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?