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Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Jacquelyn Bresser March 7, 2006 Greek Mythology I. Individual Development and Identity b. identify, describe and express appreciation for the influences of various historical and contemporary cultures on an individual’s daily life II. Learning Outcomes: Students will learn about some of the Greek gods and goddesses. They will be able to identify the names in Greek and Roman mythology, a few interesting facts about each, and a brief family lineage. The students will also learn about the significance of mythology today and where they can find it in today’s society. III. Evaluation: Students will form groups of 3-5 people and give a group presentation on one god or goddess. The students will perform research for a day and then create a presentation in any form that they would like (PowerPoint will be suggested). After the students perform their presentations in front of the class, they will take a test on the information learned. The questions will be straight from the presentations. IV. Curriculum: History, Sociology V. Instruction: The students should be assigned to groups of 3-5 people depending on the class size. They will be sent to the library to research a Greek god or goddess. There will be a list of the main ones and they may choose. Only one group to one god/goddess. The students will research the one they have chosen and create a presentation to give to the class. The students will have one day for research and one day for the actual set up of the presentation. PowerPoint should be suggested as a tool. While presenting the material to the class after two days of in class work, the students will take a test on the information learned. The questions will be derived from the material discussed in class. A list of the options for the presentations is included. The students must include the god/goddess’ Greek name, Roman, Name, a picture, family lineage, and the rest they are free to choose what they would like to include. The presentation must last about 7-10 minutes and include every member. VI. Questions: Do you know any stories from Greek mythology? If so what are they? Why do you think the Greeks came up with all these different stories and reasoning why things happened? Were they bored, or does it reflect Greek culture? Who do you think generally made up the stories? Older people, younger people, parents telling their children stories? Where do you see Greek mythology in today’s society? Is it still present? Attachment: Greek Gods/Goddesses Zeus Poseidon Hades Hestia Hera Ares Athena Apollo Aphrodite Hermes Artemis Hephaestus
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