Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O’Brien
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Z for Zachariahby Robert C. O’Brien
A stranger comes.
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Welcome to the Web Quest for Z for Zachariah.
As you travel through this quest, you will gain background information related to this novel.
So take out your work—grab a pen—and start reading and writing.
It’ll be fun!
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Background: Z for ZachariahRadiation sickness—http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/radiationsickness/DS00432/DSECTION=symptoms What 2 things determine severity of symptoms? ___________________ & _______________________ List 5 symptoms of radiation sickness.1. __________________________________2. __________________________________3. __________________________________4. __________________________________5. __________________________________
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Background: Z for ZachariahIn 1945, the U.S. destroyed which 2 cities with atomic bombs?
1. __________________________________2. __________________________________
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Which_two_cities_were_destroyed_by_atomic_bombs_during_World_War_2
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Background: Z for Zachariah Look up GIEGER COUNTER. In a
paragraph: describe what it looks like; explain what it does.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geiger_counter
Sketch what it looks like.
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Background: Z for ZachariahWhere is Ithaca? (Hint: NE part of US)
Use Google Maps --
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Background: Z for ZachariahAmish communities—http://pittsburgh.about.com/cs/pennsylvania/a/amish_2.htm
Where are some located:1. __________________2. __________________
What is the Amish lifestyle like:
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Background: Z for Zachariah Look up GAS MASK. In a paragraph:
describe what it looks like; explain how it protects someone.
http://science.howstuffworks.com/gas-mask.htm
Sketch what it looks like.
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Background: Z for Zachariah Author, Robert C. O’Brien, wrote the
novel you will read.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_C._O'Brien_(author)
Find out some interesting facts about him and the novel he wrote.
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Background: Z for Zachariah Read about the COLD WAR of the
1950’s. In a paragraph: describe a fallout shelter; what it looks like; explain it’s purpose.
http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h3706.html
Sketch what it looks like.
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Background: Z for Zachariah Define meteorological enclave.
http://dictionary.reference.com/
You will have to look up each word.1. metrological ______________________________ 2. enclave ___________________________________
Put the two words (definitions) together to figure out the meaning.
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Soon to be a movie:http://www.movieweb.com/news/z-for-zachariah-gets-tobey-maguire-and-director-craig-zobel