Touching Spirit Bear Webquest

As you read through the webquest, click on the links to answer the questions. http://www.fhs.d211.org/departments/english/jmeils/touching_spirit_bear.htm
1. Is there really a spirit bear? If so, tell me about it? (Answer found under "the spirit bear" and then "the genetics") FYI: If the link doesn’t work, the web address is www.spiritbearyouth.org.
2. What is the scientific name for the spirit bear? (Answer found under "the spirit bear" and then "the genetics")
3. What is the legend of the spirit bear? (Answer found under "the spirit bear" and then "legend & history")
Creed that they would live forever in peace and honey.
4. What do spirit bears eat? (Answer found under "the spirit bear" and then "ecology")
5. Are there a lot of spirit bears? Explain. Where would you find them?
6. Name some of the cities in South East Alaska. FYI: If the link doesn’t work, the web address is www.alaskatrekker.com. (Look at the bottom of the web page for the answer to this question.) You can also check out the map of South East Alaska at www.alaskatrekker.com/samh.htm
7. Choose one of the Southeastern cities and write down 3 facts about it. (At the bottom of the webpage, the Southeastern cities are listed. Just click on one of them.)
8. Describe the Tlingit culture.
9. Why do Tlingit dance? (http://www.sheldonmuseum.org/tlingitdance.htm)
10. What do the Tlingit Indians wear during the dances?
11. What is the purpose of a totem pole? (Click Meaning.)
12. Find three interesting facts about totem poles.
13. Where in the world have the tallest totem pole, the oldest, and the thickest? (Look under Record Holders to find the answer.)
14. Write down Ben's quote that he gives to all at the bottom of his web page.
15. Ben Mikaelsen wrote Touching Spirit Bear. Where does Ben live? With whom does he live?
16. How many years has Ben been writing books?
17. How long does it take Ben to write a book? What are the steps he goes through?
18. What are some of the other titles of Ben's books that he has written?
19. You’ll come across the term “sentencing circle” as we read the book. What is another name for sentencing circles?
20. Name at least 3 goals for the sentencing circle.
Any of the goals would include:
Webquest compliments of Mrs. Pine and Mrs. Gerber.