Greek Mythology Character Cubes
Visit ancient Greece! Read Greek myths, then illustrate them with a 3-D display.
1. Find Greece on a world map. Research information about the names and qualities of ancient Greek characters. Read several Greek myths. Identify six characters or scenes that you find especially fascinating.
2. On white paper, draw six large circles with Crayola® Erasable Colored Pencils. Within each circle draw a square whose corners all touch the sides of the circle. Cut out the six circles with Crayola Scissors.
3. Inside the squares, create drawings showing characters, scenes, or objects from Greek mythology using Crayola Gel Markers. Write descriptions, including names. If you can, write them in Greek!
4. Fold the lines forming each square upward. Place one circle face down on its edges. Select one edge from each of four other circles and glue them to the edges of the circle facing down with Crayola Glue Sticks.
5. Glue one edge to its adjoining edge to form a square. Attach the remaining circle's edges to the four edges that are still open to form your Greek Mythology Character Cube.
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.
- Create skits about ancient Greek characters without using any names. Present these skits to the class to see if other students can figure out who the characters are from the clues in the presentation.
- Build replicas of ancient Greek temples. Make models of the original structures and how they look today.
- Interview someone who knows Greek. Learn how to write the Greek alphabet. Where can you find Greek letters in use today?
- Write a story about these characters in a contemporary setting. What aspects of the myth would have to change? Which could stay the same?
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