Introduction

Picture this: you are presented with the task of describing 'Who are those Fabulous Folks on Mount Olympus'. Since the school won't allow us to take a field trip to Greece and climb Mount Olympus(is it real or fictional?), we must use the resources we have available to answer the question above.

The Quest

To find out who are those Fabulous Folks on Mount Olympus?

The Process and Resources

In this WebQuest you will be working by yourself. You will answer the Task or Quest(ion). You will explore Webpages from people all over the world who care about Mythology. Because these are real Webpages we're tapping into, not things made just for schools, the reading level might challenge you. Feel free to use the online Webster dictionary or one from the classroom.

Phase 1 - Background: Something for Everyone

Use the Internet information linked below to answer the basic questions of who? what? where? when? why? and how? Be creative in exploring the information so that you answer these questions as fully and insightfully as you can.

Phase 2 - Looking Deeper from Different Perspectives

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Individuals will explore each task below

2. Read through the files linked to your task. When you look at the files on the computer, copy sections you feel are important by dragging the mouse across the passage and copying / pasting it into Microsoft Word. Add many notes to one page. We will print one page at the end with your important notes and websites.

3. Note: Remember to write down or copy/paste the URL of the file you take the passage from so you can quickly go back to it if you need to to prove your point.

4. Be prepared to write what you've learned into one or two paragraphs.

Task #1 Mount Olympus

Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Task #1 Mount Olympus:

1. Who lived on Mount Olympus?

2. What is Mount Olympus?

3. Where is Mount Olympus?


1. Choose one god or goddess that interests you most.
Using many adjectives to describe the god or
goddess. Be sure to include the name.

**Find the names below and write out how to say it using the pronunciation form.


1. Hephaestus

2. Aphrodite

3. Psyche

4. Prometheus

5. Phaeton

• Mount Olympus - Describes the who,what, where of Mt Olympus
• Myth Man's Gallery - Has all god and goddess with many pictures
• How to say the greek names - pronunciation

Task #2 Greek gods and godesses

Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Task #2 Greek gods and godesses:

** Answer the following questions using the websites below.

1. Who was Hera's husband?



2. What is Demeter's Roman name?



3. Who did Dionysus rescue?



4. What is Echo's name is Greek?



5. What is Athena's name in Greek?



6. Who is Helen and how did she start the Trojan War?



7. Who had the idea of the wooden horse that brought
destruction to Troy?



8. What is Odysseus's Latin name?

• Greek Mythology- Gods, Heroes, and dictionary - Researching the Gods on Mt. Olympus
• Myth Man's names in greek - Shows how to write the gods names in greek
• Trojan War - Has many links to things with the trojan War

Task #3 Beasts and Creatures

Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Task #3 Beasts and Creatures:

**Answer the following questions about the beasts and creatures of Ancient times.

1. Who was Medusa the Gorgon? What did she do?



2. What was the Sphinx? What did she do?



3. What was the Griffin? What did it do?

• Myth Man's Beast and Creatures - Identifies the beasts and creatures. What they are and did

Task #4 Mythology in Modern Society

Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Task #4 Mythology in Modern Society:

** Using the Myth Man's Greek Quiz, take the quizzes to see what you know about Greek Mythology. Let me know your results.

**Next answer the questions.

1. What is the city in Ohio named after the time in
Greek Mythology?


2. How many cities in the United States are named Troy?




3. Mars is a constellation? True or False

• Myth Man's Greek Quiz - Two quizzes appear
• Mythology in Modern Society - How the greek time has influenced us today

Phase 3 - Debating, Discussing, and Reaching Consensus

Now, you have learned about Greek Mythology. Use information, pictures, movies, facts, opinions, etc. from the Webpages you explored to convince me that your answer is correct. Your WebQuest should be written out on the paper given to you. Also glue your pictures on the same paper. Answer each question completely.

Phase 4 - Real World Feedback

Now's the time to put your learning into a letter you'll send out for real world feedback. With a partner you will write a letter that contains facts, information, and perspectives that you've gained. Here's the process:

1. Begin your letter with a statement of who you are and why you are writing your message to this particular person.

2. Give background information that shows you understand the topic.

STATE THE TASK / QUEST(ION) AND YOUR GROUP'S ANSWER.

3. Each person should write a paragraph that explains the facts you learned about Greek Mythology. Make sure you include examples from what you have read. Make sure to be specific in both the information (like where you got it from on the Web) and the reasoning (why the information proves your group's point).

4. Each person will proofread the letter. Use correct letter format and make sure you have correctly addressed the letter. Print your letter and make sure your teacher gets a copy.

Your Contact is: the designated contact

Conclusion

So, Who are Those Fabulous Folks on Mt. Olympus? Well, as we continue our unit on Greek Mythology it will be easier to come up with a correct answer, if you haven't figured all of it out yet. It's the same for understanding a topic as broad or complex as Mythology: when you only know part of the picture, you only know part of the picture. Now, you all know a lot more. Nice work! You should be proud of yourselves! How can you use what you've learned to see beyond the black and white of a topic and into the grayer areas? What other parts of Mythology could still be explored? Remember, learning never stops.