Myths From Around the World

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Myths From Around The World
Publisher: Rainbow Horizons Publishing
60 pages
Grades: 4 to Adult
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In this unit, students will be taken on an adventure through the world of mythology. They will discover many different types of myths and learn about the cultures which created them. Part I is an introduction to four types of myths: Greek, Roman, Norse, and North American Indian and is presented in a very structured format. Part II, "Major Project", allows the students to demonstrate further knowledge of myths by completing a series of activities. A contract-style format is used which allows students to feel a sense of responsibility and gain ownership over their work. The teacher acts only as a facilitator in this section. Part III consists of many optional lessons for the teacher to implement, if desired. These lessons allow the students to further thematic connections, identify practical applications, and to simply have fun. Part IV is a sampling of myths from the cultures included in this unit. Teachers may use them in conjunction with the unit and to supplement their own sources of myths. This mythology unit is going to take you and your students on an adventure through times and places that will make your imagination soar!

PART I - TEACHING LESSONS
In this section, students learn about myths from four cultures. Teacher instruction followed by student assignments helps students to initially explore myths in a structured setting.

What is Mythology?

"Pandora's Box" - Map
Greek Mythology "In the Beginning" - Timeline Activity
Roman Mythology "The Weaving Contest" - Table
Norse Mythology "Odin's Quest for Wisdom" - Worksheet
North American Indian Mythology "How Man Obtained Fire" - Persuasive Writing

PART II - MAJOR PROJECT
This section of the unit is a group assignment. Student groups contract with the teacher to complete activities from the "Major Project List", totaling 50 points. This major project is quite timeconsuming.

PART III - OPTIONAL LESSONS

Corresponding Planets (Thematic Lesson)
Corresponding Constellations (Thematic Lesson)
Vocabulary (Practical Application)
Myth Play
Mythological Character Presentation
Creative Writing Assignment
Field Trip / Guest Speaker
Professional Storyteller?li>
Internet Myths
Mythology Word Scramble

PART IV - SELECTED MYTHS
A collection of Greek, Roman, Norse, and North American Indian myths to supplement the lessons in this unit has been included.

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