Ancient Greece Project

Ancient Greece Project

Due Date: February 5, 2014

Directions:

You have been assigned a god/goddess from Greek Mythology. You must research, create a poster, and give a five-minute presentation based upon the mythological character that you have selected. You must answer the following questions in your presentation:

1. Indicate what they are the god or goddess of and what special powers they possess.
2. What symbol(s) represent your god or goddess?
3. Find and read a myth that involves your god or goddess. What moral was learned from the myth involving your character? (Abrief summary of a story associated with your character would be a good idea to includein your presentation.)
4. Why did the Greeks (and people from other nations) come up with these myths? Why do you think these stories still exist today?

Your poster must include:

1. A picture of your god/goddess
2. A visual of their symbol(s)
3. The information from questions 3 and 4, presented in a creative way!

Rubric for Presentation

Due Date: February 5, 2014

Directions:

You have been assigned a demi-god from Greek Mythology. You must research, create a poster, and give a five-minute presentation based upon the mythological character that you have selected. You must answer the following questions in your presentation:

1. Indicatewho the parents of your demi-god are.
2. What special power(s) they possess?
3. Find and read a myth that involves your demi-god. What moral was learned from the myth involving your character? (A brief summary of a story associated with your character would be a good idea to include in your presentation.)
4. Why did the Greeks (and people from other nations) come up with these myths? Why do you think these stories still exist today?

Your poster must include:

1. A picture of your demi-god
2. The information from questions 1 through 4, presented in a creative way!

Rubric for Presentation

Due Date: February 5, 2014

Directions:

You have been assigned a creature or human from Greek Mythology. You must research, create a poster, and give a five-minute presentation based upon the mythological character that you have selected. You must answer the following questions in your presentation:

1. Why are they important to Greek Mythology?
2. What is unique about your character?
3. Find and read a myth that involves your character. What moral was learned from the myth involving your character? (Abrief summary of a story associated with your character would be a good idea to includein your presentation.)
4. Why did the Greeks (and people from other nations) come up with these myths? Why do you think these stories still exist today?

Your poster must include:

1. A picture of your character
2. The information from questions 1 through 4, presented in a creative way!

Rubric for Presentation