ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME

http://rome.mrdonn.org/comparison.html

1. Create a chart showing the difference between Greek and Roman gods. Provide name and brief description for each of the 12 major gods—the Olympians: Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Dionysus, Hera, Hermes, Hephaestus, Poseidon, Zeus.

List of Greek/Roman names for 12 Olympians:

http://rome.mrdonn.org/romangods/12gods.html

Brief description of Greek and Roman gods: click on links for each:

http://www.greek-gods-and-goddesses.com/

Chart that includes 12 Olympians as well as others:

http://www.roman-colosseum.info/roman-gods/greek-and-roman-gods.htm

Want an interactive site? Here you go!

http://www.mythweb.com/gods/index.html

2. Choose a god or goddess from the list you created and write a short (typed) description. Then design a shield (four inches in diameter) with a symbol that exemplifies that god or goddess.

Click on your god or goddess of choice to read about their characteristics:

http://rome.mrdonn.org/romangods/12gods.html

3. Greek and Roman Architecture:

Draw three kinds of Greek columns and write a brief description of each. Indicate which columns the Romans continued to use.

Really good information and illustrations:

http://greece.mrdonn.org/columns.html

Information plus illustrations of tops of columns:

http://library.thinkquest.org/6339/buttons/index.html

4. Constellations: Choose a constellation to transfer onto ½ sheet of black paper: http://www.dibonsmith.com/constel.htm

a. Place constellation over black paper.

b. Use a thumbtack to poke holes where stars are located.

c. Use a silver sharpie to mark where the holes are located.

d. Use silver sharpie and a ruler to connect the dots (as seen in the constellation picture).

e. Use silver glitter to mark the location of the principle stars. f. Write a brief description of the constellation myth.

5. Comparisons: What was the myth that explained how Athens got its name? What was the myth that explained how Rome got its name?

Greece (click to enlarge picture and caption):

http://theoutcast1821.deviantart.com/art/How-Athens-got-its-name-197883819

Rome: http://www.historyonthenet.com/Lessons/Legendofrome/legendofromemain.htm