Greek Mythology Project
GRASPS:
Goal: Students will understand the different gods and goddesses (including
demigods or monsters) of Greek Mythology by researching the internet and
producing a final project which shows knowledge gained.
Role: You (and your partner) are fans of Greek Mythology and business
entrepreneurs.
Audience: Other fans of Greek Mythology.
Situation: You (and your partner) notice an increase in the demand of Greek
mythological products. However, there is currently a low supply. You realize
you are in a position to make a lot of money if you make and sell the products
yourself.
Performance: - If you work with a partner, choose your partner wisely.
- Research at least 6-10 Greek gods/goddesses. You can
also research demigods and monsters.
- Cite 2 sources used.
Steps:
1. Choose one of the products below for your final project:
A. A Cereal Box with information about each god.
- Includes a catchy name for cereal.
- Can focus on 1-3+ gods. If you choose one god,
you better include as much information as
possible and find a story to include about that
god.
B. A Children’s Book
- Main character is a cartoon character or a Greek
god or goddess.
C. Trading Cards
- Similar to the Pharaoh Trading Cards.
2. Information should include:
1. Name of mythological character.
2. Picture of the character in color.
3. Description of what they are the god or goddesses of.
4. At least 3 other facts about the Mythological
character. Can include a short story about the god.
5. Includes at least 2 other pictures or graphics to
illustrate the mythological character.
Standards: See Rubric
Greek Mythology Project
Student Name(s): ________________________________________
CATEGORY
20
19-15
14-9
8-0
Organization/Creativity Project is organized in Project is mostly
a rational way and
organized and
shows a lot of
shows creativity.
creativity.
Project is
somewhat
organized and
creativity is
attempted.
Project is
unorganized and
lacks creativity.
Content - Accuracy
89-80% of the
facts are
accurate.
Fewer than 80% of
the facts are
accurate.
All facts in the project 99-90% of the
are accurate. Includes facts in are
3 or more facts for
accurate.
each character.
Attractiveness/Pride of Project is fully colored
Work
and neat; student has
taken their time in
creating their project.
Includes picture of
character and at least
2 other pictures
related to the
character.
Project is fully
colored.
Includes picture
of character and
at least 1 other
picture that may
or may not be
related to the
character
Writing Mechanics
Student uses correct
grammar,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling throughout the
Project 100-95%.
Student uses
correct
grammar,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling
throughout the
Project 94-80%.
Cite Your Sources
At least 2 sources you 2 sources are
used are cited using
cited but the
the proper format.
format is
inaccurate.
Total: ____ =
100
%
Comments:
Project is not
complete, sloppy;
student hurriedly
put the project
together.
Student uses
correct grammar,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling
throughout the
Project 80-65%.
Student uses
correct grammar,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling throughout
the Project 64-0%.
1 source was
cited.
0 sources were
cited.