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Tessa Kheradi Book Activity #6 Two new ideas’ I learned about Mythology: One navigational tip: One informational feature: Lesson Idea Exploring Mythology In //Vacation Under the Volcano//, Jack and Annie traveled to ancient Rome and learned a lot about Roman life while they were there. Today you will have the opportunity to explore a major part of Roman life (Mythology) and possibly stumble upon the man that saved Jack and Annie at the end of the book. Use the websites to answer the questions below.
 * 1) The Roman’s conquered Greece and brought the Greek’s stories back to Italy with them. They changed the names of the characters in each story to traditional Roman names and adopted the stories as their own.
 * 2) Myths were created to explain the tribulations of life.
 * 1) Click on the links within the website to expand the page and discover more in-depth information on each god/goddess.
 * 1) The //winged sandals// site had both animated videos and written stories of each god/goddess. Students are able to read the myth and then watch it play out in short cartoon episodes.

Use [] to answer the following questions:

1. Choose one god or goddess to read about. Write down their name and what they were the god or goddess of. Then pick two facts that you find interesting and write them down.

2. Click the “watch stories” link at the bottom of the god/goddess story you choose to read. Watch the episodes then summarize the myth surrounding the god or goddess you choose.

Use [] to answer the following questions:

1. Read the information located above the chart. Write down three new facts that you learned about Roman gods and goddesses.

2. Using the comparison chart compare and contrast two gods/goddesses that share the same task. Be sure to include the Greek and Roman names for each.

Rubric- /12 Fully completed each question (3pts. Each) /3 Actively participated in the workshop session and shared information with the class (3pts.)

Total score __/ 15pts.