African Mythology Lesson Plans

1. Quilts
...or this lesson. Note:A parent or grandparent might be willing or even eager to explain the history of their child's object in class. This is good, but be sure enough time is available for the whole lesson. To give you an idea how a lesson like this would work, look at these images of quilts made by African Americans. The images are from: Anne Yentsch's personal collection. Gladys-Marie Fry's Stitched from the Soul: Slave Quilts from the Ante-Bellum South (New York City: Dutton Studio Books, 1990). Laurel Horton's Quiltmaking in America: Beyond the Myths (Nashville: Rutledge Hill Press, 1994). Jennie A Chinn's "...

2. Pegasus and Bellopheron- Musical Stories
Dallas Symphony Orchestra 1/19/2008 Pegasus and Bellopheron- Musical Stories Musical Stories Teaching Objective Students will read or hear myths from African, Hispanic, Asian or Native American cultures, and create simple musical settings for one or more of these myths. Resources Myths from diverse cultures, such as: Myths and Legends of the World, by Geraldine McCaughrean, pub. Margaaret K. McElderry Books, New York, N.Y., 1995 The Crystal Pool, by Geraldine McCa...

3. Global Citizen 2000 - Religion and Spirituality
...cularly coins and pottery. Advanced students can study the impact Arabic Islamic scholars had on the survival of Latin and Greek manuscripts. ENGLISH: Influence of Arabic language on European literature. For instance, new studies showing the influence of Arabic and Islamic ideas on Dante's Inferno. MYTHOLOGY:Students can study The Arabian Nights and do comparative studies with Roman, Greek mythology etc. Example would be Sinbad the Sailor and Odysseus. NEW JERSEY CORE CONTENT STANDARDS: This lesson addresses the following NJ Core Content Curriculum Standards in Social Studies: 6.1.11, 12, 13, 14; 6.3.9, 14; 6.8...

4. The Blues . Blues Classroom . Lesson Plans . Crossroads Blues | PBS
...uses Johnson and his music as an entry White, Blacks, and point into the study of crossroads the Blues literature. The Soul of a Man Finding the Blues Learning Objectives By completing this lesson, the student will: Recognize the crossroads as a prevalent theme in literature, blues music, and world mythology Analyze the decisions made by people, fictional and real, when at the crossroads Explore the depiction of the devil and the bargains made with him in music and in literature Standards Addresses the following themes in the National Curriculum Standards for English Language Arts: Primary: 1, 2 Secondary: 9 Re...

5. To Tell the Tale
...tor Review the Academic Content Standards related to this lesson. Ask a Reporter Web Navigator Suggested Time Allowance: 45 minutes - 1 hour _ Objectives: Students will: Parent 1. Define "folk tale"; discuss common themes in folk tales. Connections 2. Learn about the book "Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Conversation Folktales" by reading and discussing the article "Once Upon a Time Starters in Africa. Family Movie 3. In groups, research folk tales from different cultures that Guide revolve around specific themes; write introductions explaining Vacation each tale's significance and cultural context. Donation...

6. Hit or Myth
...ental Treat Issues in Depth By ELVIS MITCHELL On This Day in History (Go to Article.) Crossword Puzzle Campus Weblines Education News Get Our Lessons By E-mailPrinter-friendly Version Newspaper in Education (NIE) Teacher Resources Classroom Friday, June 8, 2001 Subscriptions _ Hit or Myth Exploring Mythology from Ancient Civilizations Around the World Student Author(s) Connections Rachel McClain, The New York Times Learning Network News Summaries Daily News Quiz Grades: 6-8, 9-12 Word of the Day Subjects: Geography, Language Arts Test Prep Interdisciplinary Connections Question of the Day Overview of Lesson Pla...

7. The Community Discovered - Storytelling: Using the arts to enrich the curriculum...
{CD Home} Storytelling: Using the arts to enrich the curriculum... Staff Darcee Rothe Staff Development Model Development The purpose of this unit is for students to gain an Model appreciation for other cultures and to use storytelling in a variety of ways. A focus is places on Greek Mythology, African Folklore and Japanese Folklore; however, other cultures are referred to and discussed. This unit explores similarities in the reasons why cultures develop and use storytelling. CD Mathematics steps in with a culminating project involving Curriculum Curriculum Units/ having the students creating a m...

8. The Community Discovered - Storytelling: Using the arts to enrich the curriculum...
{CD Home} Storytelling: Using the arts to enrich the curriculum... Staff Darcee Rothe Staff Development Model Development The purpose of this unit is for students to gain an Model appreciation for other cultures and to use storytelling in a variety of ways. A focus is places on Greek Mythology, African Folklore and Japanese Folklore; however, other cultures are referred to and discussed. This unit explores similarities in the reasons why cultures develop and use storytelling. CD Mathematics steps in with a culminating project involving Curriculum Curriculum Units/ having the students creating a m...

9. Stereotyping and Bias | Lesson
...es in religious myths and fairy tales.) To search for more lessons Talk briefly about the role of wolves in fairy tales. (You might point out on this site use The Lesson the Brer Rabbit Tales, Aesop's Fables and Native legends as examples of the Library. strong presence of wolves in fairy tales and mythology.) Introduce the different versions of Three Little Pigs. The original version of this story is English, but it has been adapted to suit different cultures. For example, the German version of this story has houses made of mud, cabbage, and brick; the Appalachian version has houses made of chips, cornstalks,...

10. Forgiveness
...opic GRADES: 9-12 Connections 2. Australian Folktales _ 3. Reluctant Givers 4. Gifts of All Sizes Subjects: 5. Chinese Folktales Arts, Language Arts, 6. Inuit Folktales Philanthropy and Social 7. Buddhist Folktales Studies 8. Reactions of the Masters _ 9. Gifts Disrespected 10. Jewish Folktales 11. African Folktales 12. Native American Key Words/Concepts (click to Folktales view) 13. Hospitality You're Here 14. Forgiveness 15. Environmental ART-M: Music: Stewardship Interdisciplinary 16. Sufi Folktales ELA: Both Friend and Foe the 17. Folktales from the Saints Adore; Little Americas Boy Who Talked With 18. Asia...