Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Our Family, Our Culture

For Teachers 2nd - Higher Ed
Students understand that different cultures express themselves through music, dance, stories, and clothing. The class is divided into groups to research a country. They will gain a better understanding of how practices of groups are...
Interactive
Curated OER

St. Augustine's Confessions by St. Augustine

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 13 multiple choice questions based on St. Augustine's Confessions. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Interactive
Curated OER

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Maya Civilization for Kids: Religion and Mythology

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site can help students learn about the religion, gods, and mythology of the Maya civilization including Itzamna, Chaac, and Kukulcan.
Unit Plan
Other

The Romans:religions & Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Trivia, artifacts and a brief history explaining the Roman's beliefs in religion and mythology.
Handout
Other

Amigos De La Egiptologia: Religion Y Mitologia

For Students 9th - 10th
Religion and mythology are very important in understanding how ancient Egyptian culture was formed. This site offers scientific works, series and documents, a dictionary of mythological terms, symbols and basic concepts and ceremonies....
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Religion, Gods, and Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the religion, Gods, and mythology of the Aztec Empire including the pyramids, temples, and priests on this site.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Egyptian Beliefs and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a lesson from the Egyptian Mythology unit which focuses on Egyptian religious beliefs and culture. Their religion was based on a complex system of polytheistic beliefs and rituals which included providing for the gods to gain...
Website
National Library of France

National Library of France: Heaven and Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how art through the ages has been influenced by the Earth and the heavens. See paintings that attempted to explain the Earth's creation from a scientific standpoint, sacred architecture that provided a place to worship the heavens,...
Primary
Other

Enuma Elish: The Mesopotamian: Babylonian Creation Myth

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent translation of the Enuma Elish, with an introduction to the work and a short summary before each tablet. This is part of a Christian resource website.
Graphic
National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: British and American History Paintings of the 1700s

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a nice exhibit of history paintings from the 1700s. There are eight paintings discussed depicting various historical events including religious and mythological stories.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Religion and Politics in Daily Life

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this lesson, students will examine various aspects of religion in ancient Rome including the role of mythology, polytheism versus. monotheism, the treatment of Jews and Christians, and the spread of Christianity. To guide their...
Article
Other

Moongadget: A Far Cry From the Official Site Starwars Origins: James Campbell

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the idea of archtypes and "the Hero's Journey" prevalent in myths and many adventure stories. James Campbell wrote The Hero With a Thousand Faces, using the hero journey pattern of departure, initiation, return. Lucas...
Activity
Other

Acton Institute: Multinational Corporations: Myths and Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
A commentary on the pros and cons of multinational corporations as they expand throughout the marketplace and the world. (From: Religion & Liberty, Vol. 10, No. 6)
Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Roman Mythology

For Students 1st - 7th
History for Kids teaches us about the history and significance of Roman mythology in ancient Roman culture. Site includes resources for teachers.
Website
Other

Life and Death in Ancient Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the religious beliefs of the Olmecs and other ancient Mexicans, especially in regard to life and death, using artifacts and myths.
PPT
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Power Point: Ancient Greek Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Tom Richey presents an entertaining and informative PowerPoint presentation on ancient Greek mythology for teachers and students.
Primary
Other

Cherokee Messenger: The Mounds and the Constant Fire: The Old Sacred Things

For Students 9th - 10th
Cherokee Messenger provides a collection of three Cherokee stories on Cherokee sacred spaces: the "Cherokee Mounds," "Sacred Fire," and "Sacred Things."
Handout
Other

Ancient Egypt: The Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of information about Egyptian religion. It includes an encyclopedia of gods and goddesses, myths, folktales, and articles about religious practices and cultural centers.
Lesson Plan
Yale University

Yale University: Aztec Mythology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A series of lesson plans on Aztec religion along with primary source readings and a student bibliography.
Website
PBS

The Roman Empire: Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site describes the early mythology of the Romans and how the Greeks influenced their religion. Contains a sizeable section on the lares and penates, the protective spirits of the home and pantry of a family. Also discusses the...
Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Celtic Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Online encyclopedia of ancient Celtic terminology, including gods, goddesses, religious beliefs, and folklore.
Graphic
Franco Cavazzi

The Roman Pantheon/ Roman Gods

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete list of all the Roman Gods and Goddesses. The site contains the name of the God or Goddess, a picture, and the characteristics of the deity.
Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Inca Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopeida Mythhica has 39 entries on Inca gods and goddesses with a brief description of each deity.