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"Whaling has been an issue for centuries...not just in the United States, but all over the world. As many of our whale populations dip perilously low, more and more information has been made public on the topic of whaling, with emotions flaring on all sides of the issue."
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Have you ever wanted to be a great Australian inventor? What if you could invent something that the entire world could benefit from?
How about those Australians who have invented great things - Who are they? How did they develop their great ideas? What were these ideas? What makes them great inventions?
The main question you will be asked to find an answer for is:
Which Australian invention has made the greatest impact on society?
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This WebQuest attempts to explain the issue of "dolphin-safe" tuna by dividing the class into different roles. "Have you ever wondered what the "Dolphin-Safe" label on a can of tuna means? You probably assume it means that no dolphins were killed when the fishermen were catching the tuna. But it is not that simple. " "With several cooperative groups presenting a different perspective, you will investigate the different sides of the issue to decide for yourselves how you feel."
Question: "Is 'Dolphin-Safe Tuna' really safe for dolphins? What actions can be taken to prevent harm to marine mammals while fishing?"
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"As potential future students at the Magnet School, you are being asked to examine the lives and backgrounds of people who are generally considered to be geniuses in their areas of expertise. Your job is to look for anything these individuals have in common that could be a part of the new high school's curriculum."
"Is it possible that all of them have a common characteristic? Is academic or intellectual giftedness enough? Or, could there be something about their education that was similar? Why are these people special? How can a high school be developed to help students achieve greatness?"
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"The Navajo people (who call themselves Diné or Dineh) are known for their close relationship with all forms of life, and their desire to live in balance with nature. They are also known for their ability to adapt to their surroundings. The Navajo have a long history with many traditions. They are famous for many arts such as jewelry, pottery, basket making, and sand painting, but they are most famous for their weaving. The Navajo believe that weaving is a gift from a spirit. Their legends say that Spider Woman taught them to weave."
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"Love Canal, New York, began in 1892 when William T. Love proposed digging a canal to connect the upper and lower parts of the Niagara River. The canal was never completed. However, from 1920-1953, the canal was used to dump hazardous wastes. Click here to read about HazardousWastes. In 1953, the canal area was covered with dirt and presumed safe. When area residents started reporting health problems, officials began to investigate the dumping of the hazardous wastes. They decided that Love Canal was a health hazard and evacuated the area. Since that time, Superfund has been set up to clean up the waste site. As a result, in the early 1990's, people began moving back into Love Canal. Many of the homes have been renovated and resold to new citizens at much lower rates than in other surrounding communities. People are gradually moving back into the area."
Question: "You have been offered a job making $100,000 per year in this particular community. Would you accept the job and move your family to Love Canal?"
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"Over the last thirty years, tuition at public 4-year colleges has increased by about 50%, and tuition at private 4-year colleges has increased by a whopping 110%!"
Question: "Where do you plan on going to college and how do you and your family intend to fund your college expenses?"
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"The Reader's Digest published a series of articles years ago that were titled, "I Am Joe's..." followed by a part of the body. Occasionally, it was appropriate to title the articles, "I Am Jane's..." because there are just some parts that aren't going to show up in a guy named Joe. The articles were typically written following exhaustive research and interviews with doctors who specialized in the particular body part in question. They were written to give information without scaring the reading public."
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