Mythology Web Quest
An Internet Web Quest on Mythology
(created by Mrs. Claninof MSD of Pike Township
Edited /Modified by Dr. Pritts)
Introduction
Picture this: You are presented with the task of describing ‘Who are those fabulous folks on Mount Olympus’. Since the school will not allow us to take a field trip to Greece and climb Mount Olympus (Is it fiction or nonfiction?), we must use the resources available to us to answer the question.
The Quest
To find out who those fabulous folks on Mount Olympus are.
The Process and Resources
In this web quest, you will be working by yourself. You will answer the Task or Question. You will explore webpages from people all over the world who care about mythology.
Phase 1 – Background
Us 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 deeply as you can.
Phase 2 – Looking Deeper from Different Perspectives
Instructions:
1.Explore each task below
2.Read through the information linked to your task. When you look at the information, copy sections that you feel are important by dragging the mouse across the passage and copying/pasting it into a Word document. Add any notes to this page. We will print one page at the end of your quest with these important notes and websites.
3.Remember to copy/paste the URL you have copied so that we can refer to it quickly when needed.
4.Be prepared to write your new information in a 1 page report.
Task #1 Mount Olympus
A: Use the links below to answer these questions:
1.Who lived on Mount Olympus?
2.What is Mount Olympus?
3.Where is Mount Olympus?
B: Choose one god or goddess who interests you. Use many adjectives to describe the god or goddess and make a word cloud using Wordle. Make sure to include the god/goddesses’ name.
C: Find the names below and write out how to say each using pronunciation form.
1.Hephaestus
2.Aphrodite
3.Psyche
4.Prometheus
5.Phaeton
Task #2 Greek Gods and Goddesses
A: Use the links below to answer the following questions.
1.Who was Hera’s husband?
2.What is Demeter’s Roman name?
3.Who did Dionysus rescue?
4.What is Echo’s name in 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’ Latin name?
ØGreek Mythology- Gods, Heroes, and dictionary
Task #3 Beasts and Creatures
A: Use the links below to answer the following.
1.Who was Medusa the Gorgan? What did she do?
2.What was the Sphinx? What did she do?
3.What was the Griffin? What did it do?
ØMyth Man's Beast and Creatures
Task #4 Mythology in Modern Society
A: Use the links below to answer the following.
1.What is the city in Ohio names 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
B: Using the Myth Man’s Greek Quiz link, take the two quizzes to see what you know about Greek mythology. Record your results on the Task Form.
Phase 3 – Debating, Discussing, and Reaching Consensus
Now that you’ve learned about Greek mythology, use the information that you have gathered on your one page of information and the information on your answer form to answer the question posed in the beginning of your quest: ‘Who are those fabulous folks on Mount Olympus?’ Convince me that your answer is correct.