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Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro |
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Mt. Kilimanjaro, an extinct volcano, rises from a rolling plain near the Indian Ocean to the highest point in Africa. Take a trip to Mt. Kilimanjaro and explore the geography, animals, vegetation, and people. Then make a brochure about your journey.
Directions:
Research Web sites about four topics in Part 1.
Write one paragraph about each topic.
Use your paragraphs and the online form to make a brochure in Part 2.
Part 1: Research and Write
Visit the Web sites below, take notes, and write one paragraph of 50 words for each topic. Write and save your paragraphs in a word processing program or write them by hand. |
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Topic 1: Introduction |
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Mt. Kilimanjaro: Facts and Figures
Write a paragraph about the geography and location of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Web site by Peakware |
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Topic 2: Hiking Routes |
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Finding Your Way
Write a paragraph about different routes to reach the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Web site by Executive Wilderness Programmes |
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Crown of Africa
Take an exciting virtual hike up Mt. Kilimanjaro on this lively Web site.
Web site by: Altrec |
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Topic 3: Climate |
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Kilimanjaro National Park
Learn more about the mountain and the surrounding region as you read through this Web site full of facts and information on climate, history, and even the mountain trails.
Web site by Tanzania National Parks |
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Pack Your Poncho
Visit this Web site for more information about the climate of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Web site by: Think Quest |
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Topic 4: People and Animals |
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Machame Route
Write a paragraph about the people you met and the animals you saw. Scroll to Around and About and The Animal Kingdom for information.
Web site by: The World Now |
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Mountain Gorillas
Find more information about gorillas.
Web site by Stephanie Hancock, Kilimanjaro Adventure Travel |
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Part 2: Make Your Brochure |
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Brochure
Now you can turn your paragraphs into a brochure. You will name each section, put your paragraphs into the online form, choose pictures, and write captions. Then click Publish to make your brochure.
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