WL17.LAT.L1.4
Produce Latin sentences at the Novice Mid Level.
Produce Latin sentences at the Novice Mid Level.
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.
Content Standards
WL17.LAT.L1.4
WL17.LAT.L1.7
Investigate and describe elements of Roman material culture.
Investigate and describe elements of Roman material culture.
WL17.LAT.L1.10
Identify evidence of contributions of Roman civilization and language to diverse cultures.
Identify evidence of contributions of Roman civilization and language to diverse cultures.
WL17.LAT.L1.14
Identify world languages and communities connected by their common origin in Latin language and Greco-Roman culture.
Identify world languages and communities connected by their common origin in Latin language and Greco-Roman culture.
Interdisciplinary Connection(s)
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Content Type / Source
CR Resource Type
Learning Activity
Resource Provider
Other
Resource Provider other
National Gallery of Art
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CUSTOM
