Greek Mythology

1. Grades/ Subjects

1.1. 6th or 7th grade

1.2. Social Studies

2. Learning Objectives

2.1. 7 – W3.1.4 Describe the characteristics that classical civilizations share.

2.2. The students will learn about Greek Gods, and some basics of Greek Mythology

2.3. The Students Should Apply what they learned about Greek Mythology to a PowerPoint Presentation to illustrate what they have learned.

3. State Standard

3.1. Analyze classical civilizations and empires and their lasting impact.

4. Week PLan

4.1. Monday - Instruction Time

4.2. Tuesday - Work on Graphic Organizer

4.2.1. Also work on Powerpoint if they have time

4.3. Wenseday - Continue Working on Powerpoint

4.4. Thursday - Sart Presentations

4.4.1. Also Work on Cooperative Organizer during other Projects

4.5. Friday - Continue Presentations

4.5.1. Finish Organizer and turn it in

5. Lesson Overview

5.1. Basics of Mythology

5.2. Gods and Goddesses

5.3. Classical Era Similarities

6. Assessment

6.1. I want them to show that they were actually paying attention to the other presentations, and make sure that they are giving the same respect they asked for during their presentations.

6.2. The students will be graded on their projects, and how well they pay attention to the other presentations.

6.3. If they follow the rubric, share the efforts, and fill out both graphic organizers they will be given a good grade.

6.4. The partners will be given the same grade on the project, but they could have different grades on both graphic organizers.

6.5. The project will be out of 50 points, and just because your partner got a good grade that does not mean you will.

6.6. I will take points of for being disrespectful during another student’s presentation, so just because you’re done presenting that doesn’t mean you can goof off.

7. Cooperative Work

7.1. Working In pairs

7.2. Splitting the work

7.3. Doing their share

7.4. Comparing Notes

8. Use of Technology

8.1. Chromebooks

8.1.1. Creating a Google Slide/Powerpoint

9. Materials Needed

9.1. PowerPoint for instructional proposes

9.2. PowerPoint/ Google slides for the project

9.3. Laptops

9.4. Greek god/ Goddess graphic organizer

9.5. Greek God/ Goddess graphic organizer #2

9.6. Notebook for note taking

10. Procedure

10.1. Instructional Powerpoint

10.1.1. Topic = Greek Mythology and Basics of Mythology

10.2. Students get a partner

10.2.1. Teacher Assigns Partners

10.3. Assign A God/ Goddess

10.4. Explain Project Requirements

10.4.1. Also Explain the Grading Rubric

10.5. Hand out Graphic Organizer

10.6. Let the students work on their powerpoint

10.6.1. Day After Instruction Period

10.6.2. 2 Days to Work on the project.

10.7. Pass out Cooperative graphic Organizer

10.7.1. Fill out Information During other Presentations