The Cay Research Topics

Scenario 1: Coral Reefs

You are scientist concerned with the well being of coral reefs. Research and develop a plan to stop damage from happening to these reefs while also educating your classmates.

1. Coral Reefs From the Beginning
2. Coral Reef Conservation
3. United States Coral Reef Task Force
4. A Guide Tour of Coral Reefs
5. Coral Health and Monitoring Program
6. Reef Formation and Types
7. Virtual Tours of Coral Reefs
8. Google Earth (Download for Location)

Hint: Define, Examples, Problems, Solutions

Scenario 2: Reef Organisms

You are scientist concerned with the well being of plants and animals living on and off the reefs. Research and develop a plan to stop damage from happening to these organisms while also educating your classmates.

1. Coral Reef Plants and Animals
2. Coral Reef Animals
3. Coral Plants and Animals
4. Coral Reef Fish, Animals, and Plants
5. Reef Ecosystem
6. Virtual Tours of Coral Reefs
7. Google Earth (Download for Location)

Hint: Define, Examples, Problems, Solutions

Scenario 3: Hurricanes

You are currently living on the island of Curacao and a strong hurricane is headed your way. Research and develop a plan for survival and a method for educating your classmates.

1. Hurricanes
2. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
3. Hurricane Preparedness
4. Hurricane Stages & Safety
5. Hurricane Virtual Tour
6. Hurricane Information
7. Google Earth (Download for Location)

Hint: Define, Examples, Problems, Safety

Scenario 4: Buy an Island

You have inherited enough money to buy an island and charter a schooner to visit the island. While on the trip to visit your island a terrible squall sinks your boat, but you are able to make it to your island. Research and develop a plan for survival and a method for educating your classmates.

1. Caribbean Island Brokers
2. Caribbean Islands for Sale
3. Island Survival
4. Island Survival
5. Island Facts
6. Google Earth (Download for Location)
7. Google Maps

Hint: Location, Survival, Problems, Solutions

Scenario 5: Malaria

While on spring break you and your best friend have contracted malaria. What should you do? Research and develop a plan for survival and a method for educating your classmates.

1. Malaria Information
2. Healthline
3. FAQ's about Malaria
4. Kids Health
5. A Treatment Discovery
6. NothingButNets.net
7. Google Earth (Download for Location)

Hint: Types, Risks, Symptoms, Treatments

Scenario 6: Sinking Ship

You are enjoying a nice Caribbean cruise when suddenly your ship is hit by a massive rogue wave. The ship is flipped over and sinking. What will you do? Research and develop a plan for survival and a method for educating your classmates.

1. Teens Adrift at Sea with No Food or Water
2. Survival at Sea
3. The Open Sea
4. Sea Survival
5. Google Earth (Download for Location)

Hint: Survival, Problems, Solutions


Scenario 7: Blindness

While on Spring Break your friend is suddenly hit in the head by a falling coconut while you are walking on the beach. The swelling in her/his head causes her/him to go blind. What will you do? How will you comfort her/him.

1. Kids Health: Blindness
2. National Eye Institute
3. Blindness: Treatments and Cures
4. The Vision Learning Center
5. Google Earth (Download for Location)

Hint: Types, Risks, Symptoms, Treatments, Precautions

Sources, links, and information found at "The Cay Webquest" by Jason Craney. http://teachers.plainfield.k12.in.us/jcraney/TheCayTasks.htm