Research Project English 9

Odyssey Trading Cards

ASSIGNMENT: Choose a character from Greek mythology that you would like
to know more about. For this character, you will create a trading card
containing basic stats, a picture, genealogy, and any information that you
find interesting. This card will be displayed in the classroom.
WHERE TO BEGIN:
1. Choose a god, goddess, titan, or creature from Greek mythology.
Wikipedia is a good place to start your research.
2. Make a list of your top 3 choices.
3. Sign up for your character. Only one student will be allowed each
character, so if you feel really strongly about someone or something,
get your choices in as soon as possible.
MAKING THE CARD:
points)

(35

You MUST include the following on the card: a picture, their name
(Greek and Roman), their domain, and their genealogy (who they are related
to). The card should also include any facts that you find interesting. For
example, you may want to include a significant act that they committed, if
they have any famous demigod children, or if they have a feud with any
other god, etc. You should include at least 2 interesting facts about
your chosen character.
After you have gathered all of your information, create a well-organized,
note-card sized trading card (approximately 3x5 inches) containing the
required information and the 2 fun facts listed above.
You may use an actual notecard for this project. You may also create it on the
computer or on construction paper. Be as creative as possible! You may use
the front and the back of the card, as long as the required information is
present (preferably on the front so it is easily displayed). Just make sure that
the card is of the appropriate size and that you have a hard copy to turn in
on the due date.
PRESENTATION:
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You will give a brief (about 5 minute) presentation over your Greek
character in class. For this presentation, you will show the class your trading
card and read the information you collected.

DUE DATE:

(Example 1)

Poseido
n
God of the sea
Roman Name: Neptune
Brother of Hades and Zeus, child
of Cronus and Rhea

(Example 2)

Example
s

D
e
m
et

Goddess of agriculture
Roman Name: Ceres

Daughter of Cronus and Rhea,

sister of Zeus, Hades, and
Poseidon
Daughter with Zeus:
Persephone

Poseidon is a powerful,
important god in Greek myths,
but is an embarrassment and
less feared in Roman myths.
Sacred animals include snakes
God of wine and parties
and pigs
Has a feud with
Athena,
goddess
Roman
Name:
Bacchus
(Example 3)
Married to Ariadne (protector of
the labyrinth)

Dionysu
Sacred animals include
dolphins, serpents, tigers and
donkeys.

The last god to be accepted

into Mt. Olympus he was the
only one to have a mortal

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