Home Plan - [GR2-L7-U1-LC1-22 The Legend of Nessie]
The document covers a wide range of topics related to Loch Ness and the legend of the Loch Ness Monster. It delves into the formation and characteristics of the lake, discusses the cold and dark conditions of its waters, explores the history of monster sightings, and mentions various theories and scientific investigations surrounding the mystery. Additionally, it highlights surprising discoveries such as underwater life at greater depths than previously thought, casting doubt on the legend yet leaving the possibility open for future scientific findings.
Contents
- Pages 1—23: Guided reading Level 7
- Pages 24—42: Loch Ness conditions
- Pages 43—55: Loch Ness discoveries.
Pages 1—23: Guided reading Level 7
This section of the document focuses on guided reading for Level 7, Lesson 22. It introduces learning objectives such as visualizing what is read, understanding captions, identifying main ideas, and supporting details. The section discusses the Loch Ness Monster legend, how Loch Ness was formed, and details about the body of water itself. It explains how Loch Ness is the largest body of freshwater in the British Isles, its size, depth, and the presence of peat in its waters affecting the temperature. The document also delves into the legends and myths surrounding the Loch Ness Monster and other mythical sea creatures. Other topics covered include trench formation, prehistoric animal studies, and understanding concepts like hoaxes and landlocked regions. Tips are provided for students to practice these concepts through visualizing, answering questions, and understanding words in context.
Pages 24—42: Loch Ness conditions
The section discusses the cold and dark conditions of Loch Ness due to the presence of peat in the water, making it unsuitable for swimming. Most life in Loch Ness, such as fish and seals, remains close to the surface due to the lack of sunlight penetration. The top 100 feet of water warms up to 54 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer, while the rest stays at 42 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. The document touches on the history of Loch Ness monster sightings, beginning in AD 565, and the theories around these sightings, including the idea that the creature might be related to prehistoric beings like plesiosaurs. Additionally, the document mentions that thousands of people near Loch Ness have reported seeing the monster and various hoaxes that have contributed to the legend of the Loch Ness Monster. Scientists attempted to solve the mystery by conducting Operation Deep Scan in 1987, using sonar equipment to map the loch to identify any unusual objects.
Pages 43—55: Loch Ness discoveries.
Scientists conducted “Operation Deep Scan” in 1987 using sonar to map Loch Ness and discovered a large, moving object deep underwater that could not be identified. Additionally, in 1981, the Loch Ness Project found red-bellied Arctic char living at a depth of 700 feet, surprising experts who previously thought the waters were too cold for life below a few hundred feet. These findings show that Loch Ness can sustain life much deeper than previously believed. The mystery of the Loch Ness Monster remains unsolved, with the possibility that Nessie may one day be identified as a new species of fish.