Huntin' 'n' Crunchin' Tarantulas
Student Activity Two
Created by Karen Rakowitz
Project Web Page Coordinator:
pgreenle
They ate tarantulas???
There is a tribe of Indians called the Piaroa Indians
in the southern region ofVenezuela who hunt and eat tarantulas.
This rainforest is known for its plants and animals and especially
its tepuis which are sandstone mountains which rise above the
rainforest.
Your Job
- Begin with Start on the task bar. Then go to Programs. Next
move up to Accessories; and finally to Notepad. Look at the top right-hand
corner and click on the minus sign to minimize Notepad on the task bar.
- Click on
Venezuelan Indians and Tarantulas and read the story about the
Piaroa Indians who hunt and eat tarantulas.
- By clicking on the
Notepad space on the menu bar you can bring up Notepad and make notes
about the article you read. Write at least 3 sentences about what you
learn.
- When you have all the information you want in your Notepad, the next
step is to print. On the menu bar in the Notepad window, select File/Print.
You will then print a copy of your notes.
You are now ready to click on Venezuelan Indians and Tarantulas
and begin to read. When finished, click on BACK to return to this
page.
Are you ready for Activity 3? Click on the
button below that is entitled "My Creepy, Crawly Pet. If you need to go back to
Activity One click on the button below entitled "Talkin' About Tarantulas"