Z for Zachariahby Robert C. O’Brien

A stranger comes.

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!

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

Check out the pictures on the web site.

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.

Background: Z for ZachariahWhere is Ithaca? (Hint: NE part of US)

Use Google Maps --

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

Soon to be a movie:http://www.movieweb.com/news/z-for-zachariah-gets-tobey-maguire-and-director-craig-zobel