Predicting

SCIENCE CONCEPT:

Mythological stories developed as a result of man's early observations of flying objects and his attempts to explain the natural phenomena.

STUDENT OBJECTIVE:

The student will be able to predict what will happen in the myth.

OVERVIEW:

The student will demonstrate an understanding of myths related to flight.

TEACHER TEXT:

From the beginning of history we have been fascinated by flight. Ancient myths and legends of every culture are filled with tales of gods and humans with the ability to fly. Symbols of freedom and mastery, flight myths fanned the dream of people everywhere to join their heroes in reality.

PREPARATION TIME:

10 minutes.

LESSON TIME:

20-30 minutes.

TEACHER PREP:

Select and print one of the myths from this Web textbook or use one of the books suggested in the Literature Curriculum Bridges.

WORDS TO KNOW:

  • myth
  • fantasy
  • animal


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