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Nine Planets

The Nine Planets: The Moon

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the mythology, structure, observational history, gravitational force, and orbit of Earth's Moon.
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NASA

Nasa: From Stargazers to Starships: The Round Earth and Christopher Columbus

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Despite popular myth, people of the 15th century actually realized that the earth was round. Some scientists had even estimated the size of the Earth. Here's an interesting explanation from a section of an online textbook on the...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The People's Highway: Route 66: 1930s 1940s

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of the America on the Move exhibition explores the substance behind the myth of Route 66, telling the stories of real people who made their living on or beside the road and who traveled on the fabled highway.
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Other

Ncte: Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From the National Council of Teachers of English, "this document is a code of best practices that helps educators using media literacy concepts and techniques to interpret the copyright doctrine of fair use." Use this site to help you...
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: The Universal Flow of Ideas

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Although each piece of literature is unique, there are universal ideas that each story, myth, or poem share in common. Examine the universal ideas of theme, symbolism, and archetypes in this self-guided unit. Also, acquaint yourself with...
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Nazi Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
A piece from the Jewish Virtual Library on the propaganda promoting the myth of Aryan racial superiority and physical power.
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Emory University

Emory University: Odyssey Online: Ancient Civilizations

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief studies of the peoples, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writings and archaeology of civilizations in the Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Africa, and the Ancient Americas.
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Other

Ohio Public Library Information Center: What's That Snake?

For Students 9th - 10th
The Ohio Public Library information network provides an extensive tool allowing users to search for snakes by name as well as by narrowing down characteristics until you've located a particular type. Myths, facts, and misconceptions are...
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Georgetown University

Center for Contemporary Arab Studies: Who Are the Arabs?

For Students 9th - 10th
In an effort to dispel myths and counter stereotypical images of Arabs, this downloadable PDF file explains the richness of and diversity in Arab societies, including Arab communities in America. The document also offers ideas for...
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British Library

British Library: Teaching Resources: The Merchant of Venice: Exploring Shylock

For Students 9th - 10th
These activities encourage students to explore the character of Shylock, setting him against the backdrop of myths and fears about Jews that existed in Shakespeare's England. Included are discussion questions, primary sources, links for...
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Curated OER

Laoco

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a wide collection of art objects that show different depictions of mythology in art. Commentary on the themes and history of the pieces themselves make for a nice, comprehensive site.
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Inst. Of Arts: Navajo Ketoh (Wrist Guard)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a brief history of the Navajo, along with text of a Navajo creation story, and a photograph of a ketoh, a wristguard worn by Navajo archers. Includes a discussion of the symbols in the ketoh, and how they reflect Navajo culture...
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Other

Myth: The Gold Standard Is a Better Monetary System

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the gold standard and the history of monetary systems.
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Crowned Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
From myths abound with the frog being known as a trickster, magician, master of escapes, spells, symbol of fertility and renewal. Learn about the interesting frog myths that exist in this enjoyable site.
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Hamishah Humshei Torah

For Students 9th - 10th
Creation stories, myths and art from around the world are presented in this exhibit from the Library of Congress. Each item is briefly described.
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Curated OER

Atha Naradiyamahapuranam.

For Students 9th - 10th
Creation stories, myths and art from around the world are presented in this exhibit from the Library of Congress. Each item is briefly described.
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Curated OER

Pall Design: Traditional for Brahman or Satrya Body

For Students 9th - 10th
Creation stories, myths and art from around the world are presented in this exhibit from the Library of Congress. Each item is briefly described.
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Curated OER

African Intellectual Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
Creation stories, myths and art from around the world are presented in this exhibit from the Library of Congress. Each item is briefly described.
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Curated OER

Kalevala; K

For Students 9th - 10th
Creation stories, myths and art from around the world are presented in this exhibit from the Library of Congress. Each item is briefly described.
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Curated OER

Santal Creation Account

For Students 9th - 10th
Creation stories, myths and art from around the world are presented in this exhibit from the Library of Congress. Each item is briefly described.
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Curated OER

Kalevala, Liitteen

For Students 9th - 10th
Creation stories, myths and art from around the world are presented in this exhibit from the Library of Congress. Each item is briefly described.
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Curated OER

Rig Veda Sanhita, the Sacred Hymns of the Brahmans.

For Students 9th - 10th
Creation stories, myths and art from around the world are presented in this exhibit from the Library of Congress. Each item is briefly described.
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Curated OER

Kamiyo No Masagoto Tokiwagusa

For Students 9th - 10th
Creation stories, myths and art from around the world are presented in this exhibit from the Library of Congress. Each item is briefly described.
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PBS

Pbs: Yellowstone

For Students 9th - 10th
Beautiful site on Yellowstone provides a virtual tour, natural features, native peoples, and reflections on "America's Sacred Wilderness."

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