Introduction
On this Greek Mythology Webquest, you will:
- Learn how to peruse information for applicable evidence
- Research a Greek god/goddess for information on their realm and impact
- Analyze how Greek mythology has impacted and continues to impact modern society
- Create a presentation with verified research
- Create a works cited page
Task
Mini Research Project on the Olympian Gods
Because Greek Mythology is the basis of so much Western Literature, a solid understanding of the main Olympian gods and their stories is really helpful and important. You will work in pairs or alone, but I need 16 groups, so not everyone can work alone!:
Zeus Apollo Nike
Hera Artemis Gaia
Aphrodite Hades Hermes
Dionysus Athena Helios/ Selene
Hephaestus Demeter Ares Poseidon
For each god/ goddess, you will need to research/teach/present to the class
- Roman Name: the god’s Roman name
- Realm: what he/she is the god of
- Personality: Present a solid characterization of your god/goddess: personality, temperament, character traits, behavior, etc. What is this god/goddess like?
- Creation story: how they came into being/their parents (the 1st six may repeat…)
- objects associated with them such as animals, trees, flowers, or important symbols
- people they are married to and/or people they have strong relationships with…this could mean family relationships or otherwise
- a famous story associated with the god/goddess (not their creation story)
- Interesting facts ...an alternate story, modern associations, differences in represenations, etc.
Part 1: PowerPoint/digital presentation: We should be visually engaged.
- At least 10 slides including 1 for a title page, and 1 for a works cited. The other requirements can have their own slide.
- Each slide must be easy to read. This means using a font color that contrasts the background as well as using a larger pt. and easy to read font.
- You should have multiple pictures and graphics throughout
- You may use websites to get information, but you must use at least 1 book.