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Mythic Mystery Map Activity for grades 3 and up Does a dragon always breathe fire? Can a unicorn have colorful, shiny scales? Find out how well you know your mythic creatures with this map challenge. |
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What's This? Mythic Creatures Article for grades 3 and up Have you ever seen a mermaid wearing a cowboy hat? Or an animal other than a unicorn with a long, spiraled tusk? Put your knowledge of mythic creatures to the test. |
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Make Your Own Mythic Creatures Stationery Activity for all ages Showcase the fire of your opinions or let your imagination take flight with these colorful, ready-to-print stationery files. |
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Web Quest: Behind Mythic Creatures (SuperScience) Activity for grades 3 through 6 From Greek unicorns to dragons that breathe fire or dance, track mythical creatures from around the world with this online challenge. |
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Web Quest: Behind Mythic Creatures (Science World) Activity for grades 6 through 10 Train your eyes on the high seas for mermaids, investigate a unicorn horn, and gaze up at the Giza Sphinx with this virtual quest for mythical creatures. |
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African Ethnography Collection Evidence and Analysis for all ages This collection of artifacts from the continent of Africa was started in 1869, the same year the museum opened. Today, it contains more than 38,000 objects that you can view online. |
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Asian Ethnography Collection Evidence and Analysis for all ages Search our collection of more than 58,000 Asian artifacts to find everything from abacuses to zithers. Even if an object is not currently on display, you can see it online anytime. |
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North American Ethnography Collection Evidence and Analysis for all ages Every Native American cultural region in North America is represented in this artifact collection, making it an irreplaceable national treasure. Browse the more than 50,000 artifacts online. |
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English Language Arts
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Mythic Creatures Revealed (SuperScience) Article for grades 3 through 6 For centuries, people around the world have told stories about dragons, unicorns, and mermaids. See what may have inspired people to believe in these legends. |
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Mythic Creatures Revealed (Science World) Article for grades 6 through 10 From fire-breathing dragons to magical unicorns, take a look at four legendary mythical creatures. Then find out what scientists think may have sparked belief in these imaginary animals. |
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Science
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Investigate Mysterious Creatures Activity for grades 5 and up The elusive giant squid was first described 500 years ago by Scandinavian sailors. Investigate what we've learned�and what still remains unknown�about this mysterious deep-ocean creature. |
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Who Owns These Bones? Activity for grades 3 and up What can scientists know about a creature by examining its bones? And what can they only guess at? Show students with this hands-on activity. |
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Social Studies
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Mermaid Migration Activity for grades 3 and up Follow mermaids around the world and throughout history to see first-hand how cultures share and reinterpret mythic creatures. |
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Early Explorers and Mistaken Identity Activity for grades 5 and up Setting sail without a map wasn't the only concern facing European explorers. Their heads had also been filled with tales of monsters lurking in the oceans' depths. |
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Reference Lists
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Mythic Creatures Booklist: Elementary School Reference List for grades Kindergarten and up From dancing dragons to those that breathe fire, ignite their imagination with this collection of kid-friendly titles selected for the Mythic Creatures exhibit. |
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Mythic Creatures Booklist: Middle & High School Reference List for grades 5 and up Unicorns and dragons and Sasquatch, oh my! Continue the investigation of fantastic creatures with this mythological menagerie of books. |
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Mythic Creatures Booklist: High School & Adults Reference List for grades 9 and up From dragons and griffins to Homer's sirens and Hans Christian Anderson's "The Little Mermaid," investigate the fantastic creatures that have inspired people worldwide. |
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Mythic Creatures Online Resources Reference List for all ages Continue tracking mythic creatures through the art they've inspired and the science they've helped shape with this collection of related Web sites. |
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