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It's All Greek To Me!!
Introduction:
During this grading period we are learning about
Ancient Greece, and Greek Mythology. This activity
will allow you to explore these different topics at your
own pace.
The Tasks:
There are 3 main projects you will need to complete by the end of this unit.
1. Research the list of gods and goddesses provided and give 3 qualities for each.
2. Create a family tree for Zeus.
3. Research one Greek god or goddess and prepare a formal presentation.
Activity #1 (35 points)
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Use Greek Gods and Goddesses worksheet.
Using different Resources, including at least one book, research each
god and goddess. Minimum of five (5) resources.
Print out a picture of one god and one goddess from the internet and
attach it to the end of your worksheet. Label them. Annotate.
Pictures should be no larger than ½ a sheet each.
Create a Site Source/Bibliography for your work. Minimum of 5 sources.
Annotate. Use a proper header.
Your final worksheet should be typed (12 font). The final packet should be
in the following order: 1. Worksheet (annotated); 2. Pictures (annotated);
3. Site Source/Bibliography. Staple your packet.
Activity #2 (45 points)
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Create Zeus's family tree. (Minimum of 12 family members other than Zeus)
Use resources to find pictures of each Greek god and goddess related
to Zeus.
Print out a picture of each Greek god and goddess in the family tree.
(Label each picture.) Annotate.
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Beneath each picture, write a brief description of the god or goddess
and how he/she is related to Zeus. (3-5 sentences, use large font for poster)
Annotate.
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Put project on poster board to present to the class. Use a heading
(title). (name on front right bottom) Annotate.
Create a typed (12 font) Site Source/Bibliography for your work. Paper clip
to your poster. Use a header for the Site Source/Bibliography.
Present your poster to class, naming 3 things you learned. 1-2 minutes
Activity will be graded on: accuracy of information, directions followed, use
of poster space, pictures, presentation, and site source/bibliography.
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Final Project: (80 points)
You are required to research one Greek god or goddess thoroughly. After
researching this god or goddess you are required to prepare a
presentation.
See Research Information.
See Rubric for Greek God and Goddess Presentation for specific details.
You will need to identify your god or goddess to your teacher and it must
be approved. Have several (5) options in mind.
You will be required to submit your poem in writing as well as any
resource information used, in other words, a Site Source/Bibliography
page.
The due date for this project will be decided by your teacher.
Name___________________
Date __________
Greek Gods and Goddesses
List three interesting facts about each Greek god or goddess. Annotate. Print out one picture of a god and
one picture of a goddess and attach it to your worksheet. Annotate. Retype this worksheet. Include a site
source/bibliography.
Aphrodite:
1)
2)
3)
Apollo:
1)
2)
3)
Ares:
1)
2)
3)
Artemis:
1)
2)
3)
Athena:
Demeter
1)
2)
3)
1)
2)
3)
Hades:
1)
2)
3)
Hephaestus:
1)
2)
3)
Hera:
1)
2)
3)
Hermes:
1)
2)
3)
Hestia
Poseidon:
1)
2)
3)
1)
2)
3)
Zeus
1)
2)
3)
Research Information
Expectations: Each student is required to research one Greek god or
goddess.
No two students will have the same god or goddess. Each student will pick their god or
goddess. Selection order will be random. Demi-gods, Heroes, Creatures or Titans may
be used, but you must explain their distinction to the class in your presentation.
The following information is to help guide you through this project:
1) Name of god or goddess
2) Thorough background information about the god or goddess. (parents?
siblings? married? Where is he/she from? Where does he/she live?)
3) Special talents, skills, or traits (god of moon, strong, beautiful, ...)
4) Weaknesses or areas that cause trouble for the god or goddess (love
weakness, liar, ..)
5) Are they represented in the night sky? How or Why?
6) Create a poem or song about your Greek god or goddess. 4 stanzas
minimum
7) In your own words, retell a myth about your god or goddess.
8) Dress up as your god or goddess on your day to present.
9) Prepare to answer a few questions about your god or goddess.
Presentation
Oral presentation:
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Prepare material on index cards and present information orally to class in
costume. Annotate.
You will be given approximately 5-7 minutes to speak about your god or
goddess.
Tell your myth, and recite your poem.
Student Name ____________________
God or Goddess __________________
Class Period ____________
General
Comments
Requirements
Needs Hard Missing
Word to find
0
3
2
1
Skilled Yes Ok
5
4
* Presentation well prepared
Complete (detailed)
Precise (said only what is
necessary) (no ums, a’s or
likes)
Organized (logical and clear)
annotate
*Presentation well-developed
poised (eye contact, gestures,
voice)
used quality visuals (costume,
posters)
gave concrete examples
SPECIFIC CRITERIA
retold myth accurately
gave complete background
information on god or
goddess
wore appropriate costume to
portray god or goddess
Poem or song related to god
or goddess
Time 5-7 minutes
creativity, extra effort, depth,
higher thinking,
understanding (specific)
All "skilled" or "yes" marks will guarantee a grade no lower than a "C". Students must go
beyond to earn an "A".
Written poem points______________
Site Sources/Bibliography points _________
Student's grade for this project: ___________