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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the health benefits of dark chocolate. They research other foods which they consider to be both healthy and delicious for a "classroom pantry." Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 6th
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Students examine various creation myths from around the world. They compare/contrast the myths, write their own creation stories, and present their myths to the class in the form of storytelling, role-playing, dance, or a puppet show. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students explore Native American and Japanese myths, legends and folktales that reflect other customs and cultures. They identify the characteristics of literary forms and the plots and characters using a variety of activities and discussions. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students read and analyze a creation myth, and develop a plot diagram. They define myth, identify the settings of various stories, listen to a teacher led mini-lecture, and complete a plot diagram. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 12th
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Students study the myths of various African cultures and of the Mayan people. They identify unique characteristics of African myths and Mayan myths. They define and recognize the style and tone of the Mayan myths and create their own myths and folk tales. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students identify and locate the continent of Africa on a globe or map. They locate on a classroom map of Africa the place of origin of the myths/stories being read in class. They discover that the peoples of Africa and their stories are widespread. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students read a series of statements made by students about the hazards and benefits of various foods. They distinguish the "facts: from "opinions" in the dialogue, summarize the facts in a short paragraph, and write an essay expressing their own view and conclusions drawn about the food, food-borne illness, and nutrition issues, using citations as necessary. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discover that some of the influences ancient myths have had on the way of life still practiced today in a Spanish speaking country they have chosen. They work in small groups to devise their own essential question, research using the Internet and hard copy sources in the library, and then present their own findings to the class using technology. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students write instructions and sequence appropriately (related to food preparation). They talk about personal preferences (related to food choice). They identify, clarify, and question meanings in spoken texts, drawing on personal background, knowledge and experiences relating to food and nutrition. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students examine the distinguishing features of myths and recognize the definition and purpose of symbolism in myths. They practice identifying symbolism while reading a myth and use the QAR (question and answer relationship) strategy while reading. Full Review »
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