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Greek Gods and Goddesses Project: Researching Greek Deities, Study Guides, Projects, Research of Computer Science

In this middle school social studies project, students will research a specific greek god or goddess by visiting various technology-based stations. They will create a powerpoint presentation, video, model, and scavenger hunt results, as well as engage in active and authentic learning. Students will be divided into groups and will rotate through stations such as model station, video station, online scavenger hunt, scanner station, and microsoft powerpoint.

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Project Description
Title: Greek Mythology
Description: You and your group will each research a particular Greek god or goddess. Using
numerous forms of technology and rotating to different centers, you will learn about your
god/goddess. At the end of the activity, you and your group will present the material to the rest
of your class. You will have a PowerPoint presentation with a video, scanned images, a self-
made drawing, and as much information as you can find on your god/goddess.
To complete this project, you will be going to six centers: Model Station, Video Station,
Online Scavenger Hunt, Scanner Station, Microsoft Paint, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Model Station: Your group will be using play-do to create a symbol for your Greek
god/goddess. It needs to correctly symbolize your god/goddess.
Video Station: Using the props provided, your group will need to create a 2-3 minute video on
your god/goddess. This needs to include information about what their domain was, any symbols
they may have had, etc.
Online Scavenger Hunt: Your group will be given an activity sheet where, using only the
approved websites, you will find more about your god/goddess.
Scanner Station: Your group will use this station to scan any images found in the library.
Microsoft Paint: Your group needs to draw a picture or symbol of your Greek god/goddess.
This will be used in your PowerPoint.
Microsoft PowerPoint: Your group will be using PowerPoint to bring everything together,
which will be presented at the end of the activity.
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Project Description Title: Greek Mythology Description: You and your group will each research a particular Greek god or goddess. Using numerous forms of technology and rotating to different centers, you will learn about your god/goddess. At the end of the activity, you and your group will present the material to the rest of your class. You will have a PowerPoint presentation with a video, scanned images, a self- made drawing, and as much information as you can find on your god/goddess. To complete this project, you will be going to six centers: Model Station, Video Station, Online Scavenger Hunt, Scanner Station, Microsoft Paint, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Model Station: Your group will be using play-do to create a symbol for your Greek god/goddess. It needs to correctly symbolize your god/goddess. Video Station: Using the props provided, your group will need to create a 2-3 minute video on your god/goddess. This needs to include information about what their domain was, any symbols they may have had, etc. Online Scavenger Hunt: Your group will be given an activity sheet where, using only the approved websites, you will find more about your god/goddess. Scanner Station: Your group will use this station to scan any images found in the library. Microsoft Paint: Your group needs to draw a picture or symbol of your Greek god/goddess. This will be used in your PowerPoint. Microsoft PowerPoint: Your group will be using PowerPoint to bring everything together, which will be presented at the end of the activity.

Group Project Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan Title: Greek Mythology Developed by: Katy Dennis, Andrew Neveils, Kourtney Singleton, Brittany Williams, Barb Franklin Subject Area: Social Studies Grade Level: Middle School (6th-8th) Purpose of the Activity: To learn about the Greek gods and goddesses by using technology to research and present the information. Learning Objectives (include at least one Georgia QCC or GPS): SS6G8 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe. a. Explain the diversity of European culture as seen in a comparison of German, Greek, Russian, French, and Italian languages, customs, and traditions. Describe how some of the following are incorporated in your unit:

1. Authentic **learning

  1. Active Learning
  2. Anchored** **instruction
  3. Problem based** learning. Authentic Learning must make information meaningful to the student and make it real to them. When the student creates a video on their subject, actually getting into the mindset of the god/ goddess, they are using authentic learning. Active Learning suggests that students who actively engage with the material, are more likely to recall information. We use active learning by letting the students interact with different forms of technology and hands on projects like a model station. Anchored Instruction is a technology-based learning that encourages students to pose and solve complex, realistic problems. Students have to create a PowerPoint presentation with many variables included that may cause them problems they need to overcome, and in doing so, they are using anchored instruction. Problem Based Learning causes students to create new solutions to new problems, and in doing so, helps them to learn. The students are given a god or goddess, some questions they have to answer, and centers to go to, but other than that, they are on their own for what they want to put on their slides, or how they want to run things. It causes them to learn about their topic, while fixing problems that come up on the technology side. How will your centers be organized? Describe the centers. See attached rotation schedule List the five forms of technology you used
  4. Computers
  5. Scanner
  6. Flash Drive
  7. Projector

Component Excellent Very Good Sufficient Needs Work Not Present Video between 2- minutes that correctly describes god/goddess: •Proper use of information •Use of props

Model correctly symbolizes god/goddess

Scavenger Hunt correctly completed using approved websites

PowerPoint Presentation: •Video •Model •Scavenger Hunt Information •Scanned Images

Completed Puzzle (^10 8 6 4 ) Creativity (^10 8 6 4 ) Name: Date:

Day 1 The students will be put into groups of 3. They will be assigned a god from the following list to research: Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Aphrodite, Athena, Ares and Hera. Groups and gods assigned will be put on a piece of paper, with a copy posted on the wall. The class will then go to the library to check out a book. They will then begin their research. When we return from the library, each group will be assigned a flash drive. They will be instructed to label it with the name of their god and the class period. They will be given a folder with their god’s name and class period on it to put all completed work in. Days 2- I will set up the centers and provide copies of the rotation schedule, with one posted on the wall in the classroom. Each group will go to their station and follow the instructions provided. They will get approximately 20 minutes at each station. After 20 minutes a whistle will blow, informing the students to prepare to move to the next station. This will provide enough time for two stations per day. The power point station is two sessions. Before the students can move to their new station they have to check their work area and make sure it is clean and orderly for the next group. If they forget the god they are assigned or the group they are with they will be instructed to check the list on the wall. Day 5 The students will go to their last station. After 20 minutes, they will then check their project for completeness. If things are missing they will be given a little extra time at that station to make any necessary improvements. Each day, I will be walking around making sure the instructions for each station are clear. I will also make sure the students are doing what has been assigned, giving suggestions when needed. At the end of each class I will instruct each group to put their flash drives and folders in the proper place. Day 6 I will ask for volunteers to go first to present their projects. I will use the rubric to evaluate the students on their project. They will be given 3-6 minutes to for their presentation. The students will be instructed to take notes about the other gods because they will be responsible for knowing this information. Suggest they look for the same information they had to find for the worksheet. After each presentation, I will summarize what I expect the students to know about each god, especially if a group left out important information.

Day 5 Zeus station 7 and review project Poseidon station 1 and review project Hades station 2 and review project Aphrodite station 3 and review project Athena station 4 and review project Ares station 5 and review project Hera station 6 and review project

Name Station Name

What did you

accomplish today?

Did all of the group members participate today?

Each group member sign here:

_________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Model Station At this station the kids will be able to create their favorite Greek god symbols using clay (play- do will be used to add color). Students will be able to chose out of the 9 Gods which shield or symbol they would like to create. That represents their god. The students can chose anything that represents there god or goddess. Below are some examples of what you can do (not required). Zeus = Thunder bold Poseidon= Waves Hades= Skelton Aphrodite= Heart Athena= Owl Ares= Sword Hera= Wedding rings

Description of How to Present Your Information

1. The student must use PowerPoint to present the information that they find in their Scavenger Hunt. a) They must also insert the video that they made into the PowerPoint presentation. 2. The student will need to show their models and explain what it is , and how it pertains to their god/goddess.

15. Who was the first, according to legend, to love Zeus?