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Multiculturalism Through African Folk Tales And Mayan Myths

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Students study the myths of various African cultures and of the Mayan people. They identify unique characteristics of African myths and Mayan myths. They define and recognize the style and tone of the Mayan myths and create their own myths and folk tales.

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7th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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