Mythology Project
Objective:
You will be choosing a different god, goddess, or figure from Greek mythology, but we will
have no doubles so once Zeus is picked, Zeus can not be picked again. I will show you a link of
the different gods, goddesses, and other figures in Greek mythology. Your goal will be to
answer some basic questions about that figure by doing research using Mythology Project’s
pathfinder resources that can be found at the BW Library website’s Pathfinder link or by typing
http://www.bths201.org/west/Library/Pathfinders/Pathfinders.html. I will explain what you can
use and how to use the different resources.
Requirements:
 A paragraph (8-10 sentences) describing your mythology figure with Works Cited page
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and correct use of in-text citations (turn in hard copy)
PowerPoint presentation of at least four slides (will be sent to my e-mail, or I will put it
on my Google docs). This will be explained when you get done.
Bibliography(PowerPoint) and Works Cited(paragraph) using KnightCite
Presentation of PowerPoint
Procedure:
11/16-Classroom-Introduce project and choose Greek god, goddess, or hero from Greek
mythology
11/17-Computer Lab-Start your research, find answers to the research questions (last page), start
PowerPoint only if your questions have been answered
11/18-Computer Lab-Finish questions, Start or Continue working on PowerPoint slides, and start
writing paragraph
11/21-Computer Lab-Finish PowerPoint, start/finish writing paragraph, post to your website and
send me copy of PowerPoint
11/23-Computer Lab during review time (4th hour)-Finish up and hand in everything, present
Greek figure to class during exam time (11/23 5th hour).
**You may need to work on this at home if you are not getting things done in class because this
is your final exam and needs to be turned in by our final exam time. Late work will result in an
Incomplete for your grade when report cards are sent out. Please see me if you are having a
difficult time getting it done, and we can figure something out. If you don’t talk to me, I am
assuming everything is fine.
**USE YOUR TIME WISELY WHEN DOWN IN THE COMPUTER LAB!!
Grading:
This project will be worth 100 points with the PowerPoint being worth 60 points and the
paragraph will be worth 40 points. I will be looking at the accuracy of the information, the
works cited/bibliography, as well as your writing.
Specific Requirements for Parts of the Project
PowerPoint:
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4-6 slides
Pictures of the god/goddess/figure
Information from the research questions—do not write complete sentences—use phrases
Easy to read format—no crazy colors or backgrounds
Cover page with your god/goddess/figure’s name
Bibliography with two sources at the end
Paragraph:
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Typed up reflection of your research
At least 8-10 sentences
In-text citations
Works Cited page with two sources at the end
MLA format (heading, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 point font, and 1 inch
margins)
Presentation:
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You may use the PowerPoint to present your god/goddess
Share with us more information than what is on the PowerPoint
PRACTICE!
Your Mythological Figure: __________________________
Research Questions—Answer each question and write E if you got it from the Don
Nardo’s Ancient Greece e-book, or W if you got it from a website provided on the
Mythology Project Pathfinder.
1. What is your figure’s Greek AND Roman name?
2. Is he/she the god/goddess of anything in particular? If so, what?
3. Does your figure have special abilities or powers? What are they?
4. Is your figure related to another figure in mythology? Who is that figure and what is that
relationship?
5. What is the symbol for your figure?
6. In what city/place does your figure spend their time?
7. How was your figure created or born? Who are his/her parents?