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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Greek Mythology: The Ancient Greek Titans

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on the ancient Greek Titans, a race of primordial, powerful deities that ruled during the legendary Golden Age. It offers links to individual Titans including the superior, main, and others.
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Greek Mythology: Olympian Gods

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides pictures (statue forms) and links to stories of each of the Olympian Gods in alphabetic order. It also has audio of both the Greek and English pronunciation of each as well as a gallery of pictures.
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Other

Hurstwic: Norse Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Great place for information on Norse mythology! These articles "Provide a brief introduction to some of the Norse gods and goddesses, as well as a summary of a few of the stories," and pictures depicting the events.
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts: African Myths in Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers three African myth symbols and artwork, along with the stories and background information that go with them, plus discussion questions and answers.
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Other

Williams College: Iroquois Creation Myth

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an interesting myth of creation developed by the Iroquois people.
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Britain Express

Britain Express: Myths and Legends of Great Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
Website source with links to the myths and legends of Great Britain.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Education: Idea Lab: Myths in Words and Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Interactive website in which students learn about myth and symbols in art and storytelling. Engaging and informative with images and informational text.
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Mythology of the Mayas

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Windows to the Universe gives information on Mayan myths related to the Earth, rain, the Moon, Venus, Mars, and the Milky Way. There are illustrations and explanations of vocabulary. Choose from beginner to advanced...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Making Connections to Myth and Folktale

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Excellent online instructional activity based on N. Scott Momaday's The Way to Rainy Mountain. Students create a three-voice narrative based on the novel in studying and learning about myths and folktales. W.9-10.3a,3b,3d,3e Narratives,...
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Made From Media

Made From History:10 Historical Myths Everyone Believes Because of Hollywood

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which highlights either myths that have emerged from factually incorrect movies or historical films that have had their facts tweaked in the name of art.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Aztec Myth of the Unlikeliest Sun God

For Students 9th - 10th
Kay A. Read recounts the myth of the sun.
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Other

Native American Traditional Stories, Legends and Myths

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Legends and myths from several Native American cultures including plains tribes, woodland tribes, and others are found here.
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Sumerian Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from Windows to the Universe allows one to learn about the Mesopotamia region of the world. Find out about the different myths that the Sumerians believed in.
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Other

Unrv History: Roman Empire: Roman Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about Roman mythology with links to additional information about major gods, minor gods, adopted gods, imperial cult, and more.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Acne Myths

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site find several old wives' tales or myths about acne and skin care that all adolescents should know. Learn whether foods can contribute to acne or if frequent washing or heavy use of medication can reduce breakouts.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Myths About Acne

For Students 9th - 10th
Here are six "myths" or old wives' tales about acne, how it is caused, and how it can cured. Learn whether tanning helps clear up acne or if greasy foods cause a person to breakout.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Thor's Journey to the Land of Giants

For Students 9th - 10th
Scott Mellor tells the myth of Thor's journey to Utgard.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Vaccines and the Autism Myth Part I

For Students 9th - 10th
The infamous Wakefield study kickstarted the Autism Myth, but many studies have since shown that there is no link between MMR Vaccine and autism. This lesson explains how the autism myth began and the studies that support there is no...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Ten Myths About Learning to Read

For Teachers 9th - 10th
There are many beliefs and a great deal of dogma associated with reading acquisition, and people are often reluctant to let go of their beliefs despite contradictory research evidence. Here are 10 of the most popular and most potentially...
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Burke Museum

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture: The Spider Myths Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Are spiders insects? Do you really swallow spiders while you're sleeping? Myths and questions related to spiders are addressed on this site. Links to additional information can also be found here.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Prometheus

For Students 9th - 10th
Iseult Gillespie shares the myth of Prometheus.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Cupid and Psyche

For Students 9th - 10th
Brendan Pelsue shares the myth of Cupid and Psyche.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Irish Myth of the Giant's Causeway

For Students 9th - 10th
Iseult Gillespie recounts the Giant's Causeway myth on the coast of Northern Ireland.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Sisyphus

For Students 9th - 10th
Sisyphus was both a clever ruler who made his city prosperous, and a devious tyrant who seduced his niece and killed visitors to show off his power. Alex Gendler shares the myth of Sisyphus.

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