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The following are IRP outcomes that are met with the completion of this Greek Mythology Web Quest. These outcomes are from the grade six/seven Social Studies and Language Arts IRPs. The page number following the outcome indicates where they can be found within the IRP. These are the general outcomes as printed in the IRP, and can be modified to specifically relate to this lesson.

Social Studies:

- Research information using print, non-print, and electronic sources. Pg. 54

- Demonstrate appreciation of contributions of a variety of cultures to Canada and the world. Pg. 56

- Organize information into a formal presentation using several forms of representation . Pg. 64
- Describe ways cultures have sought to preserve identity and adapt to change. Pg. 68

Language Arts:

- Identify and represent the main ideas or events in stories, poetry, informational material, videos and other media. Pg. 102

- Use information they have read, heard or viewed to develop questions or activities that will extend their understanding. Pg. 102

- Organize details and information they have read, heard or viewed using a variety of written and graphic forms, including charts, webs and maps. Pg. 102

- Locate and interpret details to answer specific questions or complete tasks. Pg. 104

- Develop personal responses to materials and support their responses with reasons, examples and details. Pg. 104

- Compare real and imaginary times and places portrayed in literature and mass media with their own time and place. Pg. 104

- Describe the purposes and key features of what they read, hear and view. Pg. 106

- Use grammatically correct language when writing or speaking. Pg. 108

- Spell most words correctly. Pg. 108

- Use basic punctuation and capitalization consistently and explore the use of more advanced punctuation for such purposes as letter writing, script writing and e-mail. Pg. 108

- Locate, gather, select and record information for specific purposes from various human, print and electronic sources. Pg. 110

- Demonstrate pride and satisfaction in using language to express their thoughts, ideas and feelings in various written, oral, visual and electronic forms. Pg. 114

- Apply the basic rules and conventions for the forms of communication they select. Pg. 114.

This lesson is based on the assumption that your students are able to master basic on-line research skills. A quick lesson in this may be necessary before starting. The lesson may also have to be adapted or extended according to students' abilities. Suggestions for this are listed below.

Adaptations

1. Create a Kidpix poster of your favorite mythological figure or create your own rather than writing your own myth.
2. Pair students together to complete the webquest. Possibly pairing a weaker student with one that has technology experience.
3. The length of the final paper can be reduced from 2 pages to 1 page for students that may have difficulties with writing a full 2 pages.

1. Use Kidpix to create a poster to go along with the myth that you have created.
2. Using your newfound knowledge of mythology, create a modern myth that would relate to the present day.
3. Students can present their myths and/or posters to the rest of the class.