Greek Mythology Research Project

Introduction

Exploring the World of Greek Mythology and the 12 Olympians

Task

You will explore the world of Greek Mythology by completing a Research Project. There are 2 parts to this project:

1) Research 3 Greek gods/goddesses and complete a Research Planning Guide

Regular English Classes

2) Group up with a partner and ccreate an online newsletter using https://www.smore.com/app/dashboard

Advanced English Classes

2) Create a Play Script with your small group and act out the play in a Play Performance

I will assign you the 3 Greek gods/goddesses that you will research. Be sure to use the supporting documents and planning guides to assist you in your quest.

Process

Steps of Research Project

Part 1

1. Write down the names of your Greek gods/goddesses on your rubric

2. Use the Research Planning Guide to begin researching your Greek gods/goddesses.

Use the following websites to help you research:

http://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/olympians.html

http://www.historyforkids.net/ancient-greek-gods.html

http://www.slideshare.net/sunnycuts/family-tree-of-greek-gods

http://www.cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/watch?v=eJCm8W5RZes

3. Complete your Research Planning Guide

Part 2-Regular English Classes

1. Get with a partner that researched the same 3 Greek gods/goddesses

2. Click on the following link to setup your online newsletter (1 per group): Online Newsletter Requirements and Guidelines

3. Rehearse your presentation with your partner making sure everyone in the group has a speaking role

4. Present online newsletter to class

Part 2-Advanced English Classes

1. Select the members of your group (3-5 members). Decide as a group which letter of Greek gods/goddesses you want to focus your play on (A, B, C or D)

2. Write down the members of your group on your rubric

3. Write a rough draft of your play script. Click on the following link for the guidelines and requirements of your play script: Play Script Guidelines and Requirements

4. Type your Final Draft of your play script and submit it through Google Classroom to the Greek Mythology Project Assignment (1 submission per group)

5. Rehearse your play with your group members with your props

6. Present Play to class in Play Performances

Groups

A. Zeus, Hera, Poseidon

B. Hades, Hestia, Athena

C. Artemis, Apollo, Aphrodite

D. Hephaestus, Ares, Hermes

Evaluation

Greek Mythology Research Project Rubric

Regular English Classes

Research Planning Guide /20 points

Research Planning Guide Due Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2016

All 3 Greek gods/goddesses have a separate research planning sheet
All categories for each god/goddess have been completed
Information researched is accurate

Online Newsletter /50 points

Online Newsletter Due Date: Thursday, May 12, 2016

Newsletter has a creative title
Newsletter has at least 5 pictures with captions explaining each picture
Newsletter has an 8 sentence summary about your 3 Greek gods/goddesses
Newsletter has one video clip(1-5 minutes) about your3 Greek gods/goddesses OR Greek Mythology in general

Online Newsletter Presentation /30 points

Presentation Date: Friday, May13 or Monday May 16, 2016