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Underland
WebQuest
Information Sources
In your creation of the town master plan, you
may use resources from your classroom, library, or information
databases available at school. The sites below may help your group as a
whole or individually as you research.
General information
for the council:
Cave information:
- A virtual cave tour to get you aquatinted
with your new home www.goodearthgraphics.com
- Learn about different cave formations including those
stalagmites and stalagmites, from the SCSC
- How were those huge caves created? The SCSC has
more answers.
Get to know the new neighbors- the arachnids,
the insects, and those friendly bats!
- Myths and the truth about spiders, where
they live, can they hurt you, and what different
species look like.
http://spiders.ucr.edu/
- Any kind of insect you can name is listed here- what
others might be waiting for you? www.enature.com
- Three dimensional looks at your new neighbors! See
their
bodies in motion! www.ento.vt.edu
- Do you know everything about bats? Just in case you
don't www.tooter4kids.com
has information on these helpful mammals and "test your knowledge" are
so you can show off.
- More information on bats, which species are
endangered, and their loss of habitat at www.kidsplanet.org
- Bats are well known cave animals, learn
more from Friends
of Buchan Caves
- Penn
State's site doesn't think those roaches are the best friends to
have around, see why.
Cave plants and
animals:
What plants and animals are often found in caves?
Just take a peek at the SCSC
Council Roles :
Ambassador
You are the official messenger and representative
of your town. You must know a lot about the other citizens in the
Underland, and your own townspeople. See the general sites on your new
neighbors to become and Underland expert.
- Respecting
others feelings even if you don't
agree can be difficult, http://kidshealth.org
has some tips.
- Dealing with bullies is no picnic, so here are some
ideas if those rats aren't friendly http://kidshealth.org
- The Peace
Corp
for Kids has some ideas on learning from other cultures and making
a difference
Architect
You will need to become knowledgeable about cave formation, so make
sure you visit the sites listed above. Other sources for you are listed
below:
- There is
scientific evidence of historical underground cities, you may find
inspiration from www.rdricketts.com
- Under New York City there are some interesting
structures that aren't part of any novel!: www.nationalgeographic.com
- The ancient Egyptians had to use natural resources
similar to what you will find available in your new home. Get some
inspiration here from the Omaha Public
Schools
- FEMA has
some plans to help you build a hurricane proof home. They may
help you develop your architectural plan.
- Don't forget that the habitat you've invaded has a
balance. Here are some thoughts on conservation from National
Geographic for kids
Food production
representative
- The US Dept of
Agriculture has a great soil tutorial for you! Worm your way through
this
www.nrcs.usda.gov
- Preventing food born illness is important! See www.fightbac.org
- Tasty wild mushrooms can be grown to help create your
town's food staples! aginfo.psu.edu
- Need some help with agricultural basics? Your answers
may be here www.fsa.usda.gov
- Plants can be found in unlikely places. Here are some
interesting plant facts you may need if you are planning to plant! www.ars.usda.gov
- The Great
Plant Escape can help you remember the basics of growing plants in
a fun game.
Head Councilman
- Some ideas on
how our government is structured may help you decide which laws come
first, and why. Democratic governments like ours can be studied at http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
- This site may help with questions about our legal
system. Try LAW-4-KIDS
- You have a lot to worry about as such an important
member of the council. Did your council plan for emergencies? Here are
a few to make you think! www.fema.gov/kids
- Search terms and positions in government and how they
all work together www.mcwdn.org
Health Professional
- Safe drinking
water can be yours! See an example system here www.epa.gov/safewater/kids
- A quiz on food safety may give you some pointers for
your council meetings, try one from www.fda.gov
- Warehouse inspectors search our food storage
facilities for unsafe situations. This site will show you what they
look for to keep our food safe! Try it yourself! www.fda.gov
- This site has many links on basic health needs and
will review body systems with you! http://kidshealth.org/kid/
- You may need to make recommendations for the council
to keep everyone healthy, happy, and fit. This site can help! www.niehs.nih.gov
- A germ refresher course
http://kidshealth.org might help everyone stay healthy!
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