Creator: Stanford SOLAR Center | visit site
Grade Range: 4 - 6
Make the connection between scientific understanding, literature, and cultural diversity with this fascinating collection of myths and legends that reflect our human attempts at explaining the sun in terms of our own world views. Solar tales from the indigenous peoples of Australia, the Americas, and Mesopotamia are included, along with Judeo-Christian views and observations of ancient astronomers.
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free and interactive lesson plans and classroom activities hosted on this site! Under the "educators" section are plenty of ideas, categorized by grade level and subject. Be sure to save this site as a favorite to allow for easy retrieval later on.
At Home
Tags
sun, solar system, planets, folk tales,
Subjects
History & Culture: World, Language Arts, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Social Studies,