If you have a computer, a projector and a wall or whiteboard, utilize Winged Sandals to introduce major figures and stories in Greek mythology. The website contains interactive games, fully animated stories, interactive character bios and other activities for students of Greek mythology of all ages.
Explore the site, and use it to suit your needs. Use the "Make & Do" section for hands-on arts and crafts activities if technology prohibits you from using the site in other ways.
Getting audience members to participate by creating a craft helps ensure your audience is involved, learning and having fun. Using simple items like rolls for toilet paper and paper towels, markers or paint, cardboard, construction paper, heavy-duty card stock and glue, you can make a variety of crafts. Instruct students to work in small groups to recreate ancient Greek architecture or create mythological beasts to battle the other groups. Other students can create gods and goddesses to re-enact their favorite myths. The possibilities are limited only by imagination.
A toga party works as a fun culminating activity. Of course, togas can be as simple as bedsheets, or they can be as fun, bright and unique as the individuals wearing them. Use the toga party as a way to immerse your audience in Greek culture by having Greek foods, drinks, and decorations. The members of the audience can take turns telling their favorite stories from Greek mythology. They can add their own twist, just like Homer did when he wrote the stories down for the ages.
After reading about the various mazes and labyrinths in Greek mythology, particularly the labyrinth in Crete with a minotaur in the center, have the audience members design their own labyrinths. For ideas, consult computerized labyrinths such as those found on the ThinkQuest website. After your audience knows the basics, set them free. When they are finished, have students trade mazes to see who built the most difficult one.