May 2, 2012

Place Spotting Activities

Do all 4 of the following quizzes.Write your answers on notebook paper, and the final latitude and longitude for each place as proof that you found it!

My placespotting.com quiz 1
My placespotting.com quiz 2
My placespotting.com quiz 3
My placespotting.com quiz 4

The Great Wall of China


Here are the links that you may use to find answers to the questions on your Great Wall of China webquest worksheet:

(YOU MUST STAY ON THESE WEBSITES!)


Wikipedia: The Great Wall

Travel China Guide
All About the Great Wall of China

Also, here is a great site to see panorama views of the Great Wall. Don't forget to turn off the music!
Panorama Site

April 13, 2012

Ancient Indian Legends


Today you will read two different Indian legends. As you read them, fill out the guided reading worksheet so you will be ready to discuss the stories at the end of class.

When you are finished, you may click the 'Explore' link on the left side of the 'Early Hinduism' page to learn about more of the early Hindu gods. Extra credit: Write a 'biography' of a Hindu god and draw a picture to go with it.

Indra and the Cloud-Cattle
Narayana the Creator