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Which subject	History
What topic	lesson 3 of 16 exploring myths and legends. Students will examine how myths teach cultural v and moral lessons. With a fun activity to go with it
What length (min)	50
What age group	Year or Grade 6
Class size	20
What curriculum	australian
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Lesson plan

Topic

Exploring Myths and Legends: Lesson 3 of 16

Objectives

• Students will analyze how myths convey cultural values and moral lessons.
• Students will engage in a discussion about the significance of myths within various cultures.
• Students will create their own myth to illustrate a moral lesson.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Mythology texts (handouts or books)
• Art supplies (coloured paper, markers, scissors, glue)
• Projector and screen (if applicable)
• Worksheets for myth analysis
• Access to computers/tablets for research (optional)

Grade/Age Group

Year 6

Subject

History

Class Size

20 students

Australian Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for History, particularly focusing on:

• Understanding the impact of cultural practices on society.
• Exploring stories and history from different perspectives.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (min)	Details
1	Introduction to Myths	10	Briefly introduce myths and legends. Discuss examples from various cultures. Ask students if they know any myths.
2	Group Discussion	15	Divide the class into groups. Have each group discuss a myth from a different culture, focusing on its moral and cultural significance.
3	Myth Analysis Activity	10	Distribute worksheets. Each group analyzes their assigned myth using guiding questions about values and morals.
4	Creative Myth Creation	10	Students individually create their own myth that embodies a moral lesson. They should write a short narrative and illustrate key scenes.
5	Share and Reflect	5	Groups share their insights from the discussion. Encourage a reflection on the importance of myths, but without full presentations.
6	Conclusion and Homework	5	Summarize the lesson's key points. Assign homework: Students will finish their myth creation and write a paragraph explaining the moral of their myth.

Homework

Students are to complete their myth creation and write a paragraph explaining the moral lesson presented in their story. Homework will be submitted online or through a physical hand-in without oral presentations in class.

Assessment

Informal assessment via group discussions and review of myth analysis worksheets. Formal assessment based on submitted myths and moral explanations.

Lesson script