Greek Mythology Create-A-Center Written by Rebecca Stark Educational Books n Bingo

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1 Greek Mythology Create-A-Center Written by Rebecca Stark Educational Books n Bingo

2 DIRECTIONS FOR CREATING A LEARNING CENTER MATERIALS: 4 pieces of oak tag or heavy poster board, 28 x 22 Scissors Plastic or cloth tape Stapler DIAGRAM A 1. Tape together the backs of the 3 pieces of oak tag. See Diagram A / 2 2. Use the 4th piece of oak tag to cut out pockets. Cut them to the following sizes: 2-9 x 11 1/ x 8 1/ 2 See Diagram B. 11 1/ / Staple the edges of the pockets to the oak tag, leaving the tops open. Cover the stapled edges with the plastic tape. The larger pockets will be used to hold puzzles and other information you may wish to make available. The smaller pockets will be used to hold the task cards. See Diagram C. 4. Label and decorate your center with drawings and/or pictures from magazines. See Diagram C. 5. Cut out the task cards along the heavy black lines. Place them and the extra activities in the appropriate pockets / 2 8 1/ 2 8 1/ 2 DIAGRAM B DIAGRAM C ANSWERS TO CROSSWORD PUZZLE CODE FOR MYTH A=O B=Z C=Y D=X E=A F=W G=V H=T I = U J=S K=R L=Q M=P N=N O= I P=M Q=L R=K S=J T=H U=E V=G W= F X=D Y=C Z=B 2016 Barbara M. Peller, also known as Rebecca Stark The purchase of this book entitles the buyer to exclusive reproduction rights of the student activity pages for his or her class only. The reproduction of any part of the work for an entire school or school system or for commercial use is prohibited.

3 Olympian Gods and Goddesses Make a seek-and-find of at least 20 Greek gods and goddesses. KNOWLEDGE Make a chart showing the 12 gods and goddesses of Olympus and their responsibilities. KNOWLEDGE

4 Olympian Gods and Goddesses COMPREHENSION Draw a map of Hades. Perform a skit to represent Demeter s search for Persephone. COMPREHENSION

5 Olympian Gods and Goddesses Make stick puppets and dramatize the myth about Persephone. APPLICATION Pretend that Apollo is taking a leave of absence and you are applying to Zeus to take his place. Write a letter convincing him that you have the proper qualifications for the job. APPLICATION

6 Write an editorial about Zeus treatment of Prometheus. Did the punishment fit? ANALYSIS Heroes and Heroines Choose a hero or heroine of Greek mythology and do a take-off on the show This is Your Life. ANALYSIS

7 Write a song or poem about a monster, beast, or other figure of Greek mythology. SYNTHESIS Monsters and Beasts and Giants SYNTHESIS original story in the heroic tradition. Create a monster and write an

8 Judge Odysseus cleverness. Cite examples. EVALUATION The Trojan War Pretend that Paris is on trial for his responsibility for bringing about the Trojan War. Write your closing argument as his defender or prosecutor. EVALUATION

9 GREEK MYTHOLOGY CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 2. Hades dog. 4. He ferried the dead across the river to Hades. 6. Hero who had to perform 12 labours. 9. He held the heavens on his shoulders. 10. Everything he touched turned to gold. 12. Monster killed by Theseus. 13. One of the Gorgons; slain by Perseus. 17. It was deadly to lose a race to her. 19. Used to describe the fleece gained by Jason and the Argonauts. 20. This epic poem by Homer told of the Trojan War. 22. He wrote Theogony. 23. This epic poem told of Odysseus wanderings. 24. Heracles had to clean these for Augeas. 26. Goddess of vengeance. 27. Half man, half horse. 28. Jason s crew. 29. Female divinity of nature. 31. She could only speak by repeating the sounds she heard. 33. Wife of Zeus. 35. She is described as the face that launched 1,000 ships. 36. Shrine of Apollo, known for its oracle. 37. God of wine. 38. Fell in love with his own image in the water. 40. God of music. 41. He flew too near the sun; son of Daedalus. Down 1. Meleager led in the expedition against this animal. 3. Mother of the chief gods. 5. He was asked to judge the beauty of Hera, Aphrodite, and Athene. 7. Goddess of beauty. 8. Goddess of discord. 10. Calliope was one. 11. Mother of Persephone. 14. Winged horse. 15. God of the lower world. 16. Most powerful Olympian god. 18. He fought and overcame the Amazons in the city of Athens. 21. Greek poet famous for 2 epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey. 25. His brother Zeus gave him the rule of the sea. 26. This was the drink of the gods. 28. Goddess of wisdom. 30. She opened the box which held the evils of humanity. 32. A confused and shapeless mass. 34. Hera s messenger who travelled on a rainbow. 39. Name of the Mt. where Paris and 3 goddesses assembled for his judgement.