Travel to Japan to explore the Shinto myth of Amaterasu, the sun goddess who hides herself away and plunges the world into darkness. This dramatic tale leads naturally into lessons about shadows: how they form, why they change, and what they reveal about the sun.
Engaging retelling of the Amaterasu story
Science: Shadows (light sources, angles, measuring shadows, daily changes)
Math: Pattern practice, ratio warm-ups, and themed worksheets
Vocabulary and reading questions
Journaling prompts
Multi-level printables for all ages
A beautiful blend of myth and hands-on learning that is easy to adapt for any homeschool style.
Travel to Japan to explore the Shinto myth of Amaterasu, the sun goddess who hides herself away and plunges the world into darkness. This dramatic tale leads naturally into lessons about shadows: how they form, why they change, and what they reveal about the sun.
Engaging retelling of the Amaterasu story
Science: Shadows (light sources, angles, measuring shadows, daily changes)
Math: Pattern practice, ratio warm-ups, and themed worksheets
Vocabulary and reading questions
Journaling prompts
Multi-level printables for all ages
A beautiful blend of myth and hands-on learning that is easy to adapt for any homeschool style.