Greek mythology is filled with amazing stories that all intertwine. The Olympians are often key players in many stories involving heroes and monsters.
Students will create a poster that highlights a single Olympian. Students can depict and describe one Olympian in detail by identifying powers, important symbols, and related myths. In the example above, Dionysus is shown surrounded by his symbols, and his pertinent myths are identified. Students should summarize one of the related myths in the poster, or write a paragraph describing the Olympian by incorporating the details noted above.
For additional templates to add to this assignment, see our biography poster templates page!
Students can use our Picture Encyclopedia pages to do preliminary research on Greek gods and goddesses! These pages can be printed out as supplementary information, or to give students an overview.
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Student Instructions
Create a poster highlighting the important aspects of an Olympian of your choice.
Transform your classroom into a mini-museum by displaying student posters around the room and having students walk through to explore each Olympian. This interactive approach lets students share their research while learning about gods chosen by classmates.
Arrange desks or wall space for each student’s poster, ensuring there's enough room for small groups to view each display. Spacing helps keep the flow moving and allows everyone to easily review their peers’ work.
Provide each student with sticky notes or comment cards. These tools encourage students to leave positive feedback or thoughtful questions for each poster, boosting engagement and peer-to-peer learning.
Have students move in small groups from one poster to the next, spending a set amount of time (2–3 minutes) at each station. This ensures every poster is seen and everyone has an opportunity to participate.
Conclude the gallery walk with a class discussion or reflection. Invite students to share interesting facts, favorite gods, or what surprised them most during the activity.
To create a classroom poster project about an Olympian god, choose one Olympian, research their powers, symbols, and related myths, and use a poster template to display these details. Include a summary of a key myth and illustrations of important symbols for a visually engaging result.
Key elements for a Greek god poster include the god’s name, main powers, significant symbols, and a brief summary of a related myth. Adding illustrations and a short descriptive paragraph helps students better understand and visualize the Olympian.
You can find research resources for students on Greek gods and goddesses in Picture Encyclopedia pages, biography poster templates, and printable reference materials designed for classroom use. These provide quick overviews and details for student projects.
Dionysus is an example of a Greek Olympian god. His symbols include grapevines, a cup, and ivy. He is associated with myths about wine, celebration, and transformation.
The Olympian god poster activity is best suited for grades 6-12, allowing students at different skill levels to research, summarize, and creatively present information about Greek mythology.