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1:
- Island
Exploration
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When Karana lived on San Nicolas Island,
very few people knew about the islands. Pretend that you're
an early explorer who has just discovered the islands along
the California coast.
Task
Create a map of the southern California
coastline. Create your own adventure for Karana set on
another nearby island.
Process and Resources
- Locate San Nicolas Island, the
Channel Islands, and the Mission Santa Barbara on a map.
Use the websites below for ideas:
- Map of Area
- San Nicholas Island - Picture
& Information
- Channel Islands National
Park
- Santa Barbara Museum
- Create your own map of the coast of
California.
- San Nicolas Island had a different
name in the book based on the shape of the island. What
shape? Draw a picture of the island. Invent your own
island in the shape of a sea creature. Where is your
island located? Add your "newly discovered" island to the
map.
- Write a short story about Karana's
adventure on this island. Include facts and information
from the original book.
Project Guidelines
Use the following guidelines for
completing your project:
- Your southern California map should
include a scale, key, and basic features of the land and
sea.
- Your island map should be the shape
of a sea creature and include a scale, key, and basic
features. You might also include events and names related
to the short story you write.
- Your short story should include real
characters from the book. It should also include some
descriptions from the book such as clothing, village
information, animal information, and other details. What
clues about the characters and setting might be helpful
for your story?
Conclusion
Find another class that is reading Island
of the Blue Dolphins and share your maps and
stories.
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