A Classical Education

Project Percy provides a great opportunity to dive into a classical education model.

In our planning process we talked about the stages of learning as described in A Thomas Jefferson Education by Oliver DeMille.
Core (right/wrong, good/bad, etc.),
Love of Learning (exposure to lots of knowledge and experiences),
Practice Scholar/ Scholar (disciplined application to a specific range of subjects), and
Depth Phase (becoming an expert in one field).

More on the Classical Approach to Education can also be found at
http://www.welltrainedmind.com/classical-education/

J. began by brainstorming a semester outline, beginning the week of Aug. 30. Each "god" would receive a week of attention. The brainstorm of related topics was simply the "jumping off" point.

Hades: Underworld
core of earth; burial traditions and beliefs of afterlife from various cultures and religions; cave animals and plants

Poseidon: Water
water; sea animals; ocean life; tides

Hestia: Hearth
cooking; preparedness; health/healing

Demeter: Harvest
gardening; farming; canning; herbs; types of food; nutrition

Hera: Marriage
household management; personality types;

Zeus: Universe
clouds; lightning; constellations; air; planets; flight; birds

Hephaestus: The Forge
metals & alloys; fire; inventions; smithing; leatherwork

Aphrodite: Love & Beauty
"How to win Friends & Influence People"; appearances

Aries: War
armor; weapons; battle strategy

Athena: Wisdom
philosophy; architecture; writing

Apollo: Sun & Music
the sun; chariots (transportation); music styles & instruments; horses

Artemis: The Hunter
laws; sport; methods; civilizations

Hermes: The Messenger
communication; webtools; morse code; postal history; calligraphy

Dionysus: Entertaining
parties; etiquette; hosting; dancing; performing

Mythical Creatures