As part of Unit 1, you will use credible sources to research a legend or strange phenomenon in order to develop an informational essay. Use the clues to guess the legend or phenomenon being described in each slide.

This person disappeared on July 2, 1937 on her flight over the Pacific which would complete her around-the-world flight - the longest and the first by a woman. Amelia Earhart

Are we alone? Alien Abduction UFO’s

Is the military keeping secrets? Area 51

Disappearing Act? Bermuda Triangle

name given to an ape-like creature that some people believe inhabits forests bigfoot/sasquatch

Visit England to see these mysterious ancient stones for yourself… Stonehenge

An ape-like cryptid taller than an average human, similar to Bigfoot, that inhabits the Himalayan region of Nepal Yeti

How would you like to live in an underwater city? Atlantis

This legendary animal is believed to be a vicious, fanged creatures that supposedly drink the blood of livestock Chupacubra

These intricate designs were not there last night!!! Crop circles

Look into my crystal ball… ESP/Psychic Powers

On average, they stand 13 feet high and weigh 14 tons, human heads-on-torsos carved in the male form from rough hardened volcanic ash. Moai of Eastern Island

Phenomenon or Legend? Stonehenge Crop Circles Bigfoot Review the definitions of the terms from the previous lesson. Work as a group to sort the topics into the correct category. Stonehenge Crop Circles Bigfoot The Bermuda Triangle Psychic Powers The Abominable Snowman Amelia Earhart Loch Ness Monster Aliens/UFOs Area 51 Chupracabra Atlantis

something that is impressive or extraordinary LEGEND PHENOMENOM something that is impressive or extraordinary LEGEND a story handed down by tradition and accepted as historical

-The Abominable Snowman -Loch Ness Monster -Area 51 -Atlantis PHENOMENOM something that is impressive or extraordinary LEGEND a story handed down by tradition and accepted as historical -Crop Circles -Aliens/UFOs The Bermuda Triangle Amelia Earhart Psychic Powers Stonehen -Bigfoot -The Abominable Snowman -Loch Ness Monster -Area 51 -Atlantis -Chupracabra

Now you will complete the Inquiry Journal to help you decide on a research topic.

Inquiry journal prompts 1. Write three things you learned in today’s session. I learned that… 2. Write about something that surprised you or was new to you. I was surprised that… 3. Write something that you already knew about. Tell how you know. I knew that… 4. List some ideas that seem interesting to you. Interesting ideas I have are… 5. List three ideas from the list that you want to know more about. I would like to know more about…