Download Greek Mythology Research Project

Name _________________________________
Period __________
Greek Mythology Research Project
Final Product Due: 4/18
With a partner, you will create a poster that describes/illustrates a Greek god or goddess.
You and your partner will choose a god or goddess from a list I will provide. Your purpose
is to give your classmates information that will aid in their understanding of The Odyssey.
Day 1 Tasks:
 Choose a partner
 Select your god/goddess
 Make arrangements to bring a blank poster board for Day 2
 Homework: Find and print information about your god/goddess
*You will not have access to a computer during class*
Day 2 Tasks:
 Conduct research and fill in research chart. *Don’t forget to cite your source(s)*
 Plan/sketch the design of your poster. Keep in mind that in order to be useful, your
poster must have LARGE details that can be read from a student desk. It must
include:
o The name of your god/goddess
o A visual representation of your god/goddess
o Information from all five sections of the research
*Neat handwriting, color, and detail will only help your grade*
 Be ready to present your poster on 4/18
Day 3 Tasks:
 Present god/goddess to the class
*Extra credit if you dress up like your god/goddess
 Take notes while other classmates present (there may be a quiz ;)
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Rubric
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Research
 Research is complete and detailed
 Research is relevant to the topics provided
 Sources are cited in proper MLA format (on back of poster)
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Poster
 Information is organized (listed, grouped, etc.) for easy reading
 Text is neatly printed with no errors
 Contains images that are relevant, neat, and enhance the poster
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Presentation
 Students are prepared to present and know the content
 Students speak loudly and clearly
 Presentation lasts 3-5 minutes
Total ____________
Practice
Name _________________________________
Period _____________
Mythology Research
Represents: (What does the god/goddess represent (symbols, ideas, etc.). What does their
name represent? What is their importance?)
Creation Story: (How did this god/goddess come into existence?)
Family Tree: (Who are the god/goddess’ parents, siblings, offspring, etc.?)
Powers and Skills: (What can this god/goddess do that is unique to them alone? What
special powers and skills were they given or born with?)
Interesting Facts/Stories: (Other than their creation story, there may be other stories or
interesting facts about this god/goddess- put those here)
Sources: (Only one is needed, but you can use up to three)
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Practice
Name _________________________________
Period _____________