Greek Mythology Social Media
Class:
English 12
Objectives:
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Students will be able to: Leverage knowledge of the Greek gods and goddesses to create modern-day versions and personas.
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Students will be able to: Conduct online research to identify myths and additional details to support the modern version of their selected god or goddess.
PA State Standards:
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CC.1.4.11–12. C: Develop and analyze the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic; include graphics and multimedia when useful to aid comprehension.
Project Summary:
English 12 students were introduced to Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses of Olympus as part of a unit on world mythology. Following this introduction, students were asked to select a god or goddess and create a social media version for modern audiences using information and characteristics discussed in class. In order to complete the project, students were also required to conduct independent research to uncover details and information needed to meet the project's requirements, which included creating a custom username and profile bio, using AI prompts and Google image searches to find and develop images for their profiles, and incorporating interactions with other gods and goddesses.