Provide the students with a basic list of the main gods and goddesses in Greek mythology, with a description of the powers of each one. For instance, Neptune was the god of the sea and Aphrodite was the goddess of love.
Read stories from the Greek mythology time period. These stories often contain morals, much like fables and parables from other time periods. Ask the students questions about what the story meant. Explain any parts the students do not seem to understand.
Talk about the ancient Greek lifestyle. Discuss people's way of thinking, the use of democracy and cultural experiences. Bring up how Greek geography shaped the way they lived as well. Relate these aspects to current times.
Instruct your students to write their own stories related to Greek mythology. Supply them with a list of mythological figures to use as potential characters. Read the stories in front of the class and compare them to the original Greek mythology stories.
Introduce the students to areas of the English language impacted by Greek mythology, as in terms like "Achilles' heel," "Herculean effort" and the "Midas touch." Words such as labyrinth, panic and titanic also have roots in Greek mythology.