Thor, Loki, Iron Man, and Captain America. As part of their study of Greek and Roman gods and heroes, middle schoolers compare the characters in The Avengers to Greek counterparts. Individuals then create their own superhero, describe his/her strengths and weaknesses, and then create an image of this fantastic person.

Concepts

greek gods, roman gods

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Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a gallery of superheroes and have individuals act as docents for their creation

Classroom Considerations

• Although the lessons are designed to prepare class members for a visit to Chicago's Smart Museum, the works can also be viewed online
• The cross-curricular lessons are designed to be presented with the involvement of the art teacher

Pros

• The richly detailed plans include links to additional resurces

Cons

• No rubric for the project is included

Common Core

W.6.3.a W.8.3.a SL.6.1.a SL.6.2 SL.7.1.a SL.7.2 RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.7