Introduction

You are an ancient Greek Citizen, going about your daily business. Another citizen of your city state frantically approaches you, informing you that Zeus has summoned certain people to a common meeting place to receive an extremely important message. You are included.

Zeus doesn't often call for a meeting of mere mortals. His hands are often tied mediating conflicts within his own family that erupt on Mount Olympus. However, you certainly are not one to question the Gods. Therefore, you immediately stop what you are doing and rush to the meeting place.

Gossip envelopes you along the way, stating that even women and children have been invited to attend this meeting. Hearing this, you quicken your pace to a sprint. Certainly, Zeus must have an important message to deliver!

Upon arrival, a curious collection of citizens from varying, and in some cases, warring city states demands your attention. Tempers begin to flare again before Zeus appears, but upon his Godly arrival, silence covers the crowd like a heavy blanket. Fists that were raised in anger freeze like ice. No one wants to challenge the Supreme ruler.

With all movement stopped dead, Zeus expresses the concern embedded in his Godly heart. He is tired of watching turmoil spread like wildfire throughout his kingdom.

As an extremely proud and intelligent God, Zeus realizes that another, outside culture may soon overtake his beloved Greece as a result of all of the conflicts that boil internally. Small thunder bolts appear like static electricity as he summarizes his irritation that the city states can't simply get along. As he continues, lightning bolts explode in full force. Fear, like blood, runs through your veins.

You're not surprised that the almighty Zeus has a plan. He demands that each of you accept a particular research assignment. Then, Zeus explains that all of the information will be compiled in one, central source, documenting the accomplishments of Greece. That way, he reasons, even if the petty conflicts lead to the demise of this great civilization, there will, at least, be accurate and thorough records.

Stone tablets are passed among the crowd. Yours finally arrives, and you read your assignment carefully. You vow to do your best work. You certainly don't want to disappoint an already displeased Zeus.

Click here if you are a member of the Greek Academy.

Click here if you support traditional healing practices.

Click here if you are a student of Hippocrates.

Click here if you are an aspiring actor!

Click here if you are a friend of Alexander the Great.

Click here if you are an Olympic Sports fan.

Click here if you are a Greek sailor.

Click here if you are a Greek real estate agent in Athens.

Click here if you are a Greek real estate agent in Sparta.

Click here if you are an Athenian soldier fighting in the Peloponnesian War.

Click here if you are a Spartan soldier fighting in the Peloponnesian War.

Click here if you are a fashion editor.

Click here if you are the entertainment editors.

Click here if you are a Greek Historian documenting Solon.

Click here if you are a Greek woman with marriage advice.

Click here if you researching Socrates.

Click here if you are researching Pericles.

Click here if you are writing about foods.

Click here if you are taking a peek inside the Agora.

Click here if you are describing Greek homes.

Click here if you are researching Greek's beliefs about death.

Click here if you are a Trojan soldier.

Click here if you are trying to save the Parthenon.

Click here if you are researching the island of Crete.

Click here if you are researching trade.

Click here if you're a Greek woman reporting on your daily life.

Click here if you're a Greek child.

Click here if you are writing about religion.

Click here if you're a fly on the wall observer at a Greek Symposium.

Use the websites indicated on your page and the trade books in the LRC.

1. First, your teachers will place you with a partner and distribute the assignments. Also, make sure to get a copy of the article checkpoints. You will need to have your teachers sign this several times throughout this project.

2. Go to the web page and read the assignment from Zeus. Then, you will click on your group's specific topic. Read the assignment carefully to make certain you understand what is expected of you. You may briefly explore the links to help you understand your task. You may also wish to look through the various books in the LRC to help you. Although the links contain valuable information, this will not be the only way you obtain information.

3. Before you proceed any further, obtain a copy of the "Check for Clarification" worksheet and fill it out with your group. Turn it into your teachers before going any deeper into your topic.

4. After receiving approval from your teachers on your plan, you may begin researching. Do this using the note taking procedure we have taught in class. Again, be certain to not limit yourselves to only the web sites. Use books as well.

5. When you feel you are finished and have adequate information to proceed, show your notes to your teachers for approval.

6. When you gain approval for your notes, you may begin creating a Power Note outline.

7. When you are satisfied that your outline is complete, show it to a teacher and gain approval. Your outline should be typed and complete, showing support and elaboration for all subjects.

8. Upon receiving approval for your outline, You and your partner may now begin to compose your typed article, using your outline as a guide. Don't forget to assume the role and perspective that Zeus has given you.

9. Once the first draft of your article is finished and your group has proofread it carefully, turn the article into the editors for them to check.

10. Upon receiving your edited article back from the editors, make the necessary changes.

11. Only after all of these steps are complete should you begin to look for images to add to your article. Make certain the pictures are appropriate and enhance the message you intend to send to your writing. They should be included within your article rather than appearing at the end.

12. Finally, after you are able to view your completed article with the pictures, create a title. Be creative! Make certain to also include the authors on your final copy.