Stalagmites, Stalactites; What's the Difference?

By Will, Helena, Christy, & Cameron

Introduction

You've been invited by your best friend to visit their cousin Carl, the Cave dweller! In school you are learning about caves and caverns, so you think it is cool to hear from a guy who lives in a cave. When you get there you and your friend wander off and Carl finds you. And he is mad!

The Task

Carl says he will show you the way back if you pass his quiz. He gives you two pieces of paper and two pencils. On the paper he writes multiple questions about caves.

The Process

1. Use the links provided to learn more about caves :

2. Write 10-20 notes that you think are important.

3. Take Carl's quiz by clicking on the link below labeled "Quiz".

Quiz

4. Look at the answers when you finish the quiz. NO CHEATING.

Answers

The Evaluation

Wow, you think to yourself. That was one tough quiz. Look at the rubric to see if you made it back. If you got an A or a B, you made it back. You must have done your studying. Earn a C, D, or F and Carl makes you do it again.

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The Conclusion

Hopefully, Carl showed you the way out. Good for you. You have now just finished the "Stalagmites, Stalactites: What's the Difference?" Webquest. Carl wishes you the best of luck in the study of caves and caverns. Use these games and other quizzes to expand your knowledge.

Credits

DK Clip Art

Earth Science World

Last updated: April 23, 2008