Holt, Rinehart and Winston
SG1 MEDITERRANEAN 13
People, Places and Change
           
Set Sail for the Mediterranean
Explore the islands and peninsulas on the Mediterranean coast. Start sailing at the Rock of Gibraltar and head east to the Balearic Islands, Sardinia, Italy, and Crete.

In Part 1, stop at each web site on your virtual sail through the Mediterranean region. Pick one favorite place and take notes about it. Be sure to include:

  • One geographic fact
  • One interesting hisotrical fact, and
  • Some information about the culture.

In Part 2, you will use your notes to create a postcard.

Part 1: Island Hopping

Gibraltar
Launch Time
Have you ever seen the Rock of Gibraltar? Read about the small territory of Gibraltar on the tip of the Iberian Peninsula.
Web site by Central Intelligence Agency
Spain: The Balearic Islands
Drop Anchor
The beautiful beaches and cities make the Balearic Islands, or the Illes Balears, some of the most popular in Europe. Be sure to visit Mallorca, the largest island.
Web site by IBATUR Institut Balear del Turisme
Sardinia: An Italian Island
Stop at Sardinia
See a map and explore the rugged island of Sardinia.
Web site by: In Italy Online
Explore Sardinia
Learn more about Sardinia’s geography on this site.
Web site by The On-line Encyclopedia of the Roman Provinces
Next Stop: The Coast of Italy
Seaside Italy
How about stopping on the coast of Italy to enjoy its sandy beaches?
Web site by: Italy Online
The Island of Crete
Cruise to Crete
Take a photo tour of Crete and learn about its geography, history, culture, and environment.
Web site by: Lonely Planet
Part 2: Send a Postcard Home
Postcard
Have you completed Part 1 and taken notes about your favorite place? When you have, go on to Part 2 to make a postcard about your adventures.
 
 
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