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Here is what I learned today about mythology

Romans and Greeks learned about Gods in their culture. There are a total of 22 different Roman gods. Romans had 8 days in a week but the same months as we in the United States have today.

As a navigational strategy, I clicked on links related to my research within the page I was reading to expand my research.

One reliable source I found was http://guydir.demon.co.uk/jo/myths.htm I found this site to be reliable because the author identifies herself, provides an email link for any questions, and has links to reputable sites that approveof the site.

One informational feature I found to be useful was the Days of the week chart. It was a cool visual to help kids understand the roman days of the week by comparing it to our week on a clear chart.


 * Lesson Idea**

Teacher: Mr. Johnson Researcher:__________________ Date:_______________________

Click on the first bookmark I have set up for you. This will lead you to http://www.thehumorwriter.com/Kids_Corner_--_Original_Storie/Ancient_Pompeii/ancient_pompeii.html Look at this while you answer the next couple of questions

Pompeii was changed forever when Mt.  Vesuvius  erupted. Do you think the city was doing well or poorly before this event happened? Explain your answer.

This volcano eruption is the same explosion that Jack and Annie witness in “Vacation Under the Volcano”. After reading about the eruption, what did you notice that was similar or different between how the website describes the event and how the book describes it?

After answering the above questions, click on the second link that brings you to http://www.fieldmuseum.org/pompeii/pompeii2/pompeii_content.html This site is an interactive timeline that will take you back in time and show step by step how the eruption happened.

What happens on August 24, AD 79? How does this compare to what Jack and Annie saw and reacted to when they went back in time?

Continue to follow along with the timeline. At what time does a **Pyroclastic Surge** finally reach and destroy Pompeii? Be sure to carefully look at the visuals as well as the text to find the right answer.

Rubric: 8 points = (4 x 2 = 8) =You recorded the important information and used it well to answer questions: 2 points = You shared the information with your classmates well in a way that showed that you understood it and helped the class understand more about Pompeii. Total = 10 points