Download Ancient Greece: Greek God/Goddess “WANTED” Poster

Ancient Greece:
Greek God/Goddess “WANTED” Poster
Adapted from http://questgarden.com/55/00/6/070916124047/index.htm
Use the links provided in the Sixth Grade section of the Computer Lab Website to research information on the
Greek Gods.
There are many different gods associated with Greek Mythology, but we are going to focus on the Olympian gods.
The Olympians consist of twelve different gods. Read about each one and choose one you would like to create a
Wanted Poster for:
1. Zeus
5. Hera
9. Aphrodite
2. Poseidon
6. Ares
10. Hermes
3. Hades
7. Athena
11. Artemis
4. Hestia
8. Apollo
12. Hephaestus
Day 1 & 2: Research
Once you have chosen a god, take notes using the Research Guide Word document.
Save file into your folder (File, Save As, Desktop, Room26, CMeyer, CMeyer26GreeceResearch)
Don’t forget to include a bibliography!
You may NOT use Google or any other search engines. You must use the provided links!
Research Tip: Read information from one link and fill in the answers that you can on your Research Guide.
Then, move on to the next link, and so on.
Day 3: Create Picture
Use Paint to create an appropriate picture of the god/goddess to use for your poster. Your drawing must be
original…you may NOT trace an existing image!!!
Open Paint (Start, Paint)
Save file into your folder (File, Save As, Desktop, Room26, CMeyer, CMeyer26GreecePhoto)
Day 4: Create Poster
Use Word to make your WANTED poster. Remember to include all of the information you collected for your
god/goddess. Make sure the name of the god/goddess is easy to see. Be creative! Use correct grammar,
spelling, and punctuation. Don’t forget to include a bibliography!
Open Word (Start, All Programs, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word 2010)
Save file into your folder (File, Save As, Desktop, Room26, CMeyer, CMeyer26GreecePoster)
Why do people make “WANTED” posters? For people who have committed crimes/wrong doings
 What if your god/goddess is a “do-gooder”? How can you tweak a “WANTED” to work for them?
IDEAS
*A “call for help” – Plead for the help of a god/goddess/creature, but be sure to “play to their strengths”. Talk about
their prior actions that have helped label them as helpers. (Could make the call for help sarcastic).
Example: HELP WANTED: Zeus we need your help… From your very first days in Mount Olympus, you
have ….
*Turn it into an award. Think about how an award presenter talks about the person who is getting the award. Then
tell about their life, their achievements, etc.
Example: The “Most Dangerous Glare” Award goes to Medusa! Originally a jaw-droppingly-beautiful
mortal, Medusa…
*Make is sarcastic/ironic –
Example: WANTED: Medusa for aggressive eye contact
If you see this mortal turned monster, be sure to keep away even the slightest bit of eye-contact. Originally a jawdroppingly-beautiful mortal, this now turn-anything-living-to-stone-by-a-glance monster is not to be trusted.
Day 5: Oral Presentation
Briefly explain your poster to the class. During the oral presentation you will introduce your god/goddess and tell
his/her myth. You will need to:
 show the picture of god/goddess on the poster
 identify the god/goddess by name
 state what he/she is the god/goddess of
 pick one or two other interesting facts to tell about
 briefly explain a myth involving the god/goddess
IMPORTANT: REMEMBER YOUR MANNERS! When fellow students are presenting, you need to be respectful
and courteous listeners.