Greek Mythology
Layered Curriculum
Layered Curriculum is a method by which students determine their grade for a unit by choosing which activities to
submit. Grades are based on three levels: C, B and A. Students must complete assignments out of each category to total
125 points for the unit.
Layer
A
Complete “C”
points, two “B”
points and this
project
Assignment
Creating the Greek Dream Team
In groups of 3, you will use your research to create a Dream Team for a Fantasy
Olympic Games. You will create a team poster that includes your team name, mascot
and Greek city/state where your team comes from. You will also create a trading
card for each of the team members you select. Your team will consist of 3 gods and
one hero. Zeus is NOT allowed to be on a team. You will present your poster to the
class explaining why you selected the gods you did and you will give your solution to
the Olympic Games problem which will be given to you the day of your presentation.
The poster can be electronic or on poster board. Trading cards can be electronic or
poster board/cardstock.
1.
B
Complete “C”
points then
select 1 of the
“B” projects
C
Must
complete
Vocab, the
Research
Paper, + 20
additional
points.
One Pager Summary – complete a one pager for 3 separate myths (3 one
pagers). Each one pager must contain: 1) visual for the myth, 2)a summary
paragraph explaining the myth, 3) the main character , 4)the conflict, 5) the
resolution.
Points
50
3/9/11
No
GRACE
15
DUE:
2/15/11
2.
Odysseus’ Travel Map. Using Power Point or Paint, create a visual
representation of the travels of Odysseus following the Trojan War. What
places did he “visit” and who did he interact with there? What major event
took place at each spot?
3.
Hercules’ 12 Labors. Create a Power Point or Movie detailing the 12
Labors Hercules had to complete. Give specific details regarding the task,
where it took place and how Hercules completed it.
4.
Soundtrack of Hero’s Journey. Create a soundtrack for one of the hero
journey’s you’ve studied. Write an explanation detailing how each song
relates to the journey. Each song explanation should be a well developed
paragraph.
15
1. Vocabulary –Quizlet
2. Symbols Worksheet –
3. Gods Family Tree – worksheet
4. Hero’s Journey graphic organizer – Clash of the Titans
5. Blogs/Quickwrites – 5 posted to blog. No less than 10 sentences each.
6. One Pager – create one pager for myth NOT covered in class.
7. 11 sentence paragraph – How does Greek mythology connect to today’s society?
8. Prewriting/Research Notes – 5 notes with sources
9. Outline for paper
10. Rough Draft
11. MLA Works Cited Page
12. Research Paper
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
15
15
2/7/11
2/1/11
1/28/11
2/9/11
2/11/11
2/11/11
2/11/11
2/11/11
2/17/11
2/21/11
2/23/11
2/25/11
3/1/11
145 Total
Points
Full points will be awarded for quality work – 75% pts will be awarded for considerable effort, and 25%
pts will be awarded for attempt.
Students are expected to turn in individual work. Reading and research can be collaborative, but final
product must be original.