Introduction
You and your partner will complete a webquest to learn more information about certain ascpects from the short story, Rikki Tikki Tavi. You should use the web sites provided to locate information and then complete the Rikki Tikki Tavi Google Doc found on Mrs. Percinsky's webpage.
Task
India
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/content/kids/en_US/explore/countries/india/
1. What is the climate in India?
2. When did India receive independece?
3. What are some of India's natural resources?
4. LIst three other facts about India.
Rudyard Kipling
http://www.biography.com/people/rudyard-kipling-9365581?page=1
1. Why did Rudyard Kipling's parents come to India?
2. At age six, Kipling went through a rough time in his life? What happened to him?
3. List at least three other works that Kipling wrote.
4. List five other interesting facts about Rudyard Kipling.
Mongooses
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/mongoose/
http://www.allaboutwildlife.com/asian-wildlife/cobra-vs-indian-mongoose/4977
1. Where in the world are mongooses found?
2. What do mongooses look like (Height, length, color etc.)?
3. Where do mongooses live (habitat)?
5. Mongooses are known for boldly attacking what other animal?
6. What does a mongoose eat?
Cobras
http://www.cobras.org/report.htm
1. Where around the world can you find King Cobras?
2. Why are cobras revered in certain parts of the world?
3. What do King Cobras eat?
4. List four other fun facts about cobras
Adapted from http://7thgradeenglish-missgay.wikispaces.com/Rikki+Tikki+Tavi+Web+ques…