Download Greek Mythology Presentation – The Gods and Goddesses of Mount

Greek Mythology Presentation – The Gods and Goddesses of Mount Olympus (Gardner’s pg. 105)
The Olympian are a group of 12 Gods and Goddesses - Zeus and followers, were named after their dwelling place Mount Olympus.
In a group of two people, you and your group member will present information about how the God or Goddess contributed into
Greek culture and the role that they played within Greek society.
Objective: Through research and presentation, the students will have a better understanding and recognize references to Greek
mythological God/Goddess found in the art history.
You can choose different formats for the presentation:
 A Powerpoint or Prezi presentation
 A posterboard
 A painting that tells a story
 A skit based around a story of the God/Goddess
The following information must include in your presentation:
 Background information: Name of God/Goddess & Roman name
 Physical and emotional description of God/Goddess
 Struggles or Accomplishments
 Interesting story
 Cultural effects & contributions to Greek culture
List of Gods/Goddesses:
Zeus (Jupiter) – God of the sky, and rule of the Olympian Gods
Hera (Juno) – Goddess of marriage, wife and sister of Zeus
Poseidon (Neptune) – God of the sea, brother of Zeus
Hestia (Vesta) – Goddess of the hearth, sister of Zeus
Demeter (Ceres) – Goddess of grain and agriculture, sister of Zeus
Ares (Mars) – God of war, son of Zeus and Hera
Athena (Minerva) – Goddess of wisdom and warfare, daughter of Zeus
Hephaistos (Vulcan) – God of fire and metalworking, son of Zeus and Hera
Apollo (Apollo) – God of light and music, son of Zeus and Leto
Artemis (Diana) – Goddess of the hunt and wild animals, sister of Apollo
Aphrodite (Venus) – Goddess of love and beauty, daughter of Zeus and Dione
Hermes (Mercury) – fleet-footed messenger of the Gods, son of Zeus
Presentation Rubric
Deadline: Sept. 30th
Criteria
Points Allotted
Visual presentation
25
Oral presentation to the class/ At least 5 minutes long
20
Met deadline / Well prepared by the deadline
10
Content/ Required information/ Accuracy of information
25
Collaboration with Peers and Comprehension
20
TOTAL POINTS
100
Points Earned