American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Garuda
Garuda, a mythic bird-like creature, is an important figure in Hindu mythology, but you can find out what other cultures have adopted this mythological bird. Flashcard format.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Greek Mythology Myth Masters
Pupils will compare and contrast the written version of Pandora's Box with a video clip version. Video clip and worksheets are included.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Decoding Long Words
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart will help students learn how to decode unknown words quickly and accurately. Three strategies are introduced to help in this process and Activotes are utilized for practice.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Genres Activotes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an Activote genre quiz to go along with Genres lesson.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Mfc Do Animals Think?
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains the story on MP3, inferences, vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, distinguishing between thoughts and instincts, Activote, and web extensions.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Examining a Character's Personalities
In this lesson plan students will be able to understand the different personalities of a character by examining how they act when in contact with other characters. Lesson plan indicated for 4th grade and above.
Can Teach
Can Teach: You Are What You Say Personality Profiles
In this lesson plan students will develop personality profiles by analyzing the quotes of a character, historical figure, present day figure, etc. Lesson plan indicated for 3rd grade and above.
Lin and Don Donn
Mr. Donn: Aphrodite
Fitting for the younger set, here is a very short description of the Greed goddess Aphrodite.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Greek Mythology for Kids
History Questions: Ancient Greek Mythology Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Other
Stories by Grandpa
Indian mythology, festivals, and heroes are the subjects of these stories. Each is simply illustrated and the narrator (the grandpa) is identified, as well as the editor who put the story in written form.
Sacred Text Archive
Internet Sacred Text Archive: Myths and Legends of the Bantu Index
The Bantu of South Africa passed down stories from the past. Some myths and legends range from "Legends of the High Gods" to "Brer Rabbit in Africa". There are stories of "Heroes and Demi-Gods" and stories of monsters.
Quizlet
Quizlet: Allusions Matching
Play a matching game to join each mythological allusion with its meaning as you race against the clock.
Quizlet
Quizlet: 4th Grade Q. 1: Main Ideas and Supporting Details: Match
In this interactive game, students match 17 terms having to do with main ideas and supporting details including types of writing and the writing process with their definitions.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Characters and Characterization
This activity addresses the types of characters found in stories and the methods authors use to build characters.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Mythology and Legends
This site explores Native American Indian mythology and legends. Learn how creation myths and other stories passed down over history.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids History: Mythology in Ancient China
Kids learn about the mythology of Ancient China including the three sovereign, the five emperors, dragons, and the legend of the Chinese New Year on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Chinese Mythology
History Questions: Chinese Mythology Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: What Is a Vocabulary Context Clues Lesson Plan?
This lesson plan uses Mad Libs to teach vocabulary using context clues to define unknown words.
Other
El Huevo De Chocolate: Mitologia Para Ninos
This site provides Spanish versions of famous Greek myths. The site also contains link to other activities for children in Spanish.