Pottery

• Anthropologists have learned a lot about Greek life and storytelling traditions by studying pottery fragments. Vases, bottles, bowls and plates were used for practical and decorative purposes. Make a pot based on Greek designs or use images from your own story to decorate your pottery. If your pot will be used to hold or cook food, use food-safe clay and glaze.
  
  

Masks

• Greek theater plays a major role in defining our modern conception of drama. Plays written and performed in this era are still highly regarded and performed today, such as "Agamemnon," "Oedipus Rex" and "Electra." In the tradition of Greek theater, actors usually wore masks, making it possible to see expressions from a distance. Several masks might be produced for one character to convey a full range of emotions. Make your own theater masks out of papier-mache or clay.
  
  

Story Books

• Illustrate your favorite Greek myth. Select a myth or character and rewrite the story. Character names, places and plots are all in the public domain, making it possible to rewrite well-known myths. Or write an original story inspired by a mythical figure. You can illustrate the entire story or draw a one-panel scene. If completing this project with children, use oak tag sheets as pages and bind them with yarn; this will create a durable book that will withstand many readings.
  
  

Architecture

• The ancient Greeks were masters of architecture; in fact, the word "architecture" is derived from arkhitekton, the Greek word for "master builder." Greeks were, and continue to be, respected for their construction of streets and roadways. Many of the bridges, buildings and aqueducts that they designed are still standing today. Use papier-mache to build your own versions of these Greek buildings. Use wire or cardboard to build the foundation for your structure. Decorate your building with elements seen in classical Greek architecture such as columns, arches and dentil molding.