1. Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O’Brien
A stranger comes.

2. 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!

3. Background: Z for Zachariah
Radiation sickness—
What 2 things determine severity of symptoms?
___________________ & _______________________
List 5 symptoms of radiation sickness.
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In 1945, the U.S. destroyed which 2 cities with atomic bombs?
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Check out the pictures on the web site.

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Look up GIEGER COUNTER. In a paragraph: describe what it looks like; explain what it does.
Sketch what it looks like.

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Where is Ithaca? (Hint: NE part of US)
Use Google Maps --

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Amish communities—
Where are some located:
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What is the Amish lifestyle like:

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Look up GAS MASK. In a paragraph: describe what it looks like; explain how it protects someone.
Sketch what it looks like.

9. Background: Z for Zachariah
Author, Robert C. O’Brien, wrote the novel you will read.
Find out some interesting facts about him and the novel he wrote.

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Read about the COLD WAR of the 1950’s. In a paragraph: describe a fallout shelter; what it looks like; explain it’s purpose.
Sketch what it looks like.

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Define meteorological enclave.
You will have to look up each word.
metrological ______________________________
enclave ___________________________________
Put the two words (definitions) together to figure out the meaning.

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