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The Apocalypse: Crash Course World Mythology #23 Instructional VideoThe Apocalypse: Crash Course World Mythology #23 Instructional Video
Publisher
Crash Course
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Media Length
12:03
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Duration
15 mins
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2017
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The Apocalypse: Crash Course World Mythology #23

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Beasts, dragons, natural disasters ... modern-day zombie thrillers just don't measure up to ancient apocalypse stories! The 23rd video from the Crash Course World Mythology series is all about the end of days. Scholars learn about end-of-the-world myths from Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and other traditions. 

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Concepts

myths, mythology

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss the similarities and differences between flood stories and apocalypse myths

Classroom Considerations

  • Some mature references (at 4:57, mentions a lake filled with sperm)
  • Fast-paced commentary 
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Contains helpful animations and images
  • Spirited narration style holds viewers' attention

Cons

  • None

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