Introduction
Today we are going to meet the ancient greek olympian gods! When we greet them, they will expect you to know their names and individual functions. You'll be able to recognize them because they are each baring their symbols.
Task
Task 1: Find the names of all 12 Greek Olympian Gods
1. 7.
2. 8.
3. 9.
4. 10.
5. 11.
6. 12.
Task 2: Match the Greek God with their power/function
____________ King of the gods
____________Queen of the Gods
____________ God of the Sea
____________ God of War
____________ God of Wisdom/war
____________ God of the underworld
____________ God of love/beauty
____________ God of Light/music
____________ God of the moon/hunt
____________ Messenger God
____________ God of the Hearth/ home
____________ God of fire
Task 3: What are their symbols?
1. 7.
2. 8.
3. 9.
4. 10.
5. 11.
6. 12.
Task 4: Create a symbol that would represent you as a god
Process
You will need to research their names, function and symbols using these websites.
http://www.dl.ket.org/latin/mythology/1deities/gods/olympians/data/12olymgods.htm
http://www.theoi.com/greek-mythology/olympian-gods.html
http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/greek-mythology
Evaluation
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Task 1 |
Task2 |
task 3 |
task 4 |
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3 points |
named all twelve greek Olympian gods |
Matched the gods with proper functions |
all twelve Greek Olympian symbols |
excellent effort! |
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2 points |
named all twelve but with roman names |
matched most of the gods with proper functions |
most of the the symbols |
Good effort! |
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1 point |
did not name all the gods |
matched less than half of the gods |
less than half of the symbols |
little to no effort |
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0 points |
failed to complete task |
failed to complete task |
failed to complete task |
failed to complete task |
Conclusion
You have learned about the Greek Olympian Gods and have developed a symbol that represents you as a person based on your characteristics and personality. You are ready to teach your family about admiring each of your strengths.
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