Materials

• Handouts of “Learning Cube for Greek Gods and Goddesses” for each student (Attachment B)
• Heavy poster paper
• Scissors
• Markers
• Tape
• Teacher-provided encyclopedias and/or other resources on Greek gods and goddesses

Instructional Activities

1. Review content covered to this point in the unit.
   
   
2. Distribute handouts of “How to Develop a Learning Cube” (Attachment B).
   
   
   NOTE: If students have already completed a learning cube in a previous session, have them review the steps.
   
   
3. Pass out poster paper, and instruct students to develop learning cubes on the six Greek gods and goddesses. Each square on the cube should represent a different god or goddess and reflect the area they controlled. Provide the resource materials to assist students as they complete their cube in class.
   
   
4. Divide the poster paper into 6 equal squares that, when cut and glued, will form a cube. The division of the poster paper should look like the following drawing:
   
   
   
5. Draw or write in each square one fact or scene depicting an aspect of a Greek god or goddess. Include a reference to the god or goddess in present day culture, architecture or politics if possible.
   
   
6. Put along the dotted lines indicated in the drawing and fold along lines to create a cube. Tape the cube together.
   
   
7. Display the cubes around the room until the assessment session.