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Humans and Nature and Creation: Crash Course World Mythology #6 Instructional VideoHumans and Nature and Creation: Crash Course World Mythology #6 Instructional Video
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Crash Course
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7th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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15 mins
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2017
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Humans and Nature and Creation: Crash Course World Mythology #6

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How did different historical cultures treat the subject of animals in their creation stories? The sixth installment in the 41-part Crash Course World Mythology series discusses the relationship between humans and animals from a mythological standpoint. Pupils also explore Native American creation myths and learn how they compare to other origin stories.

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creation myths, native american culture, the book of genesis, mythology, myths

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english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have scholars write an essay comparing the topic of animals in Native American and Biblical creation myths
  • Ask learners to research Native American myths and retell their favorite one to a partner 

Classroom Considerations

  • Includes Biblical references
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Includes an animated story to help maintain student interest
  • The narrator is funny and engaging 

Cons

  • None

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