Research Project Web Worksheet
Website on Spirit Bear – Spirit Bear Youth Coalition
http://www.spiritbearyouth.org/
1. From what sub-species does the white “Spirit” bear originate? What is their official name?
2. Approximately how many spirit bears are still alive and in what area of the continent are they found?
3. Who changed every 10th black bear to white and why did he/she do this? What special powers did he bestow upon them?
4. What is the Spirit Bear Youth Coalition trying to achieve?
5. Describe 3 elements of the land where the spirit bear lives.
Tlingit Native Americans
http://www.bigorrin.org/tlingit_kids.htm
1. What is the pronunciation of the Native American tribe specified on this page?
2. What part of North America is the tribe located?
3. Describe how the tribe is organized.
4. What type of arts and crafts did the tribe use?
5. What were the Tlingit homes like in the past?
Legends
http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/Legends-AB.html
1. Identify a minimum of 5 tribes that you can learn about their legends.
2. Navigate through the site and find the Tlingit part of the website and identify 5 titles of legends that can be found on this site.
3. Write a summary of the “Beaver and Porcupine” in 20 words or less.
4. Write 2 interesting pieces of information that you gathered after reading “Raven”.
5. Write test questions that can be answered after reading “The Woman Who Married a Frog”.
Totem Poles
http://www.native-languages.org/totem.htm
1. Which part of the continent can totem poles be found?
2. Approximately how much money does it cost to buy a totem pole nowadays?
3. Identify 3 artists that can be found on the website that create totem poles.
4. Navigate through the website and find the Tlingit information page, write down 3 topic headers off of this page.
5. Write down 3 mythological legends that can be found on this site.
Anger Management
http://www.myoutofcontrolteen.com/mr-ac.html
1. List the six steps to conflict resolution.
2. What are some of your options for handling a problem when conflict arises?
3. What can you do to keep yourself from bottling up anger?
4. According to the website, what is the best way to work through problems?
5. The feeling of anger is actually a series of reactions that happen in just _____ of a second.
Bullying
http://www.education.com/topic/school-bullying-teasing/
1. What are the warning signs that a child is being bullied?
2. Why do kids bully?
3. Is bullying on the rise?
4. What are the long-term effects of bullying?
5. What is bullying?
Adolescent Depression and Suicide
http://www.teenscreen.org/home
1. Using the “Learn” tab at the top, find ‘Adolescent Depression and Suicide’ and identify the percentage of adolescents in the United States struggling with depression.
2. What is the 3rd leading cause of death among 11 to 18 year olds?
3. Who is more likely to commit suicide in adolescents?
4 Find the fact sheet for South Carolina. What percentage of South Carolina adolescents made a suicide?
Child Abuse
www.childwelfare.gov and http://www.child-abuse.com
1. How is child abuse and neglect defined in Federal Law?
2. What are the types of child abuse?
3. Is there any evidence linking alcohol or other drug use to child maltreatment? Are there any other contributing factors?
4. Who typically abuses and neglects children?