1. Intro to Research Project
Project Based Learning-
Creating a “monument” of research to a Greek god or goddess

3. 1. Who did you choose to research for your trading cards and why
1. Who did you choose to research for your trading cards and why? (Answer Verbally) 2. What do you already know about your Greek god or goddess? (Written Responses)

4. Questions to consider…
Who is in their family?
How would you describe your god or goddess to a friend?
What are their powers?
What are their symbols, animals, or temples?
How did the ancients worship them?
What evidence have you found to support your facts?
How do they compare to other gods or goddesses?
Do they remind your of yourself? If so, how?
Are they similar to other gods?
Are they like humans? How?

5. Silent Response:

6. Why do you think it is important to study Greek gods and goddesses from mythology?

8. Choice Board: You are to choose 1 of the following ways of showing your research about the Greek/Roman god or goddess, 1 of the 12 Olympians or their immortal children.
All Choices must have these 7 elements... (1)Title page (2) Family Tree (3) All Mythological Skills/Talents/Powers (4) Summary of a Myth for your god/goddess in your own words (5) The real astronomical constellation that is related to your god/goddess (6) Your created constellation for your Comic Book Hero (7) Citations of all resources used minimum of 5 for full credit.

10. Best Websites to Try http://www.greek-gods.info/

11. Things to Ask Yourself Ask yourselves:
How can I best show what I know?
What information do I still need to find?
Am I showing my creativity?
What would no one else think of doing?
Can I find a piece of information that no one else will find?
Who at my school could help me find more information?
Is there something that would make this project really special?

12. Before you leave: On your post-it note,
Write how you will design your projects researching a Greek god or goddess in a brief 1 sentence answer.
Put your name on the post-it note.
Report out.
Hang it on the wall.