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Beast of Loch Ness, The
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There is no classroom activity for this program. The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:
Fantastic Creatures
There are countless examples of real animals once thought to be
nonexistent. In this article, find out about the myths and
legends behind the discoveries of animals such as Africa's
okapi, the Arctic's narwhal, Madagascar's elephant bird, and
West Africa's pygmy hippo. (Grades 9-12)
Birth of a Legend
Learn about how the legend of the beast of Loch Ness began
centuries ago, how the modern legend got a jump start in
1933, and what's happened since in this article that chronicles
the rise of the legendary monster. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Eyewitness Accounts
Read or listen to eyewitness accounts of Nessie from native
Scots who swear they have seen something in the loch.
(Requires RealPlayer plug-in.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Experiment with Sonar (Hot Science)
How does sonar work and what is it used for? Find out in this
demonstration of how sonar works. (Grades 6-8)
Plus:
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Program Transcript
Complete narration for the TV program.
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