Download Greek Myths Project

Greek Myths Project
Use the links on our website to choose a god/goddess, or hero/heroine
that you would like to learn more about.
Once chosen, read the myth(s) about that god/hero. Then read a few
short biographies about him/her. You may print out the biography
information.
Choose one of the following projects from each of the categories (2
total) to complete about this Greek hero or god:
Arts
1. Write a bio poem about your god or hero. A copy of the format is
attached.
2. Write your own Greek myth about that god or hero based on what
you have learned about him or her. This needs to be a NEW
adventure.
3. In the role of your hero or god, you will be leading an expedition
on a dangerous journey (e.g., Jason questing after the Golden
Fleece, Perseus seeking Medusa's head or Theseus attempting to
defeat the Minotaur). Before you can go, you must order the
necessary supplies. You must give a reason for each of your
requests. Letters can be addressed to Heroic Discount Supplies,
744 Olympian Way, Athens, Greece. A format for writing a
letter is included.
4. Anyone who has spent time in their local supermarket has seen
the latest tabloid headlines: "Rabbit-Faced Baby Born to BuckToothed Mom" or "Aliens Abduct Man and Return Him to Earth
100 Years Later." You are now the editor of an Ancient Greek
tabloid. You have journalistic license. Create the cover for this
tabloid as well as a short article based on your god/hero and a
myth surrounding him/her (summary of it). “Three-headed Dog
Guards Portal to Underworld" and" Flying Horse Helps Hero” are
examples of tabloid god headlines. Tabloid stories are often
exaggerated. A tabloid cover sample is attached.
5. Dear Abby is a popular feature in newspapers. Here people write
to “Abby” for advice. If you chose a god, write to your god with a
problem and then have him/her answer you. If you chose a hero,
write a letter as if you were that hero to a god that you think
could help you with your problem, then, write a letter back to
that hero. See the attached sample for help.
6. What would a Greek god or hero have to sell? Make your own list
(which might include thunderbolts, archery lessons, love potions,
or muscle fitness). With a sizeable list of suggestions, write a
”for sale” ad that your god/hero could have placed in a newspaper.
See the sample for help.
Crafts
1. Construct a monument made of sugar cubes to dedicate to your
god or hero. Design the monument primarily of sugar cubes. The
design has to be somehow connected to the character. For
example, Zeus - a lightning bolt (no stealing that one!) Also write
a paragraph explaining a little bit about the god/hero and why you
chose to dedicate the monument him/her.
2. Design an advertisement that satisfies this question: "What
product would your god/hero advertise?" Create a magazine
advertisement for this product. Include a slogan, name for the
product and a way to grab the audience. Include the graphic as
well. This can be done by hand or on your computer.
3. Plan, then create, your own mythology board game, complete with
directions for playing, and a demonstration of knowledge about
the myths and biography of your hero/god. You must include the
actual game board, any needed pieces and directions. The goal of
the game should be the same as your god/hero’s goal in life.
4. Create a commercial for something that your god or hero might
have sold in ancient Greece. For example, Athena might have
created smart pills and Aphrodite, make-up. Video tape this
commercial and be ready to show it to the class.
5. Create a "family tree" based on the information that you find
about your god or hero’s life. Family trees must be illustrated
with pictures and accompanied by short descriptions of each
individual's respective importance in the character's life. There
must be at least 5 different characters on this tree.
Dear Abby Sample Letter
Co-Worker Wants Her Cake -- And Some For Her Family, Too
DEAR ABBY: I work in an office where folks sometimes bring in birthday cakes, desserts and
other goodies to share. "Dolores" is always the first in line, and helps herself to a large portion of
the treats and says she's taking some home for her family.
Last week, someone brought in an exotic dessert and I got out the dessert-sized paper plates.
Dolores took out two regular-sized paper plates and cut off a quarter of the entire dessert! No one
could believe it, but we didn't know what to say or do. One time, she actually cut a huge portion
of someone's birthday cake to take home before the "birthday boy" even got a slice. This woman
is not poor. What do you recommend? -- "DESSERTED" IN TENNESSEE
DEAR "DESSERTED": Your co-worker is behaving the way she is because no one in your
office has spoken up and objected. The next time someone brings something to be shared by the
office staff and Dolores makes her usual move, the "bringer" should tell her plainly that she's not
to take more than a portion for herself until everyone else has had some -- and to ask permission
beforehand if she wants to take any of the remainder home.
Tabloid Cover (Hee! Hee!)
Suggested Bio-Poem Form
Line 1: Your first name
Line 2: Who is...(Descriptive words that describe you)
Line 3: Who is brother or sister of...
Line 4: Who loves...(three ideas or people)
Line 5: Who feels...(three ideas )
Line 6: Who needs...(three ideas)
Line 7: Who gives...(three ideas)
Line 8: Who fears...(three ideas)
Line 9: Who would like to see...
Line 10: Who shares...
Line 11: Who is...
Line 12: Who is a resident of...
Line 13: Your last name
In case you cannot access the links from our webpage, here they
are:
http://greece.mrdonn.org/index.html
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Mythology_and_Folklore/Mythology/G
reek/Gods_and_Goddesses/?o=a
http://www.starfall.com/n/level-c/greek-myths/play.htm?f
http://www.mythweb.com/index.html
http://www.theoi.com/