The Cay.... Research Paper

The Cay.... Research Paper
An Internet Hotlist on The Cay

created by Mrs. Cinco in partnership with Mrs. Stumpf and Ms. Falvey
Sagamore Middle School

Introduction
Imagine being lost at sea with only a raft to keep you from drowning in the deep waters or, worse yet, becoming dinner for the sharks!

Do you think you could survive alone on a deserted island? Could you live with a total stranger? These are just a few of the concerns with which young Phillip must come to terms.

'The Cay,' by Theodore Taylor, is the suspenseful story of a young boy who is thrust into an unfamiliar environment and is forced to grow up quickly. Phillip's very survival depends upon his learning a new way of living and to respect the power of nature. He jeopardizes his life each time he forgets past lessons, but those lapses-whether from carelessness, fear, or despair-make Phillip a very believable character.

'The Cay' is a realistic fiction story set in the Caribbean in the midst of World War ll. This award-winning novel remains a powerful classic of prejudice, love, and survival. To familiarize yourself with the location of the different places, people, events, and terms that are mentioned in this book and to help you with your research paper, you will visit various internet sites on this hotlist.

The Internet Resources

People

Places

Things

Caribbean Sharpnose Shark -
Scorpions -
Blindness -
Braille - Use the links for research.
Caribbean Fact Sheet Oil Refineries -
Causes of Blindness -
Center for Disease Control Malaria - Click onto the Frequently Asked Questions and Diseases: Malaria links.
Coconut Palm -
Coconut Palms - Use the links on the right of the screen.
Destroyers -
FEMA for Kids Hurricanes -
Hurricane Basics -
Langosta -
Lizards -
Malaria -
Moray Eels -
Mussels -
Naval Destroyers - Use the links for specific informtion.
Ocean Link Flying Fish -
Oil Refinery -
Parrot Fish -
Parrot Fish Photo -
Scallops -
Schooner and Tall Ships -
Sea Grape -
Sea Skates -
Sea Urchins -
Seabee History: Formation of the Seabees and World War II -
Submarines of the Royal Netherlands Navy -
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale -
Torpedoes Definition -
U Boat Types -
Voodoo -
What Are Hurricanes? -
World Blindness -
World Book Hurricanes -
World War II Freighters -
World War Two Submarines -

Events

Caribbean participants in the Second World War -
Colonies, Colonials and World War Two -
Stories from WWII - A living memorial about the men and women who fought in WW II
The Caribbean in Wartime -
The History Place World War II in Europe - What happened in Europe that was felt in the Caribbean?
U.S. Merchant Marine in World War II - What role did the Merchant Marines play in World War II? Were they in the Caribbean?
World War II FAQ - This is a Q&A forum with over 30 pages of questions about the war, the Holocaust, and other related topics.
World War II Resources - This site contains primary source materials and original documents regarding all aspects of the war. You may enter a word or phrase to search for in the box.

Special Reference Sites

Citation Machine - This is the tool you will use to create your work cited page. A work cited page is the page in your report that allows your teacher to know where your information has come from. It is also important to give credit to the original authors for their words and ideas. Click onto either Print or Electronic Resources and fill in the blanks. Then click 'Make Citations.' Copy and paste the citation into a Word Document. Remember, a work cited page is organized in alphabetical order!
Classification of Animals -
Classification of Plants -
Classification of Plants & Animals -
Virtual Reference Collection - While the entire Virtual Reference Collection (VRC) is a wonderful tool, there are specific databases you should use for this particular research. They are: Culture Grams, EBSCO Animals, Maps 101, InfoTrac Junior, and SIRS Discoverer

Content by Mrs. Cinco in partnership with Mrs. Stumpf and Ms. Falvey, dcinco@sachem.edu
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listthecayci.html
Last revised Fri Jan 20 8:58:49 US/Pacific 2012