Mythology WebQuest
An Internet WebQuest on Mythology
Introduction | The Task | The Process & Resources | Conclusion | HyperText
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Introduction
Picture this: you have discovered a
time machine that can take you back in time.
A group of students embark upon a quest for knowledge about the ancient
world of
The Quest
Three time travelers will work together
in a group to report on ONE god, goddess, hero, or mythological creature. EACH traveler in the group will be
responsible for researching information on the assigned character. Each group will contribute all of the
following:
ONE news article
ONE/TWO graphics
ONE advertisement for the character’s gift, skill, ability,
etc.
ONE WANTED poster
The articles and advertisements will
report the mythological events as if they are happening or have just occurred.
The Process and Resources
Students
will be grouped by the teacher. Each
group will select a character by drawing a name from a hat.
Using
the suggested websites, library books, and online encyclopedias (NO WIKIPEDIA)
to learn about Ancient Athens and Greek life as well as your character. This will help you place your character in an
authentic setting and create an interesting scenario for your research. Remember, each time traveler is
responsible for researching the assigned character. Use a variety of sources.
You
will have access to the
News
articles should be approximately 500 words in length. Creating a story web is a great way to begin
writing your article. Remember not to
include anachronisms in your story (i.e. the Ancient Greeks did not have cell
phones or credit cards). Access How to Write a News
Article to get some great tips about writing
your article.
Gather
data and at least ONE graphic for your story.
Alta Vista is a search engine that allows you to search only for
images. Be sure to CREDIT the source of
images you use. Use the attached sheet
to cite the image.
The
Advertisement needs to be for something the god, etc. can do. It needs to look like an advertisement you
would find in the newspaper. (Please
peruse through the Plain Dealer to see the set up of the ads. It would need to be a half-full page
advertisement for this god, etc. It MUST
have a catchy phrase or slogan for the god, etc.
The
WANTED Poster should be drawn on poster board.
The information needed for the poster is as follows:
The
name of the god or mythological creature/person (make it easy to see)
A
picture of the god/person (choose something appropriate for a poster)
A
brief description of where the god/person is from and where the god/person can
usually be found (in other words, where does the god/person spend his time in
the myths?)
He
or she is the god or goddess of…? He or she is known for…?
This
god is famous for…?
Does
this god have a weapon?
What
other identifying characteristics or interesting facts have you discovered
about your god?
Links:
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
Greek Mythology- Gods, Heroes, and dictionary - Researching the Gods on
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
Myth Man's Beast and Creatures - Identifies the beasts and creatures.
What they are and did
Myth Man's Greek Quiz - Two quizzes appear
Mythology in Modern Society - How the Greek time has influenced us
today
You may also access our
Grading:
News Article 25
Advertisements 20
Wanted Poster 25
Presentation of Poster 15
Group Involvement 15 -- Subject to peer assessment
Total: 100 Points
Project is DUE: Monday, September 24,
2007