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Website
Scholastic

Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Norse Lands

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Discover the battles of Fenrir, the great wolf, and Ragnarok, the twilight of the Gods.
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Website
Other

Gateway to the Classics: In the Days of Giants

For Students 9th - 10th
This online version of the 1902 book includes a pronunciation guide for all the Norse names. An especially helpful feature is the ability to customize your display preference.
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eBook
University of Pittsburgh

Rigspula: The Lay of Rig

For Students 9th - 10th
A translation of the Nordic poem, "The Lay of Rig," taken from the "Poetic Edda," one of the few existing pieces of Old Norse literature. This section of the Edda describes how the Norse social classes were created.
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Handout
Other

Sunnyway: Runes: Alphabet of Mystery

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete reference guide on gods and goddesses of Norse mythology provides a lexicon of terminology.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Kraken

For Students 9th - 10th
The sea monster, Kraken, might have been a giant squid. Find out how Kraken fit into Norse mythology. Flashcard format.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Vikings

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia, a free open-source encyclopedia, offers a detailed article on Vikings. Content includes Viking etymology.
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Website
Other

Hurstwic

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: The Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In A.D. 793, eleven-year-old Jack leaves his family farm to become an apprentice to the Bard, a druid from Ireland, who is assigned to his Saxon village. At first, he is unsure of his duties, and is puzzled when the Bard experiences a...

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