Below are examples of questions one may have about the wonders of nature. You may use one of these ideas or come up with your own to create a unique, original myth that answers the question. You should try to mimic the tone and style of the myths we have been reading in your own writing. The lines following the list are for you to write your own ideas.

• Where does the wind come from?

• Why are the tops of many mountains white?

• Why can fish breathe underwater?

• Why does the ocean’s tide come in and out each day?

• Why does the moon appear to have different shapes?

• Why do we sometimes see rainbows?

• Why do leaves seem to change color in autumn?

• Why do skunks stink?

• Why does the rattlesnake have a rattle?

• Why do giraffes have such long necks?

• Think of an interesting creature – where did they originate? (Similar to Arachne)

• Why do we sometimes see shooting stars fall from the sky?

• Why don’t snakes have any arms or legs?

• Why do volcanoes erupt? Where does lava come from?

• How do clouds form? Why do they get dark and release rain and snow?

• Why do we see the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)?

• Why must a turtle live in a shell?

• How did cats get their tails?

• Why does the moon disappear once a month?

• Why do giraffes have long necks?

• Why do dogs bark instead of chirp?

• Why can’t penguins fly?

• Why do trees go vertically instead of horizontally?

• Why do people have language but animals do not?

• Why does it rain or snow?

• Why does the wind blow?