Hatchet Scavenger Hunt

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Activity: Work with a partner to find responses for items 1-10. Type your responses on this document.

First, answer the most basic question. Surprisingly, since we are so used to modern technology,
some of you may not know what a hatchet is or why it is used. Start here to find out.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-hatchet.htm - Wise Geek
Husqvarna - Copy and paste the below link:
http://www.husqvarna.com/us/accessories/tools/forest-tools/hatchet/

1. What is a hatchet?

2. Describe at least two ways hatchets were commonly used in the 1700s.

3. Other than a gory movie prop, why might someone use a hatchet today?
Taking off from New York, Brian is on the way to visit his dad when his plane crashes in a lake
in the Canadian Wilderness. Knowing a little bit about your surroundings will be essential if you
are going to survive. Use these sites to find out about Canadas ecozones.
http://www.trails.com/list_11901_list-plants-animals-canadian-wilderness.html Trails.com http://canadianbiodiversity.mcgill.ca/english/ecozones/ecozones.htm - Ecozones

4. Canada has many ecozones. List three types of ecozones.

5. Briefly characterize each zone you selected above, describing at least one plant, one animal,
and one geographical feature that can be found.
6. Are any of the zones you selected habitable to human life? Explain.
Click here to see the type of setting Brian saw when he landed and emerged from the lake.
http://www.discounttraveletickets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/canada.jpg - Discount
Travel Tickets
7. Journal: What adjectives would you use to describe the scene and why? Considering why
Brian is here, what adjectives do you think he would use and why?

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This is a color coded map of Canadas regions.

http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/16-201-x/2006000/4113881-eng.htm - Human Activity and the
Environment
8. Based on the introductory information you have so far, what color represents the area where
Brian is located?
Find season descriptions here.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g155033-s208/QuebecCity:Quebec:Weather.And.When.To.Go.html - Quebec City Weather Information
9. Brian landed on the eastern side of Canada during the summer. Explain if the weather will be
problematic for him at this time.
Go to this site to find out about the many species of animals that inhabit Canada.
>>>Click SPECIES on the top to browse the different species (mammals, amphibians, reptiles,
birds, fish, insects, etc.).
http://www.hww.ca/en/- Hinterland Whos Who
10. List some animals which
a) could benefit Brian. Explain.
b) may cause conflicts for Brian. Explain.
Brian will have to meet his basic needs if he is going to survive: water, food, shelter, and fire (for
warmth). Lets start with fire. How DO you make a fire if you dont have matches? Watch the
video for two methods.
http://www.ehow.com/video_5204409_ways-make-fire-matches.html - eHow