Challenges, Trials, and Ordeals 

Initiate's Name: ____________	_ 

The initiate will now encounter problems during the journey. These must be overcome for the quest to be successful. Mentors and helpers may guide and aid the initiate through these challenges, trials, and ordeals. 
You may at anytime during the Challenges and Trials portion of your journey petition the Guardian to Form an Alliance with another journeyman. Fill out the proper form and submit it to the Guardian. 

I. CHALLENGES - 55 Points 

You have a choice to read at least 5 of the following myths. Everyone must read the myths in Group I, which is worth 14 points. Then, you are to choose at least 4 of the 6 other myths to complete at least 50 points to complete the Challenges, Sheets with questions for each  myth can be obtained from the Guardian. Answers to the questions about the myths must be completed and submitted to the Guardian to receive any points on your way to becoming a Hero or Heroine. These myths may be read in any order. There are a limited number of copies of each myth, so they MUST, be read IN CLASS! You are to sign-out a myth to read by putting your name on the Sign-Out Sheet. When you return the myth to it's proper place, you are to cross your name off the sheet. The following are the myths to be read. 

	

II. TRIALS 1 - 25 points 
Choose one project from the list below to do alone or with one other person with whom you 
have made an alliance. [Only 1 other person!] Each project must be completed and presented TO THE CLASS. You may be working on this Trial while you are working on your challenges. Much of this work will be done out of class. 
Choose one of the following TRIALS. 
l Create a Poster or Scrapbook with pictures and descriptions of at least 15 Greek creatures or monsters. (Unusual ones ... NOT gods) You may create a PowerPoint Scrapbook. If you choose to complete 18 you will receive 30 points. See the Guardian for a list of possible creatures. 
l Create an Original Myth by writing the story and creating an illustration of the myth in poster form. There must be a conflict and solution, and the gods must appear in the myth.
l Create a Constellation Report with pictures and descriptions of at least 5 to 6 Constellations named for Gods, Goddesses, myths, or creatures. If you do 5 constellations you will receive up to 25 points. If you do 6 you will receive 30 points. 
l Create a poster of "Mythology in Advertising" where you find at least 8 products related to Myths, gods, goddesses, or creatures. You must show the symbol and how it is related to mythology with both words and pictures. Then create  Original products using mythology in the advertising of your product. 
l Create an Advertising Campaign to promote one of the Greek gods, goddesses, or heroes as the "BEST" of all the Greeks. Reenact a scene or do an actual promotion campaign for the class including signs and posters. 
l "Meet the Press" - A reporter interviews a god or goddess. This can be live action or 
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done on video. This is an "in-depth" interview with specific questions and with costumes. 
l "History of the Greek Alphabet and Words we use Today" - Create a poster or a dictionary telling about the history of the Greek alphabet and what it looks like. The presentation will include words we use today that have a history with Greek mythology. 
l "Greek Theater" - Create a poster explaining Greek theater, the playwrights, 
and the Greek stage. The presentation is worth 25 points. For 35 points, make a model of the Greek stage or find a video of a Greek play and share it. 
Choose which TRIAL you wish to do. Ask the Guardian, in advance, for the requirements of the Trial to be fulfilled. Each trial has specific requirements in order to receive points. Projects can be presented at any time but MUST be completed by the following date -______________________________________

III. TRIAL 2 - Escape the Gorgons in Cyberspace - 15 Points 
This is an Internet search assignment. You will be given specific sites to visit on your escape from the Gorgons in Cyberspace. Once you visit a site, you will be required to fill out 3 different worksheets - worth a variety of points. The only way you will be able to answer the questions is to visit the different sites. This may be done while you are working on your Challenges. This is done INDMDUALLY or with an ALLIANCE. Do not share your answers with others as this defeats the purpose of the assignment. You must ASK to use the Cyberspace search computers ahead of time and log a flight time with the Guardian. 
IV. ORDEAL 1- "Aesop's Fable" - 20 points 
Each student will create an original fable in the fashion of Aesop of ancient Greece. Requirements will be given to the entire class. After completing the fable, initiates may be paired with an artist from the second grade who will illustrate the initiate’s fable. Both will be published. 
V. ORDEAL 2 - "The Pleasure of Dionysus" - 45 points 
Initiates will be put in groups and assigned a play. Time will be given for rehearsal in class. 
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	Specific instructions will be given when it is time for this Ordeal. The following plays 	. 
Performed will be: 
Flying High: Daedalus and Icarus Vanity Fair: Echo & Narcissus 
The Gods Must be Crazy: Cupid and Psyche Ransom: Theseus and the Minotaur 

AFTER COMPLETING ALL OF THE CHALLENGES, TRIALS, AND ORDEALS, THE INITIATE WILL EMBARK ON THE FINAL JOURNEY OF THE ABYSS WHICH WILL BE WORTH 100 POINTS. 
To REACH ALL OF THE POINTS, THE INITIATE MUST ACHIEVE 325.