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Plimouth Plantation

For Students 9th - 10th
Plimoth Plantation brings us "Living, breathing history," and lots of fun delving into various aspects like the Wampanoag, the English Colonists, the colony itself, and, of course, Thanksgiving - myth and reality. This is a site with...
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Kali

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description in the form of an encyclopedia entry on the Hindu goddess Kali. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other significant figures in Hindu mythology.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Agni

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia entry about the Hindu god of fire, Agni. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other significant figures in Hindu mythology.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Mitra

For Students 9th - 10th
A short encyclopedia entry about the Vedic god Mitra, the mediator between the gods and men. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Vishnu

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed encyclopedia entry describing Vishnu, the Hindu god know as the preserver of the universe. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
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Bernard Suzanne: Plato and His Dialogues: Heracles (Hercules)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an extensive, scholarly retelling of the stories of Heracles and of the legends that surround him, including descriptions of his twelve labors and the geographical locations corresponding to the myths.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Kraken

For Students 9th - 10th
The sea monster, Kraken, might have been a giant squid. Find out how Kraken fit into Norse mythology. Flashcard format.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Good Stories for Great Holidays

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A full e-text of this great collection of myths, fables, fairy tales, and historical stories. From the University of Virginia.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Transformation Masks

For Students 9th - 10th
Northwest Coast transformation masks manifest transformation, usually an animal changing into a mythical being or one animal becoming another. View pictures and read the history behind the masks and how they are related to myths.
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A&E Television

History.com: What's the Real History of Black Friday?

For Students 9th - 10th
The retail bonanza known as Black Friday is now an integral part of many Thanksgiving celebrations, but this holiday tradition has darker roots than you might imagine. This article discusses several myths as to the term Black Friday....
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The British Museum

The British Museum: China: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the geography of China and its landforms with an interactive map and game for students to play. Find out more about the importance of the Yellow River in an ancient Chinese myth.
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Indian Mythology: Myths and Legends of Arapaho

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of Arapaho legends can be found here. It's best to preview them as there may be elements not suitable for younger children, such as cheating on a spouse.
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Folklore and Myth: Robin Hood

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to a comic book and ten ballad poems about Robin Hood. Each poem is followed by discussion questions.
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Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: Poseidon: With Trident

For Students 9th - 10th
Watercolor image of the god Poseidon holding a trident.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Myths, Folktales, and Fairy Tales: Discovering Fairy Tales

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Discover similarities in fairy tales around the world. Teacher's Guide link offers additional online resources, graphic organizers, related reading list, lessons and evaluations. Publish a fairy tale online.
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PBS

Pbs: Napoleon, the Man and the Myth

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a larger site on the Napoleonic Era this page and its links describe Napoleon the man including his early years.
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Greek Mythology Link: Apollo

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed, comprehensive resource put together by author and university lecturer Carlos Parada. Traces the story of Apollo from his birth though a number of adventures. Hyperlinks explain who is who, and the site includes images and...
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Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)

Japanese Shipwrecks in British Columbia Myths & Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
The Royal British Columbia Museum looks at the historical possibility of cultural exchanges between the Japanese and the First Nations Peoples in Canada's Northwest. The site also looks at the validity of stories of shipwrecks in the...
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John Hopkins: Researcher Dispels Myth of Dioxins and Water Bottles

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about dioxins, water bottles, and their effects on humans.
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Heracles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site focuses on the Greek hero Heracles including his ancestry, pictures, events in his life, and links to myths about him.
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Achilles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site focuses on Achilles including his ancestry, his participation in the Trojan War, and his weakness ("Achilles heel"). It offers links to pictures and myths about Achilles.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Deity

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the concept of a deity and its place in mythology and religion. The different forms of theism are described, and the place of deities in various religious belief systems.
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Schizophrenia Homepage: Quieting the Voices

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the story of a man who had schizophrenia from age 15, but now because of a new medicine he is doing better. It also talks about myths and treatments.
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Emory University

Emory University: Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
An exploratory site of Rome with pages on People, Mythology, Daily Life, Death & Burial, Writing, and Archeology.

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