Mythology+Web+Quest


 * Mythology Web Quest **

** Working with your partner, follow the steps below. Follow them completely! **
 * ** Down load the MLA note taking sheet for your notes. Print one copy of this sheet. Go pick it up at the printer. Make sure your names are at the top of the note taking sheet. **
 * [[file:Note Taking Sheet internet.doc]]
 * ** Discuss who will take notes on your information and who will work the computer. Indicate that beside your name on the MLA sheet. **
 * ** Look below to begin your web quest. **

= ** The Tasks ** = === **Students will participate in 1 of the tasks below of their choice. The task must be completed before Friday. Students may work only in their designated group of two. Each student must write a response to the questions posed in the task. Responses may be typed or handwritten. A rubric is included for the grading of student responses. After completing a task, students will have a good understanding of each topic, and will better appreciate the literature of Homer's Odyssey. ** ===

**Task #1: Greek Creation Myth / Gods and Goddesses **
=== **Answer the following question in either typed or handwritten format. The responses are due no later than Friday. Resources for searching for this information you must find on your own, but there are links at the bottom of this page to help you. Each student must turn in a response. ** ===

**5. Name and briefly describe (2-3 sentences) 6 major Greek Gods. Describe powers, personality, allies, etc. **
**_ ** **Task #2: The Iliad and the Trojan Horse ** **Answer the following question in either typed or handwritten format. The responses are due no later than Friday. Resources for searching for this information you must find on your own, but there are links at the bottom of this page to help you. Each student must turn in a response. ** **1. Who is Eris and why is she important to the beginnings of the Trojan War. ** **2. Which Gods were for the Torjans, and which were for the Greeks or Hellenes? ** **3. How was Helen lured away to Troy? ** **4. What role did Ulysses have in the Trojan War? ** **5. Research what roles Ajax and Achilles had in the war and explain in a brief paragraph for each. ** **_ ** **Task #3: Greek Heroes ** **Answer the following question in either typed or handwritten format. The responses are due no later than Friday. Resources for searching for this information you must find on your own, but there are links at the bottom of this page to help you. Each student must turn in a response. ** **1. Name and explain at least 4 characteristics of a Greek Hero. (I gave you these in class.) ** **<span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">2. Name a Greek Hero and give 1/2 page biography of each. ** **<span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">3. Name a Greek Hero and give 1/2 page biography of each. ** **<span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">4. Name a Greek Hero and give 1/2 page biography of each. ** **<span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">5. Which of these 3 heroes are the most heroic. Explain your response in no more than one page. ** **<span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">_ ** **<span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Task #4: Ulysses and the Odyssey ** **<span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Answer the following question in either typed or handwritten format. The responses are due no later than Friday. Resources for searching for this information you must find on your own, but there are links at the bottom of this page to help you. Each student must turn in a response. ** **<span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">1. What is Odysseus's parentage - find his family tree and draw at least two generations of it. ** **<span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">2. Why is Poseidon so biased against Ulysses? ** **<span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">3. Why is Athena loyal to Ulysses? ** **<span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">4. Describe the abilities / powers of Circe and Calypso. No more than a paragraph for each. ** **<span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">5. What heroic qualities does Ulysses hold? ** **<span style="font-family: 'arial narrow','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">HINT: Odysseus = Ulysses ** ** _ ** ** Assessment of Mythology Web Quest **
 * Students are given a copy of the rubric at the beginning of the web quest so that they are aware of the criteria before they begin. The third column in the rubric below, "Right on Target" shows what is expected of each student -- the standard. If the student fails to meet the standard, he/she may score 5 or 10 points. If the student goes above and beyond the standard, he/she an earn 20 points in each category. A percentage is figured by adding the points earned for each question. The same rubric will be used for each question. **
 * ** Project Scoring Rubric ** ||
 * ||  ||  ** Missed the Mark! **** 5 pts. **  ||  ** Getting Close! **** 10 pts. **  ||  ** Right On Target! **** 15 pts. **  ||  ** Bulls Eye!!! ** ** 20 pts. **  ||
 * ** Question Response: ** ||  || ** May have incorrect information; needs to consult group or do more research. ** || ** Has some of the answer correct or does not go into any depth in explaining response. ** || ** Has the correct answer and does some explanation or the response. ** || ** Has the correct answer and thoroughly explains it. May go beyond requirement and do extra work (research more than is asked for). ** ||

** RESOURCES ** ** Follow the links below to begin: ** ** This is the website I got the idea for this web quest from. This teacher has done a lot of work by finding you 25 links. Unfortunately, links don’t always work. Explore his resources, but remember to truly research you need to start with your own ideas. Hit the search engines and the media center for information. Use your question stems for ideas on what to research. ** ** [] **

** Works Cited ** ** Marassa, Mike. "Greek Mythology WebQuest." <http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/students/mmarassa/webquest/>. **