Name:Date:Period:

Project Start Date:Due Date:

Greek & Roman Mythological Gods & Goddesses:

Power Point Presentation or Brochure

Your task: To create a power point presentation on aGreek or Roman Mythological God or Goddess. Your God or Goddess will be assigned at random. This project will provide the connection between Ancient Greek or Roman everyday life and how idol worship governed every aspect of that life as well as their government. I, as the teacher, will provide the Ancient Greek and Roman government structure and daily life information. You will provide the information concerning how their Gods and Goddesses ruled over said structures.

Your power point or brochure will be set up in the following manner:

Slide 1 – Name of God or Goddess, picture of God or Goddess, and presenter’s name (your name).

Slide 2 – Map and brief description of life in Ancient Greece or Rome

Slide 3 – Pick and explain one myth behind your God or Goddess

Slide 4 – Explain and illustrate how the people of Greece used your God or Goddess in every day life.

Slide 5 – Give a brief biography of how your God or Goddess was used by government to control its people (i.e. the religious and governmental connection). Include any pictures of interest. Remember the name of any state leaders or officials who where famous during this time period.

Slide 6 – Show one connection between your Greek or Roman mythological character and how he or she was used then and could be used in our modern day society either religiously or governmentally.

The grade for the project will be comprised of the following:

Power Point 100 test points

Presentation100 test points

Total points200 test points

You will have some time in class during the next week to work on the project. Bring all your research materials with you daily. Being unprepared any day will result in a reduction of points towards your total grade. We will spend 1 ½ day collecting the information and 1 ½ to 2 days preparing your power points. Your power point will need to be ready by ______for me to grade before you present it.

Name:Date:Period:

Slides / Possible Points / Points Earned
Slide 1- Title Slide ( names and picture) / 10
Slide 2 – Map and Description / 10
Slide 3 – One myth. / 20
Slide 4 – Explanation and illustration / 20
Slide 5 – Brief Biography / 20
Slide 6 – Connection between past & present / 10
Appearance, originality and Followed Directions / 10

Total points earned:

Presentation Rubric:

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0He/she has a professional approach to the presentation that includes being a good listener.

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0Speaks loud so that all the audience hears him or her.

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0He/she has eye contact with the audience.

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0He/she presents all required information about the country that was required. (history, famous person, etc.)

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0Uses good posture during presentation.

Presentation Points X 2 = Total Presentation scoreX 2 =

**POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR GRADE IF YOU ARE RUDE IN ANY WAY DURING SOMEONE ELSES PRESENTATION**

TOTAL PROJECT POINTS:

PARENTS SIGNATURE: