Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

The Fall of Phaeton

Subject Area

World Languages

Grade(s)

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

This lesson allows students to make connections between Latin, astronomy terminology, and Greco-Roman art. Students will be introduced to the Greco-Roman myth of Phaeton and how he created the Milky Way galaxy by critically analyzing The Fall of Phaeton by Rubens. The lesson provides a detailed background that explains the artwork, guiding questions that help transition from the art to a discussion of the constellations and astronomy, step-by-step activity instructions, and an optional extension. Middle school and High School Latin students should add to this assignment by creating a list of astronomy-related words that are influenced by Latin.

    World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - Latin

    WL17.LAT.L1.4

    Produce Latin sentences at the Novice Mid Level.

    World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - Latin

    WL17.LAT.L1.7

    Investigate and describe elements of Roman material culture.

    World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - Latin

    WL17.LAT.L1.10

    Identify evidence of contributions of Roman civilization and language to diverse cultures.

    World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - Latin

    WL17.LAT.L1.14

    Identify world languages and communities connected by their common origin in Latin language and Greco-Roman culture.

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    National Gallery of Art
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