Greek Mythology WebQuest
By yourself
As A Group
Step 1: Research the Stories
Step 3: Write Your Own Myth
Step 2: Research the Gods
Step 4: Create a Movie Poster
INTRODUCTION
Ancient Greek myths are wonderful stories that teach a lesson or explain an event in the universe.
Today, science can explain where rain comes form or why the season change. But, many thousands of
years ago, humans wanted to understand the world around them, so they created gods and goddesses
who rules the universe, and invented stories that answered their questions…
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Why does the sun rise and set every day?
How do plants grow?
Who placed the stars in the sky?
What is love, war, jealousy?
What is lightning and thunder?
Why does the moon change shape?
What are some things beautiful?
How do families work?
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Where does fire come from?
How did the world form?
What makes a volcano erupt?
How do birds fly?
Where does snow come from?
Why is there evil in the world?
Who makes the waves?
Why do humans have different emotions?
Your Task
Your job is to gain a good understanding of the different Greek myths, gods and goddesses on your own.
Then, with your group, invent an original myth to teach a lesson or explain an event in the natural world.
Your group will be responsible for creating the story, writing the script, performing the scenes, and
making an exciting “movie” poster to advertise your production.
Process and resources
Step 1: Research the Stories (on your own)
Use this list of websites that have Greek mythology stories to complete the research.
Kidipede – Storynory – Winged Sandals – Greek Myth, Legends and Gods for Children – History for Kids
– Mr. Donn – Hermes and Apollo – Starfall – Thinkquest – The Olympian gods
Google those different websites and use them to research of at least 5 stories. Provide on your own
paper a brief summary of each story.
Step 2: Research the gods and goddess (on your own)
Use the websites from before to fill out a research sheet on a different god/goddess than you had
assigned for your presentation in class.
Step 3: Write your own myth (with your group)
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Use at least 3 common characteristics of myths in your story
Brainstorm ideas
Write the story
Transform it into script
Edit and revise your rough draft (this final draft will be turned in)
Rehearse your play
Get ready for the final production and videotaping (yes we will film it!)
Step 4: Create a movie poster (with your group)
Look at examples of famous movie posters. What do you like about them? Create your own poster with
dramatic images, a great slogan, characters and who represents them, and any appropriate credits.
Review the evaluation sheets for each project so that you can get full credit.
Use the checklist to make sure you finished each part of the webquest.
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Obtained a group of 3-4 people to work with. Names:______________________ _________
Researched at least 5 stories. List: ______________________________________________
Researched a god or goddess. Name:______________________
Filled out research paper on god or goddess:___ _____________
With group, brainstormed ideas for myth. Title:_____________
Used at least 3 characteristics of a myth. List:_______________
Write a group myth at least 3 pages long:__________________
Transformed myth into script
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Edit and revise myth
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Practiced or rehearsed myth
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Ready to preform or video myth for Monday
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Looked at examples of movie posters
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Create a movie poster displaying your myth
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a. Please create the poster on the computer or on 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper.
Greek Mythology Web Quest Checklist
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Obtained a group of 3-4 people to work with. Names:______________________ _________
Researched at least 5 stories. List: ______________________________________________
Researched a god or goddess. Name:______________________
Filled out research paper on god or goddess:___ _____________
With group, brainstormed ideas for myth. Title:_____________
Used at least 3 characteristics of a myth. List:_______________
Write a group myth at least 3 pages long:__________________
Transformed myth into script
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Edit and revise myth
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Practiced or rehearsed myth
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Ready to preform or video myth for Monday
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Looked at examples of movie poster
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Create a movie poster displaying your myth
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a. Please create the poster on the computer or on 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper.