Introduction
Ramon Salazar knows that someday he will become partner with his father, pearling in the waters off Baja, California. But at sixteen, he's more interested in pearling alone. Ramon wants to find the great pearl--the magnificent Pearl of Heaven--for with it comes untold riches.
But what Ramon doesn't realize is that the pearl brings more than riches. It brings danger, jealousy, and even death.
Ramon must ask himself: How much is the pearl really worth?
Task
In this webquest, you will discover the background information on the book we are going to read called The Black Pearl. Your task is to follow the links, read, or listen and watch the information then complete the questions in google-classroom.
Process
1. Pearls: Watch the following video about pearls then answer the questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIOSWAbUf74
2. Pearl diving: http://traveltips.usatoday.com/pearl-diving-mexico-16127.html
3. Manta Rays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfgJx-ShRGI
4. Scott O'Dell: http://www.librarypoint.org/Scott_Odell
Evaluation
The evaluation of this webquest will be the questions derived from the videos and articles. Total: 40 points. (10 points per task process), and the constructed response in the conclusion: 25 points
Conclusion
From all the information that you have read and watched, write a prediction about what you think the book will be about. Use the following the help you write your prediction.
- The title
- The author's views on wildlife
- The video on the creation of pearls and the manta rays
- The article on pearl diving.