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Coyote and Raven, American Tricksters: Crash Course World Mythology #22 Instructional VideoCoyote and Raven, American Tricksters: Crash Course World Mythology #22 Instructional Video
Publisher
Crash Course
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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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Media Length
12:33
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15 mins
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2017
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Coyote and Raven, American Tricksters: Crash Course World Mythology #22

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According to a Native American myth from Alaska, ravens were originally white. Viewers learn how the bird species changed colors with the 22nd installment in the 41-part Crash Course World Mythology series. Scholars discover two of the most popular tricksters of all time, Coyote and Raven.

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Concepts

myths, mythology, mythological characters, trickster tales, native american legends, native american culture

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss the similarities between Coyote, Raven, and other mythological tricksters 
  • Have partners write an original myth featuring both Coyote and Raven

Classroom Considerations

  • Preview for mature content; discusses defecation and sexual themes 
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Narrated with an engaging, funny, and conversational tone
  • Includes graphics to reinforce content 

Cons

  • None

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