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- 7th
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Students are grouped to research an assigned god/goddess and create a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation on each character. Presentations of finished projects be made before the class audience. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students examine Holst's, The Planet Suite. They explore the connection between music, literature, and science. They construct a planetary temperature chart for this unit designed to last seven days, Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students examine Viking sagas and mythology to research this exciting group of people. They study the geography of the region as well. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students complete character studies on three mythological heroes to develop a definition of the word hero. They evaluate all of the story characteristics which be read online. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students complete a WebQuest on creation myths. In small groups, they explore the websites, read a myth, and complete a plot diagram and a creation circle. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the various gods and goddesses in ancient Greek mythology. In groups, they use print and electronic resources to research the ways Greek culture has influenced the modern world. To end the lesson, they identify and write a paper on the role of the Greek warrior and participate in a role play acting out the movements of the warriors. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine the role of mythology in their own lives. After reading stories, they discover the various theories on the origins of the universe and compare the symbols used by different cultures. To end the lesson, they research a real event and identify and discuss the mythical representations of the event. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students listen as the teacher reads a myth from Ireland. They discuss the meaning of "myth." Another myth is read, this one from the Seneca Indians. Students compare meanings of myths and symbolism. Students discuss the elements of myths, and are assigned to write their own. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students describe how the constellations were named. They describe a myth of a constellation. Students view a short cartoon on constellations. They dicuss what they already comprehend about constellations. Students are introduced to the idea of mythology. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students examine the effect of volcanoes on the environment. Using the internet, they research the role of the volcano in mythology. Individually, they use everyday materials to create their own model of a volcano and present it to the class. Full Review »

