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= = =Myth or Science?=

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===This project is designed to review the Roman and Greek mythology which may appear on the National Latin Exam. In this project you will chose an astronomic body from the list below. This astronomic body corresponds to a figure from classical mythology. You will be required to conduct scientific research on the astronomic body in order to determine why a mythological label made for an appropriate name. Use the template attached to your project packet as a model for your project. Be sure to follow the instructions given in the following pages and rubric to complete all steps of the project.===

===In the end, the completed Myth or Science project will create a virtual and interactive encyclopedia of mythology, allowing you to get a deeper understanding of both the mythology and science. We will spend two days in the Media Center and two days in the computer lab to complete this project. The links below will help you complete your research for this project. Be sure to cite all of your sources.===

=**Astronomy Resources**=

NASA Website

NASA Images

Astronomy Magazine Website

//Sky and Telescope: The Essential Magazine of Astronomy Website//

Astronomy in the Yahoo! Directory

Eric Weisstein's World of Astronomy

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= = =Mythology Resources=

An Etymological Dictionary of Classical Mythology

Windows to the Universe: Classical Mythology (Use Advanced Setting)

Greek and Roman Mythological Gods

Theoi Greek Mythology: Exploring Mythology in Classical Literature and Art

//Bulfinch's Greek and Roman Mythology: The Age of the Fable (Unabridged etext)//

Greek and Roman World Mythology: Classical Studies -- Gods, Heroes, and Myth

Mythology Links (Collection of Mythology Websites)

=**Astronomy-Mythology Websites**= The Mythology of the Constellations

Classical Mythology

=**Content Standards**=

Foreign Language:

 * Connections: Benchmark A:** //Investigate, analyze, and present concepts from across disciplines: Grade 12.1 and 12.4//


 * Connections: Benchmark B:** //Investigate, analyze, and present information and viewpoints from the target culture using authentic sources, and apply understandings across disciplines: Grade 11.5//


 * Comparisons: Benchmark C:** //Analyze and discuss how products, practices, and perspectives of the students' own culture and the target overlap and differ: Grade 10.3 and 11.4//


 * Communities: Benchmark D:** //Report information about personal reactions to various products, media, and services of the target culture: Grade 12.7 and 12.8//