Myth of thunder, lightning and rain.

Myth of thunder, lightning and rain.

4th grade

Cambodian Myth of Lightning, thunder and rain

Who would like to tell us what this story is about?

How are these things explained for real?

​Rain- Water accumulates in clouds and then it falls.

​Lightning and Thunder?

Multiple Select

Check all statements that are true.

• This story is a myth because it explains something natural.

• This story is a myth because it talks about gods.

• This story is a myth because it talks about swords and axes.

• This story is a myth because it has a lesson.

• This story is a myth because it happened.

Multiple Choice

How was lightning, thunder and rain created according to this story?

• The Cambodian gods wanted to show something pretty humans.

• The Cambodian gods invented this because they were bored.

• The Cambodian gods were fighting and these natural things were created during this battle.

Open Ended

What lesson do you think this story teaches?

Team work

You will be divided into groups to make your own myth about lightning, rain and thunder.

It needs to explain it with gods or supernatural/ fantastical characters.

Once time is over one person per group will present their idea for a story.