Listen and Chant A Listen to the chant. Then, recite the chant. B What does each myth explain? Retell each myth in the chant in your own words. C Making connections Choose a myth from this unit. Write a chant about it. In the ancient past, people didn’t understand How the world worked in the sky and on land. People around the globe told stories to explain Things that happened every single day. The Sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Science is a tool that explains this best. Long, long ago, people didn’t know why They created myths about it high in the sky. Helios rode his chariot from one side to the other. It was yellow, orange, and red, like no other. Tsohanoai carried the Sun upon his back. Then he put it on a hook and took a long nap. Sol was a sun goddess chased across the sky By a wolf with a hungry look in his eye. Sun Myths 196 UNIT 5 How did people in the past explain the Sun? ? ESSENTIAL QUESTION CONNECT TO Music Sculpture A Read the text. B Sculpt a gargoyle or other mythical character from clay. 1. Decide if you want the elements in proportion or out of proportion. 2. Draw a sketch or find a picture of how you want the sculpture to look. 3. Pinch, press, and squeeze the clay to shape the parts of your sculpture. 4. Put the parts of your sculpture together, making sure it is balanced. C Making connections Show your sculpture to a classmate. Is it in proportion or out of proportion? What is its purpose? Throughout history, artists have made sculptures of many mythical beings. Artists sculpt figures from various materials, such as wood, clay, stone, and metal. In Roman and Greek mythology, gargoyles protected people. They didn’t move during the day. The myths said that at night, gargoyles flew around and kept evil creatures away. Today, gargoyles are a symbol of protection. They also have a purpose. They drain rainwater away from buildings. To create sculptures, artists consider the size of different elements. For example, are the hands in proportion to the arms? Sometimes artists sculpt elements out of proportion. This can make the sculpture look funny or scary. Artists also consider the scale of their sculpture. How large should it be? Finally, artists consider balance. The sculpture needs to be balanced so it can stand without falling over. Argoyl es G How do sculptures tell a story? ? ESSENTIAL QUESTION CONNECT TO Art UNIT 5 197 Connect to Music • Students listen to and sing a popular song. • Students explore ideas related to music. Recordings of all songs are available online. Connect to Art • Students learn about different genres of art by a variety of artists from around the world. WALK-THROUGH Txiii
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