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Odyssey Myth Group Project

Odyssey Myth Group Project. Myths Group Project. The Ancient Greeks used myths, like those about Odysseus, to both explain the world around them and teach lessons to their children. A young child listening to the episode about Scylla and Charybdis might learn that

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Odyssey Myth Group Project

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  1. Odyssey Myth Group Project

  2. Myths Group Project • The Ancient Greeks used myths, like those about Odysseus, to both explain the world around them and teach lessons to their children. A young child listening to the episode about Scylla and Charybdis might learn that • a.) whirlpools are caused by giant sea monsters and • b.) sometimes you have to choose the lesser of two evils. Today, your group will have three jobs.

  3. 1. Explain the lesson from The Odyssey. Your group must decide what lesson Homer was trying to teach in the episode you are given. Remember, this should be a lesson the Ancient Greeks would value, not necessarily one that would be valued today. (HINT: If you use that packet from the webquest from the beginning of the unit, this part might be a heck of a lot easier.)

  4. 2. Create the myth (and explanation). Your group will be given a natural event or element to explain to your Ancient Greek audience. While your myth does not have to be logical, it should make sense and not be completely ridiculous and pointless.

  5. 3. Create a visual presentation of your lesson and myth. This could be a poster, dramatic presentation or PowerPoint. However you present your stuff, it should be -CREATIVE, -CLEAR, -ACCURATE and -CLEARLY THE RESULT OF TIME AND EFFORT.

  6. Group Episode and Event Assignments Episode Event/ Element Group 1: Cyclops the tides Group 2: Circe snow meltingGroup 3: Sirens crabs walking sidewaysGroup 4: Land of the Dead ocean currentsGroup 5: Sun Cows mosquitoesGroup 6: Cicones rainbows

  7. Instructions 1. Explain lesson from The Odyssey. Your group must decide what lesson Homer was trying to teach in the episode you are given. Remember, this should be a lesson the Ancient Greeks would value, not necessarily one that would be valued today. (HINT: If you use that packet from the webquest from the beginning of the unit, this part might be a heck of a lot easier.) 2. Create the myth and explanation. Your group will be given a natural event or element to explain to your Ancient Greek audience. While your myth does not have to be logical, it should make sense and not be completely ridiculous and pointless. 3. Create a visual presentation of your myth. This could be a poster, dramatic presentation or PowerPoint. However you present your stuff, it should be -CREATIVE, -CLEAR, -ACCURATE and -CLEARLY THE RESULT OF TIME AND EFFORT.

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