Myths+and+Legends


 * Lesson**: Understanding myths and legends amongst Utah's Native American Indian tribes.

Myth Legend tradition culture
 * Vocabulary**:


 * Essential Question**: Why did the Native American's believe so strongly in myths and legends?


 * Activities**:
 * Day 1:** Have students read page 62-62 in the Utah book. After reading about different myths/legends/traditions. Have students draw a detailed picture representing one of the myths. Have students present their picture to the class.


 * Day 2 & 3:** Discuss with students what myths consist of among Native American Indians. Have them take notes on what a myth is. Students are then assigned to make-up their own Native American myth using the rubric. *If possible, take a day and have students complete this project in the computer lab on a power point presentation.

Have students present their myths to the class.
 * Assessmen**t:

Assignments. Utah Books. Computer labs
 * Teacher Resources**:

Pencil. Paper. Utah Book.
 * Student Resources**: