Read afterlife myths from different cultures. Create a class presentation based on the information they learned from the afterlife myths. Developing Background 1. Brainstorm possible meanings. Ask the class if they agree or disagree with Chief Seattle.
Different people have different views on the afterlife.
Ask students to reflect in writing for a brief period on their own views of the afterlife. Divide the class into pairs or small groups and ask the students to share their thoughts. Ask students to discuss the afterlife with their parents and family members. In this activity students will research a variety of different funeral customs. Divide the class into small research groups of 4 or 5 students.