Project for Period 5
Who Am I? Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses
You are going to design and present a poster starring a Greek God or Goddess of your choosing.
This project is due January 20 (B day) or 21 (A day).
Religion was important to the ancient Greeks. They believed that it would make their lives better while they
were living. They also believed the gods would take care of them when they died.
The Ancient Greeks believed in many different gods and goddesses. The Greeks believed that these gods
and goddesses controlled everything in their lives and the environment. There was a god for every aspect of
their lives. It was important to please the gods; happy gods helped you, but unhappy gods punished you. People
had special places in their homes where they could pray to the gods. There were also public shrines in all sorts
of places where people could pray and leave presents.
What to do:
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Sign up on the class sheet for the god, goddess, or great thinker of your choice.
Research the god or goddess you have chosen.
Create an 11 x 17 poster of the god or goddess.
Present your god or goddess to the class on the day it is due (1/20= B day; 1/21= A day)
Your poster is to include at least the following information:
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Name of god or goddess
Your name and class period (on the back)
A drawing of your god or goddess. No clip art, please. All drawing and writing needs to be your own
work.
God of…. Goddess of…
You must include information about at least 4 of the following:
o Family: Were they married? Did they have siblings?
o What did they study? Why are they remembered/important?
o What did they believe?
o Symbols that represent them
o Myths or stories about them
o Special talents, skills, or traits
o Weaknesses or problems with this person
List of sources- you must write the title, author, and URL of the websites or books you use to collect
information neatly on the back of your poster.
Your poster should be neat, legible, and visually appealing.
You may use colored pencils, crayons, or markers.
Illustrations or lettering can be done on separate paper and attached with glue, or you can work directly
on 11 x 17 paper/poster board. Either way, plan your design on scrap paper before beginning work on
your poster. This will ensure that you fit all the necessary requirements on your poster in a neat and
interesting way. DO NOT use any clip art or computer generated print. We want to see your artistic
work.
No LATE projects will be accepted!
Project for Period 5
**Practice presenting with a friend or in front of the mirror (or both). This will give you more confidence when
you present your work. Your audience will be better able to enjoy your presentation.
Helpful Websites for Research:
Library Databases: http://www.usd116.org/ums/index.php/academics/library/
Gods and Goddesses:
http://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods/
http://www.greekmythology.com
http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/gods/explore/exp_set.html
http://www.mythweb.com
http://www.greek-gods.info
http://www.theoi.com/greek-mythology/greek-gods.html
Project for Period 5
Greek god or goddess poster rubric
God or Goddess
Name and Student’s
Name/Class Period
Information
Drawing
Conventions
Design of Poster
List of Sources
Presentation
Rubric
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Poster includes god or
goddess name and
student’s name.
Poster includes facts
from at least 4 different
areas about the god or
goddess.
Poster includes a
drawing of the god or
goddess. It is neatly
done.
My writing has less than
5 spelling and/or
grammar errors.
Poster is well-planned
using color and legible
writing to present the
information in an
attractive and organized
manner.
The title, author, and
URL of books/websites
used to collect
information are written
neatly on the back.
Poster includes god or
goddess name or
student’s name.
Poster includes 3 facts
from different areas
about the god or
goddess.
Poster includes a
drawing of the god or
goddess. It looks like I
did it last night.
My writing has 5-10
spelling and/or grammar
errors.
Poster uses some color
and/ or writing that is
mostly legible to present
the information in an
attractive and organized
manner.
The title, author, and/or
URL of books/websites
used to collect
information are written
on the back. Sources
may not be complete.
Presentation is given in
a fairly clear manner.
Most of the presentation
is able to be understood
and heard by the
audience.
Poster does not include
god or goddess name or
student’s name.
Poster includes 1 or 2
facts from different
areas about the god or
goddess.
Poster does not contain
a drawing of the god or
goddess.
Presentation is given in
a clear manner that is
able to be understood
and heard by the
audience.
Rubric is printed,
signed, and returned on
the date the project is
due.
My writing has more
than 10 spelling and/or
grammar errors.
Poster does not use
color and/ or writing
that is mostly legible to
present the information
in an attractive and
organized manner.
Sources were not listed
at all.
Presentation is difficult
to understand and/or
heard by the audience.
Rubric was not printed,
signed and returned.
I have read the information contained in this rubric and am aware of the project requirements and due
date. The project rubric must be printed and returned.
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Parent/Guardian signature
X_________________________
Student signature
**Print student name and class period on the line: ______________________________________________
Project for Period 5
Sign-up Sheet for God or Goddess from Greek Mythology
God/Goddess
1. Apollo
2. Aphrodite
3. Ares
Role
God of the sun,
music, poetry
Goddess of love &
beauty
God of war
Symbol/s
Sun, lyre, laurel
Student Name
1.
Dove, rose, seashell
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7. Dionysus
Spear, torch, vulture,
dog
Goddess of the moon The moon, deer
& the hunt
Goddess of wisdom
Owl, olive
& strategy in war
Goddess of the
Poppy, wheat, & grain
harvest
God of wine
Grapes, goat
8. Eros
God of love
Bow & arrow
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9. Hades
Scepter, two-pronged
staff
Pitcher of water
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10. Hebe
King of the
underworld
Goddess of youth
11. Hephaestus
God of fire & metal
Fire, hammer, anvil
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12. Hera
Queen of the gods
Peacock
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13. Heracles
God of strength
Club, lion skin
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14. Hermes
Messenger of the
gods
Goddess of the
hearth & hoe
God of time
Caduceus, winged
sandals, & helmet
Hearth
14.
Sundial
16.
Shepherd’s pipe
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Pomegranate
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19. Poseidon
God of shepherds &
flocks
Queen of the
underworld
King of the sea
Trident
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20. Zeus
King of the gods
thunderbolt
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21. Aphrodite
Goddess of love &
beauty
Dove, rose, seashell
21.
4. Artemis
5. Athena
6. Demeter
15. Hestia
16. Cronus
17. Pan
18. Persephone
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Project for Period 5
22. Apollo
Sun, lyre, laurel
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Owl, olive
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Caduceus, winged
sandals, & helmet
Trident
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25. Poseidon
God of the sun,
music, poetry
Goddess of wisdom
& strategy in war
Messenger of the
gods
King of the sea
26. Cronus
God of time
Sundial
26.
27. Heracles
God of strength
Club, lion skin
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28. Persephone
Queen of the
underworld
King of the gods
Pomegranate
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thunderbolt
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23. Athena
24. Hermes
29. Zeus
25.