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mythicjourneys.org/bigmyth/myths Two new ideas about //Mythology// Many different areas around the world create myths to explain the creation of the earth Chinese believe the world started with an egg of chaos out of which came a giant dragon

One navigational strategy Click on the part of the world to read myths from that region; also the next button to move from page to page in a story

One reliable source First page; International Association of Intercultural Education No names or dates cited, “The Big Myth” Distant Train Copyright

One Informational Feature Map of the world which will help with geography so students can see where different cultures area found and where creation stories are from

Internet Workshop __Understanding Mythology__ Objectives: In //Vacation Under the Volcano,// Jack and Annie leaned about Roman life. Today, you will have the opportunity to use the internet to learn about an important aspect of Roman life, mythology. Use the sites provided to learn more about Roman myths but also myths from around the world. Use the sites to answer the questions below and if you have time create your own question and try to find the answer.

Activity 1: Use the First website to answer these questions http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/roman/index.htm
 * 1) Pick one of the Roman Gods. Write down their name and information about this god.


 * 1) Now, click on one of the links on the side of this page. Write down one new interesting fact you learned about Roman life (ex. Days of week, months, number system, solar system or board game)

Activity 2: Use the second website to answer the following questions. http://mythicjourneys.org/bigmyth/2_eng_myths.htm
 * 1) Click on an area in the world on the map. Read a myth from that place and summarize the myth in the space below.


 * 1) Next, using the same or different area. Click on the link for that area that says Pantheon (which means all the gods of a religion). Read about the gods and compare and contrast one god to the roman god you chose above in activity one. (Use a Venn diagram if you choose)

Evaluation Rubric 8 points- Completion of all questions; two points for each question. 2 points- Discussion; sharing at least one of your findings with the class.