Phoenicians
Who were the Phoenicians descended from?
The Canaanites
Oceans cover how much of the Earth?
71%
If we threw a medium heavy rock and a crumpled piece of paper off the roof at the same time - which one falls at a faster rate?
Tricky - they both fall at the same rate. Even if one has more mass.
Why do people write moral stories?
They are intended to teach us a lesson with an interesting story.
What was the main port for the Phoenicians?
Tyre
How did they conquer land areas for their city-states and kingdoms?
Trade - not a warlike people
What is the name of the largest reef on Earth - and where is it located?
The Great Barrier Reef
Near the Coast of Australia
Who is known as the father of modern physics?
Albert Einstein
What are the two types of moral stories?
Parables and fables
What color were the Phoenicians known for?
Purple
What sea did the Phoenicians use for trading?
hint: they had ports all around it
Mediterranean Sea
What is the deepest trench on Earth?
Mariana Trench
If we threw a rock and a open, flat piece of paper off the roof at the same time, why does the rock hit first?
Friction in the air slows it down
Who was Aesop? Where did he live?
He was a slave and storyteller from Ancient Greece.
Name an online resource for learning about animals.
National Geographic
Pebble Go
What material did they use to carve pictures of animals, etc.. into?
Ivory
Which coastal feature would you put a lighthouse on?
Headland
Why does a baby wobble when learning how to walk?
They are trying to find their center of gravity, which is important when walking, so you don't fall over.
What did the blind man "see" when he felt the Elephant's tusks?
They felt like spears.
Does a toy car go faster on a rough surface or smooth surface?
Smooth
What is something that the Phoenicians started that we still use today?
hint: it's not exactly the same, but based on
Alphabet
On the ocean floor, it is not flat, there are different parts that go up or down. What do you call it when hot spots under the ocean's crust make undersea volcanoes or ridges that form mountain ranges?
Sea mounts
Which type of friction is it when two objects touch each other as they slide past?
Sliding
Why do fables use animals in the stories?
The animals act just like humans to help portray a message. This is easier for people or kids to understand because it is more interesting and not right in your face - like someone just telling you what to do.
Name two of the fables from Aesop that we watched.
The Crow and the Fox
The Lion and the Mouse
The Maid and the Milk Pail
The Boys Who Cried Wolf
The Fox and The Grapes