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Geography Using the school map as a template, assume you are Odysseus create a map showing where Ithaca is and the various other locations of his travels.

Art Penelope weaved a tapestry to delay choosing among her suitors. Create a piece of artwork showing what you think she wove (can be 2D or 3D).

English Find and clip out a marriage announcement from the newspaper. Then create an announcement for Penelope and Antinous (written by Antinous).

P.E. Outline an exercise routine for Odysseus and his men to do while on the boat.

Foods Create a one week menu for Odysseus and his men. Bear in mind the locations they’re in and what they are continually raiding.

History In poem format, write a poem that tells the story of how Odysseus avoids the sirens.

Technology Create a powerpoint explaining at least 5 areas that Odysseus travelled to.

Music Find a symphonic rendition of one of the scenes from The Odyssey to play for the class.

Science Create a graph or use a map of currents to show how a whirlpool could be created in the ocean.

Drama Memorize and present 10 lines from the Odyssey or choose a section of the Odyssey and create your own dialogue between you and a friend that represents that section of the Odyssey (must be memorized).

Foreign Language In a two paragraph essay, explain how Odysseus could have communicated with people from different countries and explain how dialect influences communication.