Mythology Come Alive Game
Relive the adventures of Greek heroes and heroines by creating a 3-D board game.
1. Read several Greek myths. Learn about their major heroes and heroines. Working with your classmates, design a board game based on what you learned.
2. First, make a plan for your game. Will there be a theme such as the labors of Hercules or the travels of Ulysses? What will be the objective of the game? How will players advance around the board? Will you use random number generators or a spinner? Will players move forward based on their answers to questions? Write basic directions for your game with Crayola True to Life Colored Pencils.
3. Next, design your game board. For a 3-D game such as one shown, based on a climb to the top of Mt. Olympus, select two boxes with lids of different sizes that can be set one on top of the other. Cover each box with gift wrap or decorated paper. Glue paper to the boxes.
4. Use Crayola Fine Line Markers and a ruler to draw game paths on white paper. Cut these out and glue them on the top of each box. Divide the paths into squares. Write ideas related to mythology in some squares. Draw illustrations from myths in and around others using the realistic colors of True to Life Colored Pencils. For example: "See Medusa’s head and turn to stone. Lose your next turn." Or, "Charm Cerberus with sweet music. Advance to Charon’s ferry."
5. Make Crayola Model Magic® features, such as a Mt. Olympus for the center of the board or a Pandora’s box to hold your question cards. If you are making a large structure, use a paper cup or another armature under the Model Magic form. You also could make your own playing pieces such as Charon’s boat, Orpheus’ lyre, or a figure of the Cyclops. Air-dry the sculptures.
6. To keep your game pieces clean while you use them, coat them with a glaze of equal parts water and Crayola School Glue. Air-dry the glaze.
7. Create and decorate a set of question cards on index cards. Remember to include an answer key.
8. Review your rules to make sure they match your game board and cover all possibilities for play, including how a correct answer will affect a player’s progress. When you are finished, enjoy playing your game! Store the pieces in the boxes between sessions.
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.
Crayola Modeling Materials including Crayola Model Magic®, and Model Magic Fusion™, Crayola Air-Dry Clay, and Crayola Dough—
- Keep away from open flames. Do not use to make candleholders, hot plates, trivets, or other similar objects that will be used or placed near fire and other heat sources.
- Do not put in an oven, microwave, or kiln.
- Do not make into vessels/containers that will hold unpackaged food.
- The use of modeling material to make items that look like food is discouraged for children younger than age 5 to avoid their confusion with real food.
- Unless sealed with a water-resistant glaze, do not make projects exposed to or immersed in water, such as boats or outdoor bird feeders. They would disintegrate when exposed to moisture.
- Crayola Dough—contains gluten (wheat flour) as an ingredient.
- Crayola Air-Dry Clay, Crayola Model Magic and Model Magic Fusion are gluten-free. However, they are produced on the same machinery as Crayola Dough which does contain gluten. Although the machines are cleaned prior to the start of each production run, there is a slight possibility that trace amounts of gluten from Crayola Dough may be present in the other modeling compound products. For information regarding specific ingredients or allergic concerns, please call our Consumer Affairs department at 1-800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Standard Time.
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.
- If students with learning differences are involved in this project, read some of the stories aloud or use other presentation strategies to enhance comprehension. Pair students who will encourage each other to use their talents in the creation of the game.
- Create posters or storyboards for a commercial to advertise the games to other students. Which ads are most effective? Why?
- Hold a games marathon. Invite older students and families to play, too!
- Use questions such as these to evaluate the games: Is the overall visual effect of the game neat, attractive, and colorful? Are the directions clear, and is the game exciting to play? Is an extensive knowledge of mythology incorporated into the game, and are answers to questions clear and accurate? Did students work well together and resolve any problems that arose fairly and with consideration for the feelings of others?
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