Materials

• Pictures and/or slides of Roman gods and goddesses
• Drawing paper
• Descriptions of gods and goddesses
• Teacher-provided information on Roman mythology
• “Roman and Greek Gods Compared” chart (Attachment A)
• Teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or activity

Instructional Activities

1. Review content covered to this point in the unit.
   
   
2. Display pictures or slides of the various Roman gods and goddesses. Share with students the teacher-provided information on Roman mythology, including the approximate time period when this religion seemed to lose its dominance.
   
   
3. Distribute drawing paper. Read physical descriptions of selected gods and goddesses, and instruct students to attempt to draw a likeness of a specific god or goddess based on your description.
   
   
4. Instruct students to complete their crossword puzzle and chart (Attachment A).
   
   
5. Assign a teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other reinforcement activity, using available teacher resources.