Sixth graders complete a report on one of Hercules 12 labors. For this Hercules lesson plan, 6th graders read a book, view a video, and research the internet on the 12 labors of Hercules and then write a report on one of them.

Students identify and compare Herakles's heroic qualities to those depicted in students' portraits of their favorite heroes.

A cartoon image of Baby Hercules crushing the two snakes sent by Hera to kill him.