Hercules: The Poseidon Puzzle
Program Overview

The Story
Hercules is the strongest, fastest and best-looking hero around. He's so good at being a hero, in fact, there are no villains left to defeat. So he decides to try something new. He decides to hold a series of games and competitions for all the land. The games are about to start when Hercules' problems begin. It seems there is little water to be found. Without water there can be no games. Not only that, without water people can't survive! Clothes can't be washed and foods can't be cooked. Hercules consults his friend, The Oracle of Riddles, who tells him it sounds like the work of Poseidon.

Hercules sets off to determine if Poseidon has anything to do with this water shortage. Along the way he meets other friends. He learns about how very important water is to everyone and why it is important to keep it clean and conserve it. However, he still hasn't found Poseidon. Will he find Poseidon and the missing water in time to hold his games?

The Players
Hercules: A hero for all the land. Strong, but not very bright.
The Oracle: Hercules' friend and mystical riddle teller.
Hermes: Bike messenger to the Gods. He is fidgety, yet knowledgeable about water.
Poseidon: God of the Sea. Gruff, bombastic waster of water. He has much to learn.

Educational Content
• The uses of water
• The importance of water
• Ways to conserve water
• Concept of scarcity