Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet: In Search of Giant Squid
An on-line exhibit archived from a Smithsonian exhibit explores and interprets the facts and myths surrounding giant squids - the world's largest invertebrates.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Soma
A detailed encyclopedia entry on the Vedic god Soma. Covers the different forms this god takes and his various functions. Also includes links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
Climate Literacy
Clean: Do Scientists Agree About the Causes of Climate Change?
Students follow a four-step process to debunk the myth regarding scientific consensus on climate change.
Other
Creating Minds: Myths About Creativity
Creative thinking is an important skill needed in the schools and workplace today. However, many people believe they are not able to be creative. This site sets out to dispell the myths about creativity.
Other
Engineering Your Future Ohio: Busting Myths
A good introduction to the engineering design process, this project has students conduct tests to "bust myths," modelling the processes and tests shown on the show Mythbusters.
Burke Museum
Burke Museum: Dangerous Spiders
This site from the Burke Museum which is part of the collection of Arachnology from the Museum centers on correcting certain myths about so-called dangerous spiders. Scroll down to see the dangerous spider myths.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Tsuki Yomi
Use this essay from the Windows to the Universe to learn more about Japanese mythology. "Tsuki-Yomi was the Moon god according the oldest Japanese religion, Shinto, which means 'the way of the gods.'"
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Soma
This entry from Windows to the Universe shows that In the Hindu religion, every part of the cosmos is related to an action of a god. "In Hindu mythology, Soma represents the god of the Moon." Includes a picture of "Soma."
Other
Godchecker: Japanese Gods: A Z List
Complete list with description of the gods and goddesses of Japanese mythology contains 181 diety names and 127 entries.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Bulfinch's Mythology: The Golden Fleece
Bulfinch's version of the famous story of Jason and the Golden Fleece is avilable in full text at this site.
Other
Powersource: Cherokee Stories
This site from Powersource gives links to many Cherokee myths, including the "Cycle of the Seasons" and "Rock House: Why the Sun Follows the Moon." These are both good examples of the Cherokee religious beliefs of creation.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Deucalion's Flood and the Creation of the New Human Race
Read this Greek Mythology story of the destruction of the earth by flood. Try comparing it to the story of Noah's Ark from the Bible.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Gamers: Myth or Man?
Lots of people have preconceived ideas and perceptions of people because of stereotypes. This science fair project will help you examine whether the stereotypes of "gamers" actually matches those that actually play video games.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Irish Literature, Mythology, Folklore, Drama
Site has over 60 links to authors, periodicals, literary background, theater and Irish science fiction.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Demigods & Spirits: Hemera
Hemera was the goddess of the day, the female embodiment of daylight, in Greek Mythology.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Ancient Greece: Aetna (Etna)
This site focuses on the Greek Mythology behind Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, which is located in Sicily, Italy.
Crayola
Crayola: Celestial Characters (Lesson Plan)
A fun lesson plan incorporating language arts, science, and art. Students read myths and legends about the sun, moon, or stars, then create a sculpture, and write their own story about it. Also provides adaptations and a list of...
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Theseus
Learn more about Theseus, the most important king of Athens and second in strength to Heracles. Read the myths, view the picture gallery, and learn about his birth and childhood.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Analyzing a Myth [Pdf]
A brief worksheet/organizer in which students can analyze the content of a given mythological story. Includes five questions and space for students answers and analysis.
Encyclopedia Mythica
The Encyclopedia Mythica: Aztec Mythology
The Encyclopedia Mythica presents 93 links to entries about Aztec gods and goddesses.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Olympian Gods: Hermes
This site focuses on Hermes, the Greek god of the trade, the god of eloquence, and a luck-bringing messenger of the gods. It provides biographical information, background, English and Greek pronunciations of his name, other titles,...
Other
El Huevo De Chocolate: Mitologia Para Ninos
This site provides Spanish versions of famous Greek myths. The site also contains link to other activities for children in Spanish.
Other
Copy law.com: Ten Common Copyright Permission Myths
Good site for debunking myths about copyright law, posted by a New York attorney.
Other
Brad Templeton: 10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained
This personal site from Brad Templeton provides an article on copyright myths with explanations of the USENET/Internet.
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