Greek myth Trading cards made in Wixie. Who needs Pokemon? #bcpslh pic.twitter.com/vtjgJdY6xq
— Mike Cooney (@mrcooneysclass) December 23, 2014 -
Retelling
Presenting our retellings of Greek Myths! @BCPS_ELA #mythology #morals #wixie pic.twitter.com/QQowdh9hEc
— Ms. Long (@longsclass) December 9, 2016
