Greek Mythology: Orion

Introduction

                                                                

Welcome: Greek Mythology: Orion

Description: In this WebQuest, students will research the story of Orion. They will understand the story behind him and the constellation associated with him. Students will be able to draw the constellation and will also create their own and explain it to the class.

Grade level: 6-8

Curriculum: Science and Language Arts

Author: Jessica Coughlin

Task

 

Your assignment is to use the links in the process page to research about Orion. You will research the mythological history of him and write one paragraph of your findings. After writing the paragraph you will then draw a picture or use the materials provided to make a model of the constellation associated with Orion.

Tasks:

1. Research and write one paragraph about Orion. Please use details and examples that you found in your research.

2. Draw a picture or use the materials provided to make a model of the constellation assosiated with Orion. Label the stars that are associated with the constellation. Please be specific

3. If you were to design Orion's constellation what would it look like? Draw and explain.

Process

Use the links below to do research on Orion and to gather information for your paragraph. Also, use the information gathered to complete your drawing of the constellation.

Video:

Myth of Orion: Constellation Quest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf8Nh4iOkcI

Article:

Orion

http://www.theoi.com/Gigante/GiganteOrion.html

Article:

Orion (Encyclopedia)

http://www.britannica.com/topic/Orion-Greek-mythology

Evaluation

Evaluation Rubric
  Beginning Developing Good Excellent Score
The Myth Little research was done and this part is missing or incomplete. The group wrote a couple sentences about the myth. Spelling, grammar and conventions need major improvement. The group wrote a paragraph summarizing the myth and its details. Could use some improvement in spelling, grammar, conventions. The group wrote an excellent paragraph about the constellation myth it's clear they used multiple resources. Great spelling, grammar and conventions. 4
Mythological Representation of Constellation (drawing) Drawing is missing or incomplete There is a drawing but it is a little hard to tell what it is. The constellation is not drawn inside the picture There is a drawing of the picture of the constellation and the stars inside it. Could use a little more detail. There is an excellent detailed drawing of the constellation and its stars. 4
Scientific Writing The stars are simply listed and the list may be incomplete or inaccurate. There is a list of stars and a few details. One or two may be missing. The list is complete and there are basic details for each star. The list is complete and there are details listing the Alpha star and all the other stars. 4
Scientific drawing There is no drawing or the drawing was done hastily and it is obvious that little care was taken. There is a drawing but the stars are all the same size and look unrealistic. A ruler may have been used. The drawing shows the differences between the stars and there are lines drawn with a ruler to show the constellation. The drawing shows the differences between the stars and clearly connects to the writing. The Alpha star is labelled along with the other stars. The lines to connect the stars are drawn with a ruler.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You are now equipped with knowledge on Orion from Greek Mythology stories. Go outside at night and look up into the sky to see if you can find him. If it's Spring time do some research on the scorpion and see if you can spot him in the sky instead.