Read and Respond

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 listen to or read a myth and respond to it.

OVERVIEW:

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

PREPARATION TIME:

20 minutes.

LESSON TIME:

30 minutes.

WORDS TO KNOW:

myth

fantasy

hero

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.

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