Greek Mythology Web Quest
(Created by Mrs. ClaninMSD of PikeTownship;

Adapted by Ms. Mac., January 2012)

The Process and Resources

-go to the website above

-follow the directions on these pages (not the directions on the website)

-use the links on the website to answer the tasks on these handouts

INSTRUCTIONS:

Use the Internet information linked in the website listed above to answer the basic questions of whom? What? Where? When? Why? and how? Be creative in exploring the information so that you answer these questions as fully and insightfully as you can.

1. Pairs will explore each task below; there are 4.
2. Read through the files linked to your task. When you look at the files on the computer, copy sections you feel are important by dragging the mouse across the passage and copying / pasting it into Microsoft Word. Then, extract the main ideas and a few supporting details (putting the information from the internet into your own words). Remember to write down or copy/paste the URL of the file you take the passage from so you can quickly go back to it if you need to prove your point.
3. Be prepared to summarize what you've learned into four paragraphs (one for each task). Be prepared to teach what you’ve learned to another group.

Task #1:MountOlympus

Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Task #1: Mount Olympus:
1. Who lived on MountOlympus?2. What is MountOlympus?3. Where is MountOlympus?4. Choose one god or goddess that interests you most. Describe the god or goddess using many adjectives and descriptive words. Give a short history. Be sure to include the name.
5. Find the names below and write out how to say it using the pronunciation form.
1. Hephaestus 2. Aphrodite 3. Psyche 4. Prometheus 5. Phaeton

  • Mount Olympus - Describes the who,what, where of Mt.Olympus
  • Myth Man's Gallery - Has all god and goddess with many pictures
  • How to say the Greek names - pronunciation

Task #2: Greek gods and goddesses

Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Task #2: Greek gods and goddesses:
** Answer the following questions using the websites below.
1. Who was Hera's husband?2. What is Demeter's Roman name?3. Who did Dionysus rescue?4. What is Echo's name is Greek?5. What is Athena's name in Greek?6. Who is Helen and how did she start the Trojan War?7. Who had the idea of the wooden horse that brought destruction to Troy?8. What is Odysseus's Latin name?

  • Greek Mythology- Gods, Heroes, and dictionary - Researching the Gods on Mt.Olympus
  • Myth Man's names in Greek - Shows how to write the gods names in Greek
  • Trojan War - Has many links to things with the Trojan War

Task #3: Beasts and Creatures

Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Task #3: Beasts and Creatures:
**Answer the following questions about the beasts and creatures of Ancient times.
1. Who was Medusa the Gorgon? What did she do?2. What was the Sphinx? What did she do? 3. What was the Griffin? What did it do?

  • Myth Man's Beast and Creatures - Identifies the beasts and creatures. What they are and did

Task #4: Mythology in Modern Society

Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Task #4: Mythology in Modern Society:
1. Using the Myth Man's Greek Quiz, take the quizzes to see what you know about Greek Mythology.
2. Next answer the questions.
a) What is the city in Ohio named after the time in Greek Mythology?
b) How many cities in the United States are named Troy?
c) Mars is a constellation? True or False

  • Myth Man's Greek Quiz - Two quizzes appear
  • Mythology in Modern Society - How the Greekculture has influenced us today