Yesterday, I handed out this printout, which lists Greek and Roman gods and goddesses along with their functions. I starred the ones that I felt it is especially important to know, and that will appear on a small part of the quiz next week. You should know each of the starred gods/goddesses' Greek and Roman names as well as their roles or functions. For example, you should know that Zeus (Greek) is the same as Jupiter (Roman), and that he is the god of the sky as well as the leader of the gods. Learning these will help you in language arts as well as social studies. Greek and Roman mythology appears again and again in Western culture, entertainment, art, and literature - think of the names of the planets, Disney movies, etc.
Extra credit opportunity: We are almost finished with the first nine weeks, and many of you could use extra credit to ensure that you earn the grade you want in World History class. Even if you have an A, try to aim for an A+.
For a small amount of extra credit, students can create flash cards to learn the Greek and Roman names AND the roles of the gods and goddesses on the handout. For additional extra credit, students can design a creative learning tool to teach others about the gods and goddesses. This could involve creating a poster or brochure with pictures of some of the different gods and goddesses as well as captions describing their names and roles. You could also write a poem or rap about the gods. Be creative - I am open to different ideas.
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