Norse mythology is filled with amazing stories that all intertwine. It can be helpful for students to identify individual gods and goddesses and their myths! In this activity, will create a poster that highlights a single Norse god or goddess. Students should identify powers, important symbols, and related or most important myths. Students should summarize one of the related myths in the poster, or write a paragraph describing the god or goddess 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 Norse gods and goddesses! These pages can be printed out as supplementary information, or to give students an overview.
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Objective: Create a poster highlighting the important aspects of a Norse god or goddess of your choice.
Student Instructions
Set up a gallery walk by displaying students' Norse god and goddess posters around the classroom. Encourage students to explore and interact with each other's work.
Divide your class into groups of 3–4 and assign each group a section of posters to review. This allows for focused discussion and constructive feedback.
Provide sticky notes for students to leave kind comments or questions on their peers' posters. This builds community and encourages thoughtful engagement.
Lead your class in reflecting on what they learned from viewing others' posters. This helps reinforce key Norse mythology concepts and presentation skills.
To create a Norse god or goddess biography poster, choose a deity, research their powers, symbols, and key myths, and use visuals to highlight this information. Summarize one major myth or write a descriptive paragraph about the god or goddess. Templates and picture encyclopedias can help students organize their posters.
A Norse mythology biography poster should include the name of the god or goddess, their powers, important symbols, related myths, and a summary or description of one myth. Visual elements and organized sections make the poster engaging and informative.
Students can use picture encyclopedia pages, classroom textbooks, and trusted online sources to research Norse gods and goddesses. Printable encyclopedia pages are especially helpful for quick references and visual aids.
Engaging ways to teach Norse mythology include biography poster activities, creative storytelling, class discussions, and using visual aids like templates and images. These methods help students connect with the material and understand Norse myths more deeply.
The Norse gods and goddess biography activity is designed for grade levels 6–12, making it suitable for middle and high school students.