Mythical Creatures Mystery Assignment
Magic, Monsters, and Mythical Creatures TAG Seminar
Dr. Gingrich
Magic, Monsters, and Mythical Creatures TAG Seminar
Dr. Gingrich
For this assignment your role is that of a
keeper of imaginary creatures. You are attempting to sell creatures to an organization that is in need of imaginary creatures.
Step One (Everyone does this. Other steps will be if you select this as your optional project for the end of the seminar) : Research the information on the internet and write a response to the following questions. Write down the name of the webpage on which you find the information and the address of the webpage.
You may use google or another search engine to begin working on this. Here are some pages to help you to start. You will need other information more specifically than what you find on these pages.
For whichever creatures you select complete the following information
1. What is the origin of your mythical creature? Where and when did it first appear as part of culture or folklore?
2. What are the characteristics of this creature?
3. Why are they the best creatures for a school or a place which is interested in keeping magical creatures?
4. Create a brochure explaining why these are the five best creatures to have for a school or a place which uses imaginary creatures. Have a picture for each creature, an explanation of why they are beneficial for the organization, and the price that they are sold for.
Web Pages
Lists of Creatures in Myths and Folklore by Type
Mythical Creatures Revealed
Encyclopedia of Mythology
Dave's Mythology Page
Possible Mythical Creatures (here are some ideas but you are not limited to these)
keeper of imaginary creatures. You are attempting to sell creatures to an organization that is in need of imaginary creatures.
Step One (Everyone does this. Other steps will be if you select this as your optional project for the end of the seminar) : Research the information on the internet and write a response to the following questions. Write down the name of the webpage on which you find the information and the address of the webpage.
You may use google or another search engine to begin working on this. Here are some pages to help you to start. You will need other information more specifically than what you find on these pages.
For whichever creatures you select complete the following information
1. What is the origin of your mythical creature? Where and when did it first appear as part of culture or folklore?
2. What are the characteristics of this creature?
3. Why are they the best creatures for a school or a place which is interested in keeping magical creatures?
4. Create a brochure explaining why these are the five best creatures to have for a school or a place which uses imaginary creatures. Have a picture for each creature, an explanation of why they are beneficial for the organization, and the price that they are sold for.
Web Pages
Lists of Creatures in Myths and Folklore by Type
Mythical Creatures Revealed
Encyclopedia of Mythology
Dave's Mythology Page
Possible Mythical Creatures (here are some ideas but you are not limited to these)