Choice Board for Greek Myths by Kandace Walsh

Create Your Own Greek Hero

connerkh — 2025-01-03 23:25:33 UTC

Students design their own Greek hero complete with an origin story, special powers, fatal flaw, and a quest. They should include elements common to Greek heroes (divine parentage, supernatural abilities, etc.). Have students present their heroes to the class and explain how their character fits into Greek mythology traditions.

Modern Day Myth News Report

connerkh — 2025-01-03 23:25:33 UTC

Create a modern-day news report about a famous Greek myth. They can act as reporters interviewing Zeus about his latest thunder theft dispute, or cover the breaking news of Medusa's rampage. Students should write scripts, create props, and film their reports. This activity combines creativity with myth comprehension.

Olympic Gods Trading Cards

connerkh — 2025-01-03 23:25:33 UTC

Students create trading cards for the Olympic gods and goddesses. Each card should include the deity's name, Roman equivalent, symbols, powers, famous myths they appear in, and a hand-drawn illustration. Cards can be displayed in class and used for various games and activities.

Mythological Creature Zoo

connerkh — 2025-01-03 23:25:33 UTC

Students design a zoo exhibit for a mythological creature (e.g., Minotaur, Hydra, Cerberus). They should create an informational plaque including the creature's habitat, diet, behavior, and the myths it appears in. They can also include safety warnings and feeding schedules for their dangerous creatures!

Divine Instagram Profiles

connerkh — 2025-01-03 23:25:33 UTC

Students create paper-based 'Instagram profiles' for Greek gods or heroes. Include a profile picture, bio, recent posts about their mythological adventures, and comments from other mythological characters. This modern twist helps students understand character relationships and key events.

Mythological Problem Solving

connerkh — 2025-01-03 23:25:33 UTC

Look at different scenarios based on Greek myths, but stop before the resolution. Devise your own solutions before learning the actual myth's ending. For example: 'How would you defeat Medusa?' or 'How would you escape the Minotaur's labyrinth?'

Greek Myth Comic Strip

connerkh — 2025-01-03 23:25:33 UTC

Students create a 6-8 panel comic strip depicting a Greek myth of their choice. They should focus on including key plot points, accurate character depictions, and dialogue that captures the essence of the story. This helps with both artistic expression and story comprehension.