Step One: Research the Greek gods that live on Mount Olympus using the websites below. Fill out the worksheet as you go and see who played a major part behind the scenes of the Trojan War.
Step Two: Research the background and history of the Trojan War and complete the worksheet.
Step Three: Learn about what makes someone a hero and who those heroes are, in our time and the time of the Greek gods. Choose eight heroes on whom to write biographies (four must be ancient heroes and four must be modern heroes; no more than two modern heroes can be superheroes). In their biography, include basic information like birthdate and family history, as well as why you think they are a hero (great things they did or qualities they have). Also make sure to include the URL of the website where you get your information. Check out the rubric to see what needs to be included in the biography and how they will be graded. Remember, all biographies must be typed!
- Characteristics of a Hero
- What Makes a Hero?
- Fox News on What Makes a Hero
- Values of a Hero
- Ancient Heroes
- Heroes at Mythweb
- 15 Ancient Greek Heroes
- Roman Heroes at Mythography
- Heroes of Legends
- Heroes of Arthurian Legends
- Heroes of Robin Hood Stories
- Regional Myths and Heroes
- Modern Heroes
- Top Ten Comic Book Superheroes
- Heroes of History
- Time 100: Heroes and Icons
- Heroes of the New Millennium
- Real African American Heroes
- Jewish Heroes and Heroines
- Civil War Heroes
- Modern Female Heroes
Step Five: Check the rubric to insure you have finished everything correctly. Attach the worksheet on the gods, the eight biographies, and the six classifieds together and turn them in.
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Last modified 04/05/11
