GREEK GODS AND LEGENDS PROJECTS 2007

 

Step 1   You will choose a Greek god/goddess and a related Greek legend.  It is best to pick a few that

            interest you in case you have difficulty finding information or end up with a double.

 

Step 2   You will begin to research your topic.  There is a great deal of information on these topics in any   library (including the McDowell Library) and on the internet.              You will be using BOTH books and internet resources (2 books and 1 internet source).  You must keep a list of your sources for a

            bibliography.   Make sure that this includes the accurate web page address or book title, the

            author, page numbers, and dates. 

 

Step 3   Take notes from your sources as you research them.  Photocopies of pages and printed websites

are NOT considered notes.  Notes are in your words and writing.  You will need some paper and

a pencil to record the most valuable information from each source.  Pay close attention to what you see and read so that you only record the most useful information that you find.

 

Step 4   Using your sources and your notes you will write one (1) two page research paper.  The paper

will be on your god/goddess & the legend.  God/goddess information should include appearance,

family, major events, responsibilities, temples, city-states, etc.  Do NOT simply retell the legend.  You should include information related to the moral of the legend (what lesson does it teach) and about any characters in it.  A brief summary of the legend should be enough to make your reader familiar with the story (1 paragraph).  Information on the role of legends in ancient Greek religion and history would also be appropriate.

 

Step 5   You will need to create a prop for this project.  A prop is something that you will use to help

explain your topic to your classmates.  Examples of props would include, but are not limited to,

costumes, posters, dioramas, models, charts, artwork, video reenactments, etc… 

 

Step 6   You will present your paper to the class.  Presentation order will be randomly determined so you

            will need to be ready for the first day of scheduled presentations.

 

Grading:            The grades for this project are given for making progress towards the finished report and

for the quality of the finished report.  Below is a list of the steps, when they are due and

how many points they are worth.

 

                        STEP                                                               DUE DATE                 VALUE

 

                        List of your sources                                             11/2     _                     20 points

                        Notes from each source                                       11/16    _                    35 points

                        Rough draft                                                         11/30    _                    50 points

                        Prop idea (approved by Mr. Lytle)                        11/28     _                   20 points

                        Final paper                                                           12/14                         100 points

                        Final prop                                                              12/17  _                    50 points

                        Presentation                                                           12/17                       50 points

 

                        Total points for the entire project =                                                         325 points