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Importance of Rice

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the importance of rice in our world. In this rice farming lesson, 3rd graders discover how much rice we use on a daily basis. Students also discover myths from other cultures about rice. Students color code a map of...
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From Fact to Fiction: The Origins of Constellations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the constellations. In this constellations lesson, 6th graders discover where the constellations are located and the myth associated with them. Students create their own myth and make a slide show about stars...
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Living With Risk: The Human Element of Natural Disasters

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore human elements that are a part of natural disasters, read a Hawaiian myth, conduct a survey, discuss why people choose to live in high risk areas, and participate in a writing activity based on studenT real life accounts...
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Putting a Spin on Current Events

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover propaganda.  In this Greek mythology activity, students discuss meanings of ancient art work with their class.  Students investigate the dishonesty behind propaganda.  
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Beginning with the A

For Students 4th - 6th
Here's a terrific way to review historical facts. Learners answer 10 questions related to history, mythology, and more. This is a great way to hone their research skills.
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Mythology Scramble

For Students 7th - 9th
In this mythology scramble, students unscramble 41 vocabulary words dealing with mythology. They write the words in the space provided. A link to the answer sheet is provided.
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Mythological Word Origins

For Teachers 9th - 10th
No wonder the ship was called the Titanic. An investigation of Norse, Roman, and Greek Mythology provides insight into mythological characters and corresponding words in the English language. A close look at roots, prefixes, and suffixes...
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Explore Myth and Legend with the Lure of Loch Ness

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Take your class on a journey to explore the real and the imagined through these activities related to the legend of Loch Ness.
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Poseidon, Myth

For Students 6th - 8th
In this literature activity, students find the words that are related to literature and the legend of Poseidon. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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The Lightning Thief: Directed Reading-Thinking Activity

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Before diving into the engaging tale of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, conduct this directed reading and thinking activity. Assess your pupils' knowledge of Greek gods and mythology through a knowledge web, and...
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Jefferson Township Schools

Major Greek Gods and Goddesses

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
From Poseidon (Neptune) to Aries (Mars) and Apollo, learners are given a great overview of the major Greek gods and goddesses with this resource, which includes a graphic organizer and reading excerpts on each of the gods. 
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McGraw Hill

Compare Themes and Topics Across Cultures

For Students 4th Standards
Compare and contrast folktales, myths, and fables in an interactive eBook. The interactive is broken up into three topics: myths, fables, and folktales. Each section includes a reading passage and a guided lesson on the theme, topic, and...
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Brilliant Publications

Daedalus and Icarus

For Students 3rd - 9th
The cautionary tale of Daedalus and Icarus is the core text for a series reading comprehension exercises based on the myth.
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Diversity: Origin Myths

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders analyze origin myths and the diversity of First Nations groups.  In this history lesson, 5th graders review the geography of Canada and read various origin myths.  Students illustrate one of the myths and research others in...
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The Use of Myths in Science

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are told stories, myths and legend to explain their world. After telling the tales and discussion them, students are assigned to write a myth that describes a familiar situation, such as why the school garbage cans are...
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Mammal Facts and Myths

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write a report. In this mammals activity, students learn about various mammals such as whales, beavers, bats and echidnas. Students make a diagram, write a report, brainstorm a list of myths and make a model animal.
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The Greek Gods

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Greek mythology worksheet, students solve and answer 15 clues pertaining to the Greek gods. Students fill in their answers to the 18 clues in the crossword puzzle provided for them.
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Songs, Myths and Games

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders recognize that the Ojibwa lived in a serene environment which shows in their legends. In this songs, myths and games lesson, 4th graders recognize characteristics of the Ojibwas culture through the study of their games,...
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Celestial Characters

For Teachers K - 12th
Students read myths and legends about celestial bodies, compare cultural perceptions of celestial personalities, represent "character" of sun, moon, clouds, or stars, and invent their own stories about their chosen celestial characters.
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The Season of Spring

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students perform a story from Greek mythology of how spring came to be. For this performing arts lesson, students study the play of Persephone and use instruments and dance to put on a performance.
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Native American Creation Stories: Matching

For Students 5th - 10th
In this creation myths learning exercise, students match the 15 Native American creation stories or characters listed with the appropriate 15 descriptions.
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Myth Busters: HIV Transmission

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students discuss the facts and myths about HIV. In this health lesson, students explain how diseases spread from person to another. They create a presentation to share their research findings with the class.
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PPT
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King Midas

For Teachers 6th
Discuss Greek myths with your scholars. While just a list of questions relating to the story of King Midas and Apollo, this could be a useful presentation to complement a unit on Ancient Greece. A teacher could augment this resource to...
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Hercules

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore Greek mythology with your class. While this resource focuses on Hercules and Hera, it could be adjusted for use with any myth. It's an interesting way to review the information, and it could be used as a template for class projects.

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