Internet Quest Series: Unexplained Mysteries by Teacher Superstore

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Contents

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Address Book Online Libraries and References

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The Loch Ness Monster Crop Circles Oak Island Northern and Southern Lights 1 Northern and Southern Lights 2 Stonehenge Easter Island UFO Sightings UFO Hoaxes UFO Crashes Atlantis The Maya Seven Wonders of the Ancient World 1 Seven Wonders of the Ancient World 2 Dinosaurs 1 Dinosaurs 2

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About This Book Notes For Teachers and Parents

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About this Book Copyright and the use of Internet resources Material on the Internet is protected by copyright laws in the same way as print material. There are exceptions in the copyright act which allow fair dealing for research and study purposes. The activities contained in this book are designed to utilize the concept of fair dealing by encouraging students to use research skills to read and summarize material for the purpose of gaining knowledge and interpreting and evaluating ideas.

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For further information refer to the copyright council on: 4www.copyright.org.au

Referencing online sources There may be occasions when students are required to cite sources of information when transferring their research findings to the report stage. As the concept of using online sources develops, formal guidelines for referencing are evolving.

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Some information relating to this can be found at: 4www.kidcyber.com.au/researchanythn.htm or 4www.webcitation.org/

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Notes For Teachers & Parents The Internet Quests Series is designed to make use of the enormous amount of information that is available through the Internet.

In recent years there has been a great deal of publicity about negative aspects of the Internet, so much so that the uninitiated may well have severe concerns about what young users might encounter when surfing the Net.

This book is produced to allow children to answer those questions for themselves. In doing so, they will understand the following concepts linked to the curriculum:

There is no doubt that this concern could be well-founded if children are left to their own devices when online. The key to avoiding the ‘net nasties’ is supervision, just as it is to avoid inappropriate experiences for children in selecting movies, television programmes and books. It is most unlikely that violent, racist or erotic sites are reached accidentally and the Internet Quests materials and addresses have been carefully screened to avoid this happening. However, the Internet is a fluid, dynamic resource that is always in motion and we can’t guarantee that what is appropriate now will still be next year. With this in mind, it is strongly recommended that parents/teachers preview sites if at all possible.

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‘Net Nasties’

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The term “information superhighway” is a buzz phrase that is constantly talked about in educational and other circles. As a generation that is comfortable with the idea of computers and associated concepts, the 10 to 12 year old children in our care deserve the opportunity of zooming down that superhighway. But just where is the on-ramp and how do children negotiate their way through the traffic jam that makes up the Internet?

• Use recognised research skills to extrapolate information from Internet references.

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• Use a variety of net search engines to expand on the information available.

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Some Internet Warnings 1

Filter tools have been designed by some companies to help protect children from the undesirable aspects of the Internet. Some of the filter tools which offer online information are:

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• Use the links provided at addresses to broaden the scope of their investigations.

Net Nanny - 4www.netnanny.com

Cyber Patrol - 4www.cyberpatrol.com/

Notes For Teachers & Parents Some Internet Warnings 2

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Reliability of Material

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A recognised problem with material found on the Net is that often it is unsubstantiated with sources unlisted and the writer’s credentials unknown. Children will need to learn to be discerning in their use of the content that they encounter. Ideally they should look for authoritative material where sources are listed. The location of the address may be a useful pointer - an article under the banner of NASA or Australian National University is likely to be more authoritative than one supplied by an individual with an apparent interest in the theme. Another consideration is the date that the material was submitted material may appear useful but may be out of date. Unfortunately it is sometimes difficult to check just when articles were written or posted although often the date of entry is shown at the top of print outs and at the end of articles.

© ReadyEdPubl i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• As with the ‘Net Nasties’ then, supervision and guidance from teachers/ parents is required so that students can be helped to see the difference between information sources that are credible and those requiring further corroboration.

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As mentioned, the dynamic nature of the Internet means that some sites may change URLs or even disappear altogether. An ongoing role of the publishers will be to monitor these changes regularly and to post them on our Internet Quests site.

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We request that users keep us posted on which websites become unavailable by emailing details to us on:

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Record some interesting Internet addresses that you find.

Topic: Web Site

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e.g. Exploring the paranormal

4www.unexplained-mysteries.

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Online Libraries and References To assist you with your research, there are some excellent online libraries that are very easy to use.

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Australian National Library

4www.nla.gov.au/ Internet Public Library

4www.ipl.org/

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Check out the section for schools.

Australian and New Zealand Web Enquiry Research System

4www.anzwers.com.au B.J. Pinchbeck’s Homework Helper

4http://school.discoveryeducation.com/homeworkhelp/ homework_help_home.html International Space Station

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Weird Mysteries

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4www.mysteriousplaces.com/index.html Skywatch International

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4www.digiserve.com/ufoinfo/contents.shtml New Zealand Skeptics Home Page

4www.spis.co.nz/skeptics.htm Australian Skeptics Home Page

4www.skeptics.com.au/ Skeptics Dictionary

4http://wheel.dcn.davis.ca.us/~btcarrol/skeptic/dictcont.html To help you with your research skills visit: Internet Research Help

4http://gowyld.net/tutorials.html Remember to read the instructions carefully and you should be able to find anything you want. 8

Mysterious Beings

The Loch Ness Monster The Loch Ness Monster is believed to live in a lake in northern Scotland. Many people have claimed that they’ve seen “Nessie”, yet many photographs that have been taken of the sea creature have been unclear and some photographs have been proved as hoaxes. Explore the various sites listed on this page to read the stories for and against the existence of this creature.

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Click on The Evidence and answer the questions.

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1. When were the first recorded sighting of the Loch Ness Monster? Who by and what were their observations?

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in water:_________________________________________________________________

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2. Describe some features of the monster that have been seen by two or more people.

Go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loch_Ness_Monster

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3. Who allegedly took a photograph of Nessie in 1934 and what is this photo known as? 4. What did the photo show?_________________________________________________

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6. Using any of the sites above for information, write a brief description of each person’s famous sighting. Include the dates of each sighting.

Mr George Spicer: _ _________________________________________________________

C B Farrel:________________________________________________________________

True or False Read the stories on each website and explore any links that they may take you to. Most of the accounts are very interesting but are they believable? Write an article for the Rational Enquirer that outlines your opinion of the Loch Ness Monster based on what you have read. Remember that there are some very good cases for each side of the story! 9

Strange Events

Crop Circles You will find some amazing aerial photos of recent crop circles on the WWW that will make you wonder where these circles came from and what they mean. View the websites listed on this page and their related links for some explanations. Remember to record any useful links in your address book.

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Go to:4http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crop_circle and answer the questions.

1. What is a crop circle? _____________________________________________________

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2. Some crop circles have been human-made. The creation of others have not been accounted for. What tools have humans used to create crop circles?

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Go to:4http://science.howstuffworks.com/crop-circle.htm and answer the questions.

3. In which country do most of the crop circles appear?_ __________________________ 4. Name some other countries where crop circles have appeared.

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Draw four crop circles that have been found recently. Under your drawing include the date of formation.

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Explanations There is no doubt that crop circles exist as anybody can go and view them. The mystery of crop circles lies in the who, how and why. Write your own explanation on why crop circles exist, based on what you have read at all of the websites. Provide strong reasons for your choice. 10

Buried Treasure

Oak Island Ever wanted to find buried treasure? The real life challenge is on at Oak Island where the mystery of buried treasure has still not been solved. Read the fascinating tale of Oak Island and dig around for more information by following any links.

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Go to:4http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak_Island and answer the following questions.

1. Where is Oak Island located? _ _____________________________________________ 2. Why is it referred to as a money-pit?_________________________________________

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3. Can anyone visit? ________________________________________________________ Go to: 4www.activemind.com/Mysterious/Topics/OakIsland/story.html

4. What did Daniel McGinnis find in 1795? ______________________________________

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5. Write what was apparently found at the following depths:

2 feet (0.6 metres) below the surface - _ ______________________________________

10 feet (3.1 metres) down - _ _______________________________________________

20 feet (6.2 metres) and 30 feet (9.4 metres) -__________________________________

7. What did they then find at 40 feet (12.5 metres), 50 feet (15.6 metres) and 60 feet (18.8 metres), besides the oak boards? _______________________________________________________________________

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8. What was found at 90 feet (28.1 metres)?_____________________________________ 9. Click on the links to work out the code of the inscribed stone. Write the translation here:

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Use the information on this website to construct a timeline of supposed events involving the “Money Pit”. You will need a large sheet of paper for this as the mystery spans 200 years. Write entries for the following dates: 1795, 1803, 1849, 1850, 1861, 1893, 1897, 1899, 1900-1936, 1938, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1976 and today.

What Do You Think? Sift through other websites for more versions of the Oak Island treasure story. Having excavated the different websites write a one page statement on what your thoughts are on Oak Island. Give reasons for and against your theories. You might like to conduct a search on Oak Island as well as seeing what some well-known sceptics have to say. 11

Northern and Southern Lights 1 The northern and southern lights are natural light displays seen at night in the sky. The brightly coloured lights are the most visible effect of the sun’s activity on the Earth’s atmosphere.

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Go to: 4http://geophysics.suite101.com/article.cfm/what_causes_northern_and_southern_lights and answer the questions.

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1. What other name is given to northern and southern lights?______________________

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2. What causes the lights?_ __________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

3. Who can see them?_______________________________________________________

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4. What are the lights in the north pole also referred to as?

© ReadyEdPubl i cat i ons 5. What are the lights in the south pole also referred to as? •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

Go to: 4www.tgo.uit.no/articl/nord_eng.html

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In southern Norway?_ _______________________________________________________

In central Europe?_ _________________________________________________________

In the Mediterranean?_ ______________________________________________________

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7. About how high in the sky do these auroras occur?_____________________________

Northern and Southern Lights 2 Research Using your research skills and any website links, outline three recent reports of auroras from different locations. Include where and when they were observed as well as the colours that they showed.

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Surf all the pages that you have come across so far to find an explanation for the southern and northern lights. Write an explanation of the cause and include some pictures to brighten up your page. Start your draft notes below.

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Mysterious Places 1

Stonehenge Stonehenge is one of the most famous ancient monuments, consisting of a group of huge, rough-cut stones set in circles. It is believed that Stonehenge was built between 1800 -1700 B.C., yet the mystery surrounding its purpose still exists today.

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Go to4www.activemind.com/Mysterious/Topics/Stonehenge/index.html Answer the questions.

1. Where is Stonehenge?_ ___________________________________________________

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_________________________________________________________________________ Go to 4http://unmuseum.mus.pa.us/stonehen.htm Search all of the sites for answers to the questions below.

3. What is the meaning of the word “megalithic”? ________________________________ 4. Why do some people believe that Stonehenge was used as a sacred site?

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Draw what Stonehenge was believed to have looked like in its ‘heyday’.

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Mysteries of Stonehenge Using the information on the above two sites, together with any other links that you come across, create a Stonehenge information sheet. Include on your sheet the different theories about who built the monument and why. Also think about the following: Why was Stonehenge built and then dismantled and rebuilt? How did the makers of Stonehenge move the gigantic rocks in those times? 14

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Easter Island This interesting island lies in the South Pacific ocean and is famous for its huge statues that were carved hundreds of years ago. Some of these statues rise as high as 12 metres. How early islanders were able to create them remains a mystery.

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Go to4www.netaxs.com/~trance/rapanui.html

Answer the questions.

1. What are the giant stone statues known as? _ _________________________________

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3. What did the early settlers call Easter Island? __________________________________ 4. What name is associated with the island today?________________________________

5. What was the population when the island was at its peak? _ _____________________

6. Describe the decline of Easter Island: ________________________________________

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to 4www.mysteriousplaces.com/Easter_Isld_Pge.html ©GoR eadyEdPubl i cat i ons 7. What are the statues made of?______________________________________________ •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• 8. Who made the statues? ___________________________________________________

Answer the questions below.

9. What were the ‘ahu’?______________________________________________________

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Read the strange story of the Moai and how they brought about the end of the early civilisation on Easter Island. What message do you think the story is trying to tell us? Retell the story of Easter Island in your own words and download some pictures of the Moai to illustrate your version. Present your work on another sheet of paper.

UFOs

UFO Sightings An unidentified flying object is a light or object in the air that has no obvious explanation. There are many thoughts on where these objects come from and often UFOs turn out to be stars, comets, meteors or even weather balloons. As you can imagine, UFO sites are very popular on the Internet.

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This site contains all sorts of information about UFOs including reports from all over the world. Explore this site and find answers to the questions below.

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2. What are ‘foo fighters’?____________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

3. In your own words describe what Kenneth Arnold saw which led to the coining of the term ‘flying saucers’. _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

© ReadyEdPubl i cat i ons _________________________________________________________________________ •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• Close Encounters 4. What is ‘Project Blue Book’?________________________________________________

Describe each type:

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Go to 4www.qtm.net/~geibdan/astro-si.html

Explore this site. It documents UFO sightings by astronauts.

Go to:4www.ufor.asn.au/pages/investigations/sightings/sightings.php Read about sightings in Australia.

Write down one of your favourite sightings from one of these two sites. __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ 16

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UFO Hoaxes Thousands of UFO sightings have been reported over the years, yet only a small fraction have been shown to be hoaxes.

Go to:4http://unmuseum.mus.pa.us/ufohoax.htm

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1. Describe two hoaxes at this site.

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2. As time goes on why is it more difficult to detect hoax UFO photographs?

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3. Name some of the items used to create UFO hoaxes.____________________________

Go to 4http://www.strangedayz.co.uk/2007/09/ufos-on-nullarbor-plain.html

January 20, 1988 on the Nullabor plain - ___________________________________________

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Go to 4http://www.ufoevidence.org/cases/case24.htm

5. In your own words describe the events that apparently occurred on:

21 October, 1978 at Bass Strait -_________________________________________________

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UFO Crashes There have been many alleged reports of UFO crashes over the years. One of the most famous of these crashes is referred to as the Roswell UFO Incident which happened on July 8th 1947 in Roswell, New Mexico, USA. Go to: 4http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roswell_UFO_Incident to answer the questions below.

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1. What, was it alleged, was recovered at the Roswell UFO Incident?

2. What did the United States military maintain was actually recovered?

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© R e a d y E d P u b l i c a t i o n s 4. List two films, two books and two songs based on the Roswell UFO Incident. •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• _________________________________________________________________________ 3. What did UFO proponents sat about the military’s claim?______________________________

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Design a Poster Design a promotional poster for either a book, film, song or video game that is based on the Roswell UFO Incident.

Lost Civilizations 1

Atlantis According to Plato, a Greek philosopher, the lost civilization of Atlantis was thought to exist thousands of years ago before sinking into the Atlantic Ocean. Over time the stories of Atlantis have changed and many people wonder if it did indeed exist. Explore:4http://library.thinkquest.org/21035/index2.html for an introduction to Atlantis.

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Go to 4www.activemind.com/Mysterious/Topics/Atlantis/index.html

Scroll down to Facts and then click on The Story of Atlantis. Answer the questions.

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1. About how many years ago was Atlantis thought to have existed? ________________

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2. Who was the legendary God of the sea?______________________________________

3. What kinds of resources were supposedly found on Atlantis? _ ___________________

_________________________________________________________________________ 4. What happened to Atlantis?________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

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© Read yEdPubl i cat i ons Research the sites below for information on Atlantis. Go to:4www.activemind.com/Mysterious/Topics/Atlantis/theories.html 4•f oand rr evi ew pur posesonl y• 4http://disneydvd.disney.go.com/atlantis-the-lost-empire.

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Journey to the Lost World

Explore the various links at the site listed below and complete the activity.

Go to:4http://library.thinkquest.org/25245/thelegend/index.html

You have been chosen to be part of an archaeological team which is searching for the lost city of Atlantis. You will have all the latest technology to help your search and will travel in a state of the art submarine that journeys to the ocean floor. Write an account of your voyage and describe what you find. Include the location of your discoveries and details of the artefacts that you come across. Plan your search below. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 19

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The Maya The Maya were an ancient American Indian people who developed a civilization in Central America and South Mexico. They used an advanced form of writing and made great discoveries in astronomy and mathematics. Visit the sites below for an interesting insight into the Mayan culture and history.

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Go to: www.mayadiscovery.com/ing/history/maya-history/entrada.htm Answer the questions below.

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2. What are the three periods of Mayan civilisation?_ _____________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 3. In what areas were advances made between 250 - 900 A.D?_ ____________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 4. What year did the Mayan civilisation end? ____________________________________

The Maya and their Achievements

Go to:4www.dirla.com/belizemaya.htm

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Calendar - _ ______________________________________________________________________ Art and Craft - _ ___________________________________________________________________

Using all of the websites on this page and any other links that you come across, write an article for Time-Life magazine about some of the theories relating to why the Mayan civilization ended. Research all links and remember to record the links that you use in your Address Book.

Extra Visit this fascinating site for some recent discoveries of Mayan ruins.

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The Ancient World

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World 1 The seven wonders of the ancient world were built between 3000 BC and 476 AD. The list of wonders was created in Greece about 200 BC and was intended to be a list of places to visit. The wonders were all human-made and only one of these wonders still remains today.

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Go to www.cnn.com/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/9705/seven.wonders/ Explore this site to complete the tasks below.

Click on each ancient wonder at the bottom of the website page.

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What is the only ancient wonder that remains today?_________________________________

In the table below, name each of the six other wonders and write where they were located and the approximate date when each was constructed. ancient wonder

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Use your research skills to list six other magnificent wonders of the world that remain standing today yet were not included in the early list. 1. . .................................................................................... 2. . .......................................................................................... 3. . .................................................................................... 4. . .......................................................................................... 5. . .................................................................................... 6. . .......................................................................................... 21

The Ancient World

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World 2 The Great Pyramid at Giza has puzzled people for hundreds of years. It is unclear who built it and how it was built. There are several mysteries surrounding the Pyramid and just as many different explanations from a variety of sources. Using the websites above and any others that you may come across research the Great Pyramid.

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The Great Pyramid

Go to:4http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pyramid_of_Giza and4www.gizapyramid.com

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Write an article about why you think the Great Pyramid was built and how you think it happened, given that the same pyramid would be difficult to build even with today’s technology. __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

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Dinosaurs 1 The first dinosaurs appeared on the Earth around 220 million years ago and suddenly died out about 65 million years ago. There are hundreds of fascinating dinosaur sites on the Internet with all sorts of information on these “terrible lizards”.

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Go to: http://www.zoomdinosaurs.com/subjects/dinosaurs/

1. List some living relatives of the dinosaurs._ ___________________________________ 2. Name a dinosaur that lived around 65 million years ago. _ _______________________

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5. How many different kinds of dinosaurs have been found? _______________________

6. List seven countries where dinosaur fossils have been discovered.

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Dinosaurs 2 The palaeontologist team at the National Dinosaur Museum has invited you on their next dinosaur excavation trip. They are travelling to three different places where they will search for fossil remains. Before the trip, they want you to write a report on the types of dinosaur remains that can be expected to be found at the sites. You should include in your report details of fossils such as dinosaur tracks, eggs and nests, tooth marks and bones. Use the web to help you with your report.

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Search for dinosaur eggs with National Geographic.

Go to: 4www.nationalgeographic.com/features/96/dinoeggs/intro.html Follow the directions and see what you dig up!

ANSWERS Page 9 The Loch Ness Monster

1. Land - A group of children in 1879 said they saw a strange creature coming down the hillside of the loch and waddling into the water. They claimed it was coloured like an elephant with a small head. Water - D Mackenzie in 1871 claimed a slow moving log-like creature upturned his boat before moving away at speed. 2. Answers will vary. 3. Robert Kenneth Wilson. It is known as The Surgeon’s Photo. 4. The head and neck of the alleged Nessie. 5. Answers will vary. 6. Mr George Spicer: In 1933 he said that he saw “an extraordinary form of animal cross the road.” C.B Farrel: In 1943 he claimed that a large-eyed finned creature was 250 yards away from him.

Answers will vary.

Page 14 Stonehenge

1. On the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, the South West of England. 2. Druids, Greeks, Phoenicians and Atlanteans. 3. Large, often ancient, stone. 4. Because there are no trash pits left. This indicates that the people who used Stonehenge held it in high regard and as sacred, as they did not drop litter.

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Page 10 Crop Circles

1. A crop circle is a sizable pattern created by the flattening of crops, such as wheat, barley, rye or maize. The patterns can be seen from above. 2. Planks, rope, hats, wire, PVC pipe, ladders and garden rollers. 3. England. 4. USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and India. 5. 1500s. 6. Also said to be made by UFOs and aliens, winds, aircrafts and earth energy.

Page 15 Easter Island 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Moai. Around the coastline. Te Pito O Te Henua (Navel of the World). Rapa Nui. 10 000. The forests were cleared to move the statues and resources became scarce. The islanders resorted to cannibalism to survive. 7. Volcanic rock. 8. Seafarers from a distant culture. 9. Stone platforms on which the moai were placed. 10. Answers will vary.

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Page 16 UFO Sightings

1. Pilots in WWII. 2. Strange lights in the sky which were not friendly or enemy craft. 3. Pilot Kenneth Arnold, flying near Washington, reported seeing nine silvery disk shaped objects flying in and out of the mountains in 1947. The next day in the paper they were described as flying saucers. 4. The name given to a group set up by the govenment to investigate UFO reports.

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Close Encounters First Kind- reports of objects in the sky or unexplained lights. Second Kind - an after effect such as burning or radioactivity. Third Kind - interactions between humans and crews of alien spaceships.

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Page 11 Oak Island

1. Oak Island is in Lunenberg country on the south shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. 2. Because treasure is believed to have been buried there. 3. No, the island is privately owned and permission is needed to go there. 4. A curious circular depression in the ground with a tree that had branches cut so as to be used as a pulley. 5. 2 feet below the surface - a layer of flagstones covering the pit; 10 feet down - layer of oak logs; 20 feet and 30 feet - another layer of oak logs. 6. Eight years. 7. A layer of charcoal, a layer of putty and then a layer of coconut fibre. 8. A stone inscribed with mysterious writing. 9. Forty feet below two million pounds are buried.

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Page 12 Northern and Southern Lights 1

1. The Aurora. 2. Interactions between the Earth’s upper atmosphere and charged particles from the sun. 3. People who live in the north or south at high altitudes. 4. North Pole: aurora borealis. 5. South Pole: aurora australis. 6. Finnmark: At least every other clear night. Southern Norway: A few times a month. Central Europe: A few times a year. Mediterranean: A few times a century. 7. Between 90-130 kilometres above sea level.

Page 17 UFO Hoaxes

1. Answers will vary. 2. Because more sophisticated computerised image processing is available in people’s homes.

Pages 18 UFOs

1. Extra-terrestrial debris and alien corpses. 2. That the debris was from an experimental high altitude surveillance balloon belonging to a classified program named Mogul. 3. That it was a cover-up.

Page 19 Atlantis

1. 11,000. 2. Poseidon. 3. Crops, herbs, fruits, nuts and all sorts of animals. 25

4. Apparently the people became greedy and the gods decided that they needed to be punished so the island was swallowed by the sea.

Page 20 Lost Civilizations 2 The Maya 1. 2. 3. 4.

13,000 years ago. Pre-classic, Classic and Post classic. Science, technology, social structure and arts. 7,500 B.C. in the Ice Age

Page 21 The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World 1 The Great Pyramid of Giza

Built on the East Bank of the Euphrates near Iraq

604 - 562 B.C.

The Temple of Artemis

Ephesus, built at Olympia on the 450 West Coast of Greece near Athens B.C.

The Statue of Zeus

550 B.C.

Built 50 km south of Izmir in Turkey Built in the city of Bodrum on The Mausoleum the Aegean Sea, South West of at Halicarnassus Turkey The Colossus of Built on the Greek island of Rhodes Rhodes in the Mediterranean Sea

350 B.C. 282 B.C.

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323 - 30 B.C.

Snakes, crocodiles, reptiles, birds, turtles. Triceratops. The study of ancient life including plants and animals. 200 years ago in England. Over 300. Answers will vary.

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Built on the Island of Pharos off the city of Alexandria in Egypt

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DINO TYPES Tyrannosaurus Rex - more than 12 metres; up to 60; Albertosaurus; Crowsnest Pass and Huxley in Alberta, Canada.

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Triceratops - 9 metres; coastal lowland sediments and in Denver, Colorado; up to 3 metres long; one single short nasal horn and two other horns above its eyes. Stegasaurus - Up to 8 metres long; narrow body and heavy spiked tail; Allosaurus; size of a walnut.

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