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Folklore Festivities: Exploring Short Stories
Students explore the stories of "William Tell, The Husband Who Was to Mind the House, The Little Match Girl, and Three Words of Wisdomare" in the five lessons of this unit. The understanding of folktales is highlighted in this unit.
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University of Victoria: Where Is Vinland? Norse Profiling
This WebQuest is a critical thinking challenge for students, ages 11-14. The task will require students to help anthropologists interpret a piece of Viking writing carved on a rock. Studying documents related to Norse culture, politics,...
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Hurstwic: Vikings
An essay about what happened to the Norsemen and the vikings from the late 700's-1000's.
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The Norse Settlers in the New World
Features a time line of the events of the Viking voyages to Canada. Identifies different events that occurred during this time period of early Viking exploration.
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Hurstwic
Created by a living history organization, site depicts Norse life during the Viking Age. Find information on daily living, society, ship building, language, literature, and more after visiting this site.