The Cay by Theodore Taylor
This activity is designed to introduce the novel and
gain background knowledge on key topics.
Grade: 6 – 8
YOUR MISSION: Your mission is to complete the task
assigned by your teacher. You and your partners
must:
1. Create a powerpoint USING GOOGLE DOCS SLIDES
(make sure to share it with me)
2. Assign each person in the group at least one
(some will have two) of the 6 research
questions.
3. Create a minimum of 6 slides, max of 12
slides about your topic
4. Make sure each slide contains important
factual information and pictures
5. Each person in the group MUST present their
research in order to receive points
Mission 1
HURRICANES
1. What is a hurricane?
2. What causes a hurricane?
3. Where and when do hurricanes occur?
4. Who is in charge of naming hurricanes/tropical storms?
5. How can one protect oneself from a hurricane?
6. Research an illustration of a Caribbean hurricane. Make sure to label and
explain the "eye" of the hurricane.
Mission2
Oil Refineries and Tankers
1. What is the name of the longest WWII tanker?
2. During WWII, where did the tankers mainly travel?
3. The tankers are so large, how did some crewmembers
get from one point to another while on board?
4. How were the tankers named?
5. Why were the oil tankers built?
http://www.usmm.org/tankers.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_oil_tanker
Mission3
Sharks
1. What are 5 things someone should do to avoid a shark attack?
2. How long have sharks been on Earth?
3. How many shark attacks happen each year?
4. What do sharks eat?
5. Describe the scariest shark ever to exist. Hint: On one site click on
Extreme Sharks
Mission4
Coral Reefs
1. What forms coral?
2. Describe a coral reef.
3. Where are coral reefs located?
4. What are some things that are threatening coral
reefs?
5. Choose one type of reef from the Reef Design link and
describe it.
6. Research an illustration of a moray eel and a reef. Be
sure to place its name under it.
Mission5
Curacao
1. Describe the climate of Curacao.
2. If you traveled to Curacao, what are 3+ things you
could do for fun?
3. What type of tree should you stay away from on the
island? Explain why.
4.What do people do at Carnival? How do they dress?
5. What types of wildlife are found on the island? (You
need at least 5)
6. Include an illustration of houses from Curacao.
Mission6
Malaria
1. What insect carries and transmits malaria?
2. What are the symptoms of malaria?
3. Is there a cure for malaria?
4. How many people are affected each year?
5. How many fatalities (deaths) happen in the world due to malaria?
Mission7
Survival
1. What does the S.O.S. acronym stand for?
2.What are 2 things you should consider when deciding where to build a
shelter?
3. What are the five basic survival skills?
4. How long can you live without water?
5. Sea survival depends on what 3 things?
6. Include an illustration of a shelter you might be able to make if you had
only palm fronds and branches.