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Graphs of the Heart

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study Greek literature. In this Greek tragedies lesson, students explore the dance-dramas of Martha Graham. Students study the choreography that brings ancient Greek literature to life.
Worksheet
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Dragon Unscramble

For Students 4th - 6th
In this dragon learning exercise, students practice unscrambling ten words related to dragons. Students check their answers when completed.
Interactive
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Philosophy of History

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to 14 short answer and essay questions about Philosophy of History by Hegel. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive...
Interactive
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The Pearl by John Steinbeck

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 14 multiple choice questions about Steinbeck's The Pearl. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Lesson Plan
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The Truth About Anne Frank

For Teachers 9th
Student read the Diary of Anne frank.  In this Literature lesson, 9th graders study the transport of Jews to Auschwitz.  Students create a daily schedule of their lives if they were in hiding, 
Interactive
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One Word Substitution 32

For Students 7th - 9th
In this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, students match the 10 vocabulary terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Create A Genre Crossword Puzzle

For Students 8th
For this create a genre crossword puzzle worksheet, 8th graders make a puzzle on the grid provided, using 21 terms, then create clues for each term using a definition or an example;  grading rubric included.
Interactive
Curated OER

SAT Reading Comprehension Practice Test 03

For Students 10th - 12th
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a passage taken from a biography of Florence Nightingale.  Students have 10 minutes to answer 7 reading comprehension questions in this SAT practice learning exercise.
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Museum Network (UK)

Bowes Museum: Myths and Legends: "Farnese Hercules" by an Unknown Artist

For Students 9th - 10th
The Museum Network series, Myths and Legends, presents an analysis and discussion exercise on the neo-classical bronze copy of the ancient Greek sculpture, the "Farnese Hercules" by an unknown artist. The work resides in the Bowes Museum.
Unit Plan
Museum Network (UK)

Wallace Collection: Myths and Legends: "Perseus and Andromeda" by Titian

For Students 9th - 10th
Presented on the Museum Network, Myths and Legends section, this is the mannerist painting "Perseus and Andromeda" by the Venetian artist, Titian. The painting resides in the Wallace Collection.
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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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Britain Express

Britain Express: Myths and Legends of Great Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
Website source with links to the myths and legends of Great Britain.
Interactive
Space Telescope Science Institute

Amazing Space: Comets: Comet Facts, Myths, and Legends

For Students 6th - 8th
An interactive book full of interesting information about comets - their discovery, beliefs about them, factual information, and famous comets. An 'All about comets' link at the bottom of the page has lots of background information on...
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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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East of England Broadband Network

E2 Bn: About Myths and Legends: Why Are Stories Told

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This website from England explains the role of myth and legend in every culture and gives many reasons for the importance of the retelling in myth, especially to children. There are links to other interesting spots on the general website.
eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Nights With Uncle Remus: Myths and Legends of the Old Plantation

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Joel Chandler Harris's "Nights With Uncle Remus: Myths And Legends Of The Old Plantation" has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of...
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Fun Trivia

Fun Trivia: Mythology & Legends Trivia Quizzes

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
FunTrivia.com contains thousands of self-grading quizzes over various topics. The "Mythology and Legends" section contains 263, many of which are suitable for classroom use.
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East of England Broadband Network

East of England Broadband Network: About Myths and Legends

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Here you will read a brief definition of what a legend is, a myth, and a folktale and how they are different from each other.
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Other

Myth and Legend From Ancient Times to the Space Age

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Is there a difference between myth and legend? This site seeks to define both and point out the differences between the two. Also has a "time line" showing development of myths from ancient times to present day. Extensive information.
eBook
Sacred Text Archive

Internet Sacred Text Archive: Myths and Legends of the Bantu Index

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Bantu of South Africa passed down stories from the past. Some myths and legends range from "Legends of the High Gods" to "Brer Rabbit in Africa". There are stories of "Heroes and Demi-Gods" and stories of monsters.
Handout
Burke Museum

Burke Museum: Birthstones: Myths and History

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Burke Museum's site on Geology, this page details the birthstones for each month and discusses both the myth and the history behind birthstones.
Website
PBS

Idaho Public Tv: Owl Facts

For Students 1st - 8th
Get to know all about the owl by clicking on any of the topics in the menu bar! Includes myths and legends, night life, diet, eyes and ears, reproduction, and a specific focus on the owls native to Idaho. [Requires Windows Media Player.]
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Education: Idea Lab: Myths in Words and Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Interactive website in which students learn about myth and symbols in art and storytelling. Engaging and informative with images and informational text.
Activity
Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Myths and Legends in Art: Compare/contrast

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Students choose two works of art from twenty-six choices available. Each work has a picture followed by brief factual information. Students compare and contrast the two works based on information presented with both words and pictures....

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