the gods and goddesses of greece become an expert on the god or goddess that interests you most!

The Gods and Goddesses of Greece

Become an expert on the god or goddess that interests you most!

Objectives: 1. Conduct research to learn about a Greek god or goddess 2. Create a well-organized PowerPoint to display the information about your god or goddess 3. Teach your classmates about your god or goddess through an engaging and creative 1-minute presentation

AresGod of War

Appearance: a bearded, good-looking warrior dressed for battle

Symbols/Attributes: a.) the spear b.) also associated with dogs and vultures

Strengths: Decisive, determined, fearless Weaknesses: impulsive, bloodthirsty, wants to fight

regardless of the consequences Parents: a.) son of Zeus and Hera

b.) his parents don’t like him Spouse: Never married but had many affairs,

especially with Aphrodite Children: a.) Diomedes

b.) Cycnus c.) Oenomaus

StudentSample

Did you know? Ares was usually more focused on the combat and bloodshed of a conflict rather than who was right and who was wrong.

AthenaThe Goddess of Wisdomwar, weaving, and pottery

Appearance: a young woman wearing a helmet and holding a shield with the head of Medusa on it and a spear

Symbols/Attributes: a.) Owls (watchfulness & wisdom) b.) Shield c.) Allowed to use Zeus’s

thunderbolt and other weapons

Strengths: Rational, intelligent, a powerful defender in war but also a peacemaker

Weaknesses: Is not emotional or compassionate

Parents: born from the forehead of her father Zeus in full battle armor

Spouse: NoneChildren: None

StudentSample

Fun Fact: She taught women how to spin and embroider. When one of the women, Arachne bragged that she was better at spinning than Athena, she was turned into a spider.

Research the following information about your god/goddess:

AppearanceSymbols/attributesStrengthsWeaknessesParentsSpouseChildren 1-2 Fun Facts

What are some ways to create engaging presentations?