K-6 Activities - Dudley Observatory
K-6 Activities - Dudley Observatory
K-6 Activities - Dudley Observatory
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Native American and Greek Myths,<br />
Activity 6-8<br />
Objective<br />
The student should be able to discuss and compare/contrast the legends of the Native<br />
American and the Greek legends of Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia, and<br />
Orion.<br />
Procedure<br />
• Discuss and compare Native American Mythology with Greek mythological<br />
origins of selected constellations.<br />
• Students may be divided into groups for research and presentation of constellation<br />
origin: Native American and Greek. Presentations can be given in the<br />
STARLAB.<br />
Materials<br />
• STARLAB Portable Planetarium<br />
• Projector<br />
• Starfield Cylinder<br />
Optional<br />
• Native American Mythology Cylinder<br />
• Greek Mythology Cylinder<br />
• B–77 • K–6 <strong>Activities</strong>