Curated OER
America Responds to Terrorism
Students discuss truths and myths dealing with the subject of terrorism.
Curated OER
Weather Myths
Fourth graders relate myths to weather phenomenon. They write and illustrated a weather myth and present it to the class.
Curated OER
In Search of a Hero
Students explain heroic pattern and use it to identify heroes from classical mythology and from readings o fthe Polynesian Voyaging Society.
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Literature
Third graders study phrases, poetry and myths of Ancient Greece and Rome in these lessons.
Curated OER
History or Mis-story?
Pupils explore some of our country's founding myths and legends by participating in an online poll. For example, did George Washington really chop down a cherry tree, then confess to his father about the deed, saying, I cannot tell a lie?
Curated OER
The Role of Myths
Fourth graders describe myths, and examine the characteristics and purposes of myths in Greek culture. They analyze the influences of myths in modern-day culture.
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Ancient Myths Retold
Students are introduced to mythology and create modern versions of ancient myths based on figures represented on modern U.S. coins.
Curated OER
Count Your Pennies
Students analyze and compare imagery and symbolism in ancient Greek and contemporary U.S. coins.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: A World of Myths
Students investigate how people throughout history have used myths to understand natural occurrences.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Myth, Ritual, Symbolism
University course site on symbolism, figurative language, and elements of myth and ritual includes lecture notes, bibliography, and examples of student work submitted as assignments for course credit.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Introduction to Mythology
This is a comprehensive unit introducing mythology including key terms; its basis in traditions, faiths, and values; influences of mythology seen today; four functions of mythology; types of mythology; archtypes and leaders like Jung and...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: British and Celtic Mythology
This is a comprehensive unit on British and Celtic mythology that includes background information linking the two and vocabulary terms. British mythology focuses on legends of knights and kings; audio clips of several excerpts from Age...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Egypt
Explore ancient Egyptian culture, people, and myths. Discover tales of Osiris, Seth, and Isis. Write a myth with author Jane Yolen. Flash Plug-in only required on brainstorming link.
Other
Powersource: Cherokee Stories
This site from Powersource gives links to many Cherokee myths, including the "Cycle of the Seasons" and "Rock House: Why the Sun Follows the Moon." These are both good examples of the Cherokee religious beliefs of creation.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths, Folktales and Fairy Tales
Collection of folktales, myths, and fairy tales from around the world. Scholastic provides lesson plans and activities to help learners understand and even create their own myth, folktale, or fairy tale.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Deucalion's Flood and the Creation of the New Human Race
Read this Greek Mythology story of the destruction of the earth by flood. Try comparing it to the story of Noah's Ark from the Bible.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Demigods & Spirits: Sirens, Special Singing Sea Nymphs
Learn about the Sirens, sea nymphs with the power to seduce sailors with their singing. See the pictures and read about Odysseus experience with them.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Mythology and the Odyssey: Myth Summary
This lesson summarizes two myths: Baucis and Philemon, an old couple who took in and cared for Zeus and Hermes who were pretending to be humans and were rewarded for their good deeds; and the story of why we have seasons due to Hades...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Egyptian Mythology
This is a comprehensive unit on Egyptian Mythology including key terms, Egyptian beliefs and culture, hieroglyphics, pyramids, creation myth, readings, gods and goddesses, and a series of activities and assignments including translating...
Crayola
Crayola: Celestial Characters (Lesson Plan)
A fun lesson plan incorporating language arts, science, and art. Students read myths and legends about the sun, moon, or stars, then create a sculpture, and write their own story about it. Also provides adaptations and a list of...
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Myths and Legends in Art
Fully comprehensive site that dives into world myths and world cultures. View art that expresses mythological themes from various cultures around the world and learn about cultural similarities and differences. Key words for learning,...
Sacred Text Archive
Internet Sacred Text Archive: Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable
The text of Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable or Stories of Gods and Heroes by Thomas Bulfinch, published in 1855.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Making Rain
Your students will enjoy making their own rainstick while learning about poetry and expressing their feelings about rain. This three-part lesson plan gives step-by-step instructions, as well as an assessment rubric.