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