Introduction
Welcome 7th graders! We are going to be reading the novel Tangerine, by Edward Bloor. In order for you to better understand the setting and some of the events that take place in the book, I have created a short on-line hunt for you to complete. Some questions will require you to do some investigating of your own, while others will provide you with suggested sites. Read the questions carefully, and answer them as completely as possible. Write all answers on a piece of notebook paper. Happy hunting!
Process
LOCATION
Use this site to answer the following questions: https://www.google.com/maps
1. Enter the city/state name "Tangerine, Florida" into the blank to see a map of Florida. Where is Tangerine, FL located; north, central, or south?
2. What large, well-known city is Tangerine near?
3. Name at least 3 lakes that are in the surrounding area.
4. What is the population of Tangerine, FL?
5. What county is Tangerine located?
LIGHTNING
http://www.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_lls/fatalities_us.html
6. Which state had the highest number of lightning fatalities from 1990-2003? How many?
7. Which state had the least?
http://www.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_pls.html
8. If you were attending an Organized Outdoor Athletic Event, and you feel your hair standing on end and/or hear a "crackling noise," what must be happening?
SINKHOLES
For the following questions, you will need to find the information through your own search.
9. What is a sinkhole and how do they develop?
10. Where does most sinkhole damage occur? (There are seven states that are known for this; name 4)
MUCK FIRES
http://floridadisaster.com/fires.html
11. In much of Florida, the ground beneath the top layer of soil is made up of loose, organic material. What is this material called?
12. True/False? These fires produce a stubborn, smelly blaze.
13. Can these fires burn underground?
VIDEOS (choose a couple to watch)
https://sites.google.com/site/tangerinethenovel/usgs-sinkholes
Conclusion
When your web hunt is complete, make sure your name is on the top of your paper. Then, submit your paper to the period tray. Thanks!