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Greek Mythology Project
You will be researching a Greek Mythology character (god,
goddess, hero, monster) of your choice. Many of the characters that
we have read about have done some naughty things, so you will be
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making a WANTED POSTER for a character of your choice. The
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poster will include facts and information that will help the authorities
locate the character so they can be brought to justice! You will be
presenting your poster to the class. At the end our class will be
putting on a Wax Museum to present our characters.
In order to complete the project, you will need to do some
research by reading various myths. We do some of the work in
class, and you will do some of the work at home.
You will start by choosing a character. Using the graphic organizers and guiding questions I’ve attached, you will
gather research about your character. Then, you will create a “Wanted” Poster displaying all of the information you
collected.
Your “Wanted” poster should be colorful, creative, and neat. Please use the attached checklist and criteria for
success as a guide to design your poster. Your poster should be completed by Monday, February 13th!
Finally, you will dress as your character and come to school on Wednesday, February 15th wearing your costume.
The whole third grade will be putting on a Greek Mythology Wax Museum. More information will be sent home on how to
choose materials for your costume.
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Greek Mythology Character Approval:
Character:
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Teacher Signature: ________________________
Date: ________________________
Suggestions:
Some Greek Mythology Characters
Gods:
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Apollo - god of light and sun
Ares - god of war
Dionysus - god of the grape harvest
Hermes - god of transitions and boundaries
Hephaestus - god of fire
Poseidon - god of the sea
Zeus - god of the sky, king of the gods
Asclepius - god of medicine and healing
Hestia - god of the town and the family hearth
Persephone - daughter of Zeus, queen of the Underworld
Hades - ruler of the Underworld and ghosts of the dead
Goddesses:
 Aphrodite - goddess of love and beauty
 Athena - goddess of wisdom and crafts
 Artemis - goddess of the hunt and the moon
 Demeter - goddess of agriculture
 Hera - goddess of marriage, queen of heaven
Heroes:
 Achilles
 Heracles
 Odysseus
 Perseus
 Theseus
Monsters/Creature:
 The Sphinx
 The Cyclops
 The Chimera
 The Empusa
 The Hydra
 Cerberus
 The Minotaur
 Medusa
 Centaur
*If you are interested in a character from Greek mythology who is not on this list, check with your teacher and we can work it
out.
Wanted Poster:
o The character’s name (In large print that is easy to see!)
o A picture of the character. This can be hand-drawn or printed from the computer.
o The Greek name of your character
o A short description of where your character can usually be found. (In other words, where does this character spend
most of their time in the myths?)
o What is your character well known or famous for? Do they have special talents? (Strength, speed, smarts, etc.)
o If they are a god or goddess what are they the god or goddess of?
o Who are they related to? (Parents, siblings, are they married?)
o Do they have any special accessories they always wear or use?
o Other interesting facts about your character.
***All items on your poster should be your words. You can type your information that you find and put it into your own words, but
you may not simply cut and paste from the internet. You may use pictures that you find on the internet.
Wax Museum:
Using items you find around your house dress as your Greek Mythology character. Be creative and have fun. You do not
need to spend a lot of money to create an excellent costume. If you are having trouble brainstorming ideas speak to your
teacher 
Wanted Poster Research Organizer:
Character’s name :
Sketch of what your character looks like:
Greek name of your character:
Where can your character usually be found:
What is your character well known or famous for ( Rescuing someone specific, going on special quest, defeating a
terrifying monster, etc.):
Special talents (Strength, speed, smarts, etc.):
*For gods/goddesses only-If they are a god or goddess what are they the god or goddess of:
Well-known family members (mother, father, siblings, wife or husband):
Special accessories they always wear or use:
Other interesting facts about your character:
Checklist
Week of January 16th:
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Choose a Greek Mythology character
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Hand in your character approval to Mr. Hodnett
Monday, January 23rd
Week of January 23rd:
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Research your character. (in school)
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Record your information using your graphic organizer. (in school)
Week of January 30th:
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Finish collecting your research and filling in your graphic organizer and take it home.
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Begin creating your “Wanted” poster. Include all of the items from the “Wanted Poster” checklist.
Week of February 6th: (at home)
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Create your “Wanted” poster. Include all of the items from the “Wanted Poster” checklist.
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Check your spelling. Go over all of your writing in a dark marker OR type your research and print it.
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Color in your “Wanted” poster. Make it eye catching and neat.
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Brainstorm and create a list of what you will wear to the Wax Museum
Week of February 13th:
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Bring your completed “Wanted” Poster to school on Monday,
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Gather the materials for the costume that you will wear to our Wax Museum on Wednesday,
February 15th
February 13th