Beacon Unit Plan Library Lisa Ove GibsonBeacon Learning Center (Bay District Schools) Description Students read two narrative reading selections and based on the reading, compare and contrast a character from each. Duration The planned duration of this activity is 4 days. Unit Matrix and Standards Click here to view the curriculum matrix which illustrates the unit's instructional design and lists standards addressed in the unit. Lesson Plans When Old Meets NewUsing a T-chart, students synthesize and separate collected information. Are They the Same or Different? A Graphic SceneUsing collected information, students compare and contrast characters from various texts within a Venn Diagram. A Picture is Worth a Thousand WordsStudents compare and contrast characters from various texts and compile the collected information into several graphic organizers.
Myth, Legend, Folklore, Ghosts Apollo and the Greek Muses Updated July 2010 COMPREHENSIVE SITES ON MYTHOLOGY ***** The Encyclopedia Mythica - SEARCH - Areas - Image Gallery - Genealogy tables - Mythic Heroes Probert Encyclopaedia - Mythology Gods, Heroes, and MythDictionary of Mythology What is Myth? MESOPOTAMIAN MYTHOLOGYThe Assyro-Babylonian Mythology FAQ Sumerian Mythology FAQ Sumerian Mythology Sumerian Gods and Goddesses Sumerian Myths SUMERIAN RELIGION Mythology's Mythinglinks: the Tigris-Euphrates Region of the Ancient Near East Gods, Goddesses, Demons and Monsters of Mesopotamia The Assyro-Babylonian Mythology FAQ More info on Ancient Mesopotamia can be found on my Ancient River Valley Civilizations page. GREEK MYTHOLOGYOrigins of Greek MythologyGreek Mythology - MythWeb Greek-Gods.info (plus a fun QUIZ)Ancient Greek Religion Family Tree of Greek Mythology Greek Names vs. VARIOUS FAIRIES, ELVES, UNICORNS, MERMAIDS, & OTHER MYTHICAL TOPICS HERE BE DRAGONS!
The Great Geek Manual » The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries I make no secret of the fact that I’m a hardcore bibliophile, but we’re a common enough lot these day. And the one sight that always makes me linger over a webpage is rows and rows of neatly organized books. So, in an effort to draw more like-minded read here to my little blog, I decided to round-up a gallery of photos of some of the most beautiful libraries I’ve ever seen photos of. Enjoy. If you enjoy this gallery, make sure you check out our other list of The United States’ Most Beautiful Libraries! Abbey Library St. The Astronomy Library of the University of Utrecht in The Netherlands Photo Credit: (Erik) Bristol Central Library Photo Credit: *Firefox The British Library reading room at the centre of the Great Court of the British Museum in London, England. Central Library of Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada Photo Credit: lightgazer Delft University Library in The Netherlands Photo Credit: rutger spoelstra José Vasconcelos Library in México City, Mexico Photo Credit: CliNKer
Important Mythical Objects in Greek and Roman Mythology Aphrodite's This girdle was popular for its ability to arouse desire and create a great hunger for love. This girdle was so "potent" that whomever she desired would fall in love with her. It is even sometimes said that Hera once wore the girdle to win back Zeus's affection. Apollo was often depicted carrying a lyre, the Greek musical instrument with seven strings. Hermes, who invented this musical instrument, gave the lyre to Apollo. Ares' The Ancile was a large Bronze Age "figure 8" shield. The caduceus of Asclepius with the coiled serpent is the traditional symbol of medicine. The Aegis was a snake-fringed shield/armor that had the head of a gorgon (Medusa) in the center. Hades helmet was a magical one given to him by the cyclopes , that would make the wearer invisible. The Thunderbolt was the mighty power Zeus weilded from Mount Olympus.
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