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.
2.
3.
4.
Zeus
Poseidon
Hades
Hestia
5.
6.
7.
8.
Hera
Ares
Athena
Apollo
9.
10.
11.
12.
Aphrodite
Hermes
Artemis
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!
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)
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
 Practice presenting with a friend or in front of the mirror (or both). This will give you more confidence when you
present your work. Your audience will be better able to enjoy your presentation. Here is the rubric:
IMPORTANT: REMEMBER OUR MANNERS! WHEN FELLOW STUDENTS ARE PRESENTING WE NEED TO BE
RESPECTFUL AND COURTEOUS LISTENERS.