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Dramatize Social Studies

** Script Template for Dramatizing Social Studies  ** (Put up this Script on Wiki Website) ** 9.2.3.K: Identify, explain and analyze traditions as they relate to works in the arts (e.g., story telling – plays, oral histories- poetry, work songs- blue grass). ** ||  - ** Individuals, Groups and Institutions: ** Personal identity and cultural contexts.  - ** Civic Ideals and Practices: **Ideals, beliefs, values, and practices associated with informed citizenship. || ** Characters  **  - Interviewer  - Venus  - Diana  - Athena ** Setting  **  - The sky ** Props  **  - Hand mirror for Venus  - Dog for Diana ** Character A:   ** Lauren: Welcome to Channel 16 news! Today I am interviewing Greek and Roman Goddess. We have a lot of great stuff planned for you guys! First I will be interviewing Venus. ** Character B:  ** Venus Goddess of Love and Beauty Lauren: “Next up we have the goddess Venus.” Lauren: “Hello Venus, what are you the goddess of?” Desiree: “I was one of the 12 Olympian gods and I am the goddess of love and beauty, motherhood and marriage.” Lauren: “So what do you do Venus?” Desiree: “Well my name means “charm” in Latin. So I am defiantly a charmer. I protect the morals of maidens. I have powers over nature and to tame wild animals. I was also known to protect sea travelers.” Laruen: “What was your original duty before you became the goddess of love and beauty?” Desiree: “I was responsible for fertility of Earth and the sexuality of humanity. I ruled over the heavens and was identified as the brightest star in the sky.” Lauren: “Oh so there was a star named after you?” Desiree: “Yes, I am the brightest star, not including the sun and the moon. I am considered the most beautiful evening and morning star. In the morning I am called phosphorous and in the evening I am called Hesperus. Originally, before I inherited the name Venus I was Aphrodite. Lauren: “Oh so you took over for another goddess?” Desiree: “ Actually I inherited the position from Aphrodite.” Lauren: “Are there any myths we should know about you?” Desiree: “One of my most remarkable adventures was my contest with Juno and Minerva for the power of beauty. We were in competition over a golden apple thrown by Discordia who was not invited to the wedding of Pelues and Thetis. Carved on the apple was, LET THE FAIREST TAKE IT. Paris was the decision maker on who would win the contest. Juno offered him power, Minerva offered wisdom, and I offered him myself, the most beautiful woman in world, which was an offer he couldn’t refused and I won the contest. Lauren: “Was it popular to offer things to other gods and goddess?” Desiree: “Yes, things that were normally offered to me were white goats, whine, and honey.” Lauren: “Can you tell me any other interesting facts about yourself?” Desiree: “Yes, my symbol is the hand mirror. I am also related to Bulcan. I have had a loved a lot of gods and had many children, some of my children are, Cupid, and Hermaphroditos, I also had four other children as well. Although I have had many lovers, I really loved Adomis who was unfortunately killed. Lauren: “Thank you so much for taking the time to talk with me and I hope see you again soon.” Desiree: “It would be my pleasure.” ** Character C:  ** Diana Goddess of Hunting Lauren: “Next we have the goddess Diana.” Lauren: “Hello Diana, how are you?” Leah: “Good, thank you.” Laruen: “Now Diana, what goddess are you?” Leah: “I am the goddess of hunting,, nature, forests, animals, and mountains. I am praised for my strength, athletic grace, beauty and hunting skills. I have many names, Including the Queen of Heaven, Mother of Animals, Lady of Wild Creatures, and the Huntress. I am also goddess of the moon.” Lauren: “What does your name mean?” Leah: “My name means fairy in Latin. Whenever a god married a fairy, other goddess did not mean anything to him anymore.” Laruen: “Who are you related to?” Leah: “My father is Zues who is the most powerful Olympian god. I have a twin brother named Apollo who is a very destructive god, unlike my brother I am a very peaceful and kind.” Lauren: “So what do you do?” Leah: “Well I am equivalent to the goddess Artemis, who was the goddess of nature. I became the goddess of the hunt and protected the weak and slaves.” Lauren: “So you hunt?” Leah: “Yes, you will never see me without my bow and arrow and my hunting dog.” Lauren: “Are there any myths about you?” Leah: “I took Hippolytus, after he was brought back to life. I took him to Italy, to my temple where he became my priest, this is where he received the new name Virbius, which means he who lived twice. Lauren: “Are there any other interesting facts about yourself that we should know about?” Leah: “During most of my life I wondered around the forest with other fairies and my hunting dog. I enjoy being outdoors in my natural home.” Lauren: “Well thank you Diana, I really learned a lot from our interview, and have fun hunting.” Leah: “Thanks for allowing me and my hunting dog to come in today.” ** Character D:  ** Athena Goddess of War, Arts, Industry, Justice, and Skill Lauren: “Next up we have Athena.” Lauren: “Welcome, how are you doing today?” Jen: “I am doing very well thank you, I just came down from visiting my father on Olympus” Lauren: “Who are your parents?” Jen: “That is actually an interesting story. My father is Zeus, the ruler of all the gods, and my mother for all intensive purposes is Metis. Metis was Zeus’ first wife, the goddess of wisdom. It was prophesized that my mother was going to bear Zeus a son who would be mightier than himself so he swallowed her. While inside Zeus she began making me a robe and a helmet. The pounding of the helmet my mother was making for me gave my father splitting headaches so my brother Hephaestus (a god) split my father’s skull open. From his skull I emerged as a full grown adult and was wearing my mother’s robe and helmet.” Lauren: “So after that story would you say that you and your father have a good relationship?” Jen: “Despite our interesting introduction my father and I have a great relationship. I am his favorite child. I also, am the only child who was ever entrusted with his magic shield and the secret of where his lightening bolts are stored. I am a fierce protector of my father and I am always promoting his interests. I also often serve as his advisor.” Lauren: “Wow sounds like you two are really close. So what are you the goddess of?” Jen: “I am the goddess of war, arts, industry, justice, and skill. I am strong, fair, and merciful. I am known as one of the three virgin goddesses.” Lauren: “Why are you known as one of the three virgin goddesses?” Jen: “I am known as one of the three virgin goddesses because I was able to remain independent. I was able to remain un-swayed by the spells of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. When reviewing my mythology you will not find any prominence of romance or marriage. I embody today’s ‘career woman’.” Lauren: “So, Athena, what is something we might not know about you?” Jen: “Well, most people depict me as holding a spear so many people associate me as the Goddess of War. However, I am more known for my role as judge, diplomat, and mediator than for actually fighting in battle. My decisions are renowned for their fairness and compassion. I proved to be very useful in many of the Greek myths for the help I gave to many gods, goddesses and heroes.” Lauren: “Well we are out of time for today. Thank you for joining us.” Jen: “You’re welcome.” ||
 * Activity Category || **  Mythology/History   ** ||
 * Activity Title  || **  Greek and Roman Goddess  ** ||
 * Number of Members || **  Four  ** ||
 * Time of the Activity || **  2:00pm Thursday, November 10, 2010  ** ||
 * PA Standards || **  1.8.3.C: Present the results of research, using appropriate visual aids and citing sources.  **
 * NCSS Themes ||  - ** Culture: ** Traditions, beliefs, and values of their own groups and society, as well as those of other.
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