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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Myths and Legends in Art

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Fully comprehensive site that dives into world myths and world cultures. View art that expresses mythological themes from various cultures around the world and learn about cultural similarities and differences. Key words for learning,...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Mythology and Legends

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explores Native American Indian mythology and legends. Learn how creation myths and other stories passed down over history.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: South America

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about the South American myth about the Jaguar, master of fire. Discover how he put his faith in a man and was betrayed, now waiting for revenge.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Central America

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about Quetzalcoatl, a serpend god who taught about the spirit of love and the destruction of rebirth. Learn how Central American myths can be related to law, ancient calendars, and rebirth.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Native American Poetry and Sand Paintings

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this lesson plan, your students can read Native American poetry, then create their own unique sand paintings. Provides links to handouts and information as well assessment criteria, and extension ideas.
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National Gallery of Canada

Cybermuse: Prints and Drawings in Inuit Art

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Ten Inuit artists and their work are surveyed. There are lesson plans that study animism, drawing and stenciling, and printmaking. You can use the timeline to see the chronological history of this period and also juxtapose images with...
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Other

Native American Traditional Stories, Legends and Myths

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Legends and myths from several Native American cultures including plains tribes, woodland tribes, and others are found here.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: North America

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about the North American White Buffalo Calf Woman through this ancient myth. Discover how the Calf Woman went to the Lakota people and how the spirit quality is essential to the North American light.
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Inst. Of Arts: Birthplace of Herbert Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
Site features the painting "The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover, West Branch, Iowa" by Grant Wood. The legend behind the painting, background information, and discussion questions are provided. An outline of key ideas and vocabulary...
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Alabama Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Alabama.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Arizona Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Arizona.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: California Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of California.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Colorado Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Colorado.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Florida Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Florida.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Georgia Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Georgia.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Indiana Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Indiana.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Kansas Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Kansas.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Louisiana Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Louisiana.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Maine Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Maine.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Maryland Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Maryland.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Massachusetts Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Massachusetts.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Michigan Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Michigan.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Wisconsin Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Wisconsin.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: West Virginia Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of West Virginia.