Name: ____________________________
Date: _________
Group: _____
Creation Myth Project
I was assigned to research (circle one):
Navajo
Inca
Egyptian
Zulu
Aboriginal
Directions:
1. Research the creation myth – you may use http://www.bigmyth.com/2_eng_myths.html
as one of your sources.
2. Find two other reliable sources to explain the creation myth – you will have at least three
sources in total.
a. Wikipedia, Yahoo Answers, What.com, Blogs, student work, etc. are NOT
considered reliable sources.
3. Include at least 5 new facts about the creation myth – facts that are not found at
http://www.bigmyth.com/2_eng_myths.html
4. Create a bibliography for your informational sources.
a. On this project, a bibliography for pictures is not required.
5. Create a poster to explain the creation myth.
6. Create a worksheet for the class to work on as you are presenting.
7. Present your research to the class.
Your group’s poster needs to include:
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Which culture the myth comes from
(0-3)
The highlights of the myth
(0-6)
A comparison of your culture’s creation myth to either the Greek or Norse
creation myth as covered in class.
(0-6)
How the specific culture, climate, and/or region appears in the myth
(0-6)
Colorful pictures that help the viewer visualize the myth
(0-6)
All information must be typed (or your work will not be accepted)
During your group’s presentation, you need to:
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Speak clearly and loudly
(0-3)
Use notecards for reference, not the poster
(0-3)
Show preparation – plan what you want to say and who is saying what and when
(0-6)
Class worksheet:
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Completed class worksheet with key – at least 10 questions about important facts
about your creation myth
(0-6)
Make enough copies of your group’s fill-in worksheet that goes along with the
presentation (group will not be allowed to present without their class worksheets –
loss of one grade for every day late
You must hand out the worksheet to the teacher and your classmates before the
presentation begins
You must collect worksheets and grade them. The next day, you must pass back
the graded worksheets and go over the answers, so students can correct answers
Total: ____________
Grading:
0-22= F
23-27= D
28-33=C
34-39=B
40-45=A
Timeline
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All materials for your poster are due by the end of the period on Tuesday, 9/25
A complete, properly formatted, bibliography is due on Wednesday, 9/26
Class worksheets are due on Thursday, 9/27 – make sure to have enough copies for all of
your classmates and the teacher. A key is also needed.
Your poster is also due on Thursday, 9/27 – when you walk in to class
Presentations will begin on Thursday, 9/27.
Name: ___________________________
Date: ______________
Group: ________
You may use all of the information you gathered during your creation myth group work, but you
MUST write YOUR OWN paper.
The stories people tell of the creation of the world are affected by the experiences of the people
who tell them. This explains why there are both similarities and differences in myths from
different parts of the world. It also explains why we can find out information about a culture or
region from the people who tell it. In a well written essay, explore these idea.
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A paper (1-2 pages) – it MUST be typed, double spaced, 12 point font, times new
roman or the equivalent, one inch margins, and at least one full page. The title
MUST also be in 12 point font – this is to be handed in to the teacher BEFORE
you present your project.
o Your paper must contain:
 A complete summary of the myth you researched for your project
 At least one full paragraph comparing and contrasting your
culture’s creation myth to either the Greek or Norse creation myth
as covered in class.
 At least one full paragraph explaining how the specific culture,
climate, and/or region appears in the myth
 Your concluding paragraph should be an opinion of any aspect of
the myths covered so far in class.
Your paper will be graded on correct format, organization, support and explanations, style. Your
paper will be graded on writing using the MCAS Writing Score Guide and your grammar and
mechanic wills be scored separately using the MCAS Standard English Conventions Rubric.