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Greek Mythology Trading Cards
GRASPS:
Goal: Students will understand the different gods and goddesses (including
demigods or monsters) of Greek Mythology by researching the internet and
books to create “trading cards of mythological characters.”
Role: You (and your partner) are a trading card collector(s) and store
owner(s) in Greece.
Audience: Fans of Greek Mythology.
Situation: You (and your partner) notice an increase in the demand of Greek
mythological trading cards. However, there is currently a low supply. You
realize you are in a position to make a lot of money if you make and sell the
cards yourself.
Performance: - If you work with a partner, choose your partner wisely.
- Research at least 10 Greek gods/goddesses. You can also
research demigods and monsters.
- Cite 2 sources used.
- Create a trading card for each mythological character
that includes:
Front side of the Trading Card:
1. Name of mythological character.
2. Picture of the character in color.
Back side of the Trading Card:
1. Description of what the god or goddesses is
the god/goddesses of.
2. At least 3 other facts about the
Mythological character.
3. Include at least 2 other pictures or
graphics to illustrate the card and
mythological character.
- Index cards will be provided for you to use.
- The very first trading card should include your name and
pod. You may also color it and draw a picture of yourself.
- To assemble cards, use a hole puncher and string.
Standards: See Rubric
Greek Mythology Trading Cards Rubric
Student Name(s): ________________________________________
CATEGORY
Organization
Correct info. on front
and back of cards.
First card includes your
name and pod.
Content - Accuracy
20
19-15
14-9
8-0
Trading Cards follow
organizational set-up
as discussed in class
100-95%.
Trading Cards
follow the
organizational
set-up as
discussed in
class 94-80%.
Trading Cards
follow the
organizational
set-up as
discussed in class
80-65%.
Trading Cards
follow the
organizational setup as discussed in
class 64-0%.
All facts in the Trading
Cards are accurate.
Includes 3 or more
facts for each
character.
99-90% of the
facts in the
Trading Cards
are accurate.
89-80% of the
facts in the
Trading cards are
accurate.
Fewer than 80% of
the facts in the
Trading Cards are
accurate.
Attractiveness/Pride of Trading Cards are fully
Work
colored and neat;
student has taken
their time in creating
the cards. Include
picture of character
and at least 2 other
pictures related to the
character.
Trading Cards
are fully colored.
Include picture
of character and
at least 1 other
picture that may
or may not be
related to the
character
Writing Mechanics
Student uses correct
grammar,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling throughout the
Trading Cards 10095%.
Student uses
correct
grammar,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling
throughout the
Trading Cards
94-80%.
Cite Your Sources
At least 2 sources you 2 sources are
used are cited using
cited but the
the proper format.
format is
inaccurate.
Total: ____ =
100
%
Comments:
Trading cards are
not completed,
sloppy; student
hurriedly put the
project together.
Student uses
correct grammar,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling
throughout the
Trading Cards 8065%.
Student uses
correct grammar,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling throughout
the Trading Cards
64-0%.
1 source was
cited.
0 sources were
cited.