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 || **Google Earth Questions & Required Image ** (You must use Google Earth and Wikipedia layers to find these answers)  || **General Research Questions ** || **Videos **
 * **Haunted Sites Around **
 * the World **

(Watch at least 1 or 2 videos & find 2 interesting facts to add to your Travel Journal)  || **Websites for Research **

 || || **__Task 1:__ ** <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Fly to "The Tower of London"
 * ** The Tower of London **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">There are several Wikipedia articles for points of interest within the "tower." Find the Wikipedia article labeled "**Traitor's Gate**" to answer the following:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Task 2:__ **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) Click on the link to see the "full article."

<span style="color: #fefefe; font-family: Georgia,serif;">..... <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">a) Describe what prisoners entering the Tower through Traitor's Gate would see just before entering.

<span style="color: #fefefe; font-family: Georgia,serif;">..... <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">b) What 2 famous Tower prisoners entered this way?

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2) Zoom in and get a screen shot of the entire Tower of London and its surrounding wall; <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">3) Find 1 or 2 interesting images in Panoramio or Traitor's Gate, Tower Bridge or other interesting area within this site and copy/save it using Paint.net for your Mixbook. || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">After watching the video(s), answer **ONE** of these questions:

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) Describe one famous person who died at the Tower and how he/she is said to haunt it now.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2) Explain why Ravens with clipped wings are always present at the Tower.

__<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Website Questions __ <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">(answer **ONE** of these questions )__:__

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) Who was Anne Boleyn and how/why was she executed in the Tower?

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2) What do Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard have in common and how do each of these women supposedly haunt the tower? || media type="custom" key="27821427"

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media type="custom" key="27828171" || 1) A brief history of the Tower of London

2) Famous hauntings and ghosts at the Tower of London || || **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Task 1:__ ** <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Fly to "Akershus Fortress"
 * ** Akershus Fortress, Norway **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Find the Wikipedia article labeled "Akershus Fortress" (it's not at the exact location labeled with the same name in Google Earth!)
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Task 2:__ **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) Use the "person tool" and drag it to street level in the same place you see the Wikipedia article. This should put you inside the inner courtyard of the castle. Scroll around and take a screen shot of an interesting view (door, tower, etc.) from street level.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2) Open the Wikipedia article (see full article) and record the Norwegian words for "fortress" and "castle" in your notes. (see reference at the beginning of the article).

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">3) Copy/Save 1 or 2 interesting images using the Panoramio tool for your Mixbook. || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">After watching the video(s), answer **this** question:

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) Who (person or groups) was put to death at this castle/fortress?

__<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Website Questions: __ <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) In 1 0r 2 sentences, tell the history of this fortress (who built it and how it was used);

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2)Describe the legend surrounding the ghost dog, the dog's name and why you wouldn't want to meet it at the fortress! || This video cuts off a little at the end.

(It's not the best but the only video that addresses the history and the hauntings at this location) media type="custom" key="27824249" || 1) Meet the Ghosts (website) (scroll down to the subheading on the page entitled: "**And finally - the ghosts haunting the fortress"**)

2) Google Books-Haunted Akershus Fortress

3 ) More about Akershus Fortress || || **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Task 1:__ ** <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Fly to "Old Changi Hospital, Singapore."
 * ** Old Changi Hospital, Singapore **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Using the ruler tool, measure the distance from the Hospital to the nearest ocean shore.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Task 2:__ **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) How long it that distance?

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2) How long would it take you to walk that far?

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">3) Why was it important to the British that the Hospital was so close to a shore (THINK ABOUT IT!)? || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">After watching the video, answer these three questions:

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) Why did the British surrender Singapore to the Japanese?

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2) Besides going to the Old Changi Hospital, what else happened to the 130,000 prisoners of war?

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">3) Why was the capture of Singapore so important the the Japanese war effort?

__<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Website Questions: __

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) Why are the Singapore ghosts in the Old Changi Hospital haunting the hospital?

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2) List, with a brief description and dates, the five ways this hospital has been used. || media type="custom" key="27836957" || 1) Brief explanation of the history of the hospital.

2) A terrific history and timeline of the hospital. || || **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Task 1:__ ** <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Fly to "Island of the Dolls Mexico"
 * ** Island of the Dolls, Mexico **


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Task 2:__ **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Determine whether or not the island is REALLY an island.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) What makes it an island or not?

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2) Take a screenshot and include it in your Mixbook Photo Journal.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">3) Zoom OUT and use the ruler tool to determine how far this "island" is from Mexico City in MILES. || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">After watching the video(s), answer **ONE** of these questions:

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) Describe who lives on the island now and what does he think of the haunting.

__<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Website Question: __ <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">From the perspective of the little girl who drowned, tell the story of the haunting of the Island of Dolls || media type="custom" key="27821431" || 1) The Story of the lsland of the Dolls

2) Take a Tour of the Island || || **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Task 1:__ ** <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Fly to the Monte Cristo Homestead in Australia.
 * ** Monte Cristo Homestead, Australia **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Take a leisurely spin around the place, then take a snapshot of the entire estate to include in your Mixbook. || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">After watching the video(s), answer **ONE** of these questions:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Task 2:__ **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) What are some of the "spookier" things that happened to the film crew?

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2) Who were some of the named "ghosts" spotted by the film crew?

__<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Website Questions: __ <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) What reportedly happened on the second floor of the Monte Cristo Homestead?

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2) How many guests are reportedly seen every year at the Homestead? || media type="custom" key="27821571" || 1)http://www.ghost-story.co.uk/index.php/haunted-houses/279-the-monte-cristo-new-south-wales-australia

2) http://www.house-crazy.com/australias-haunted-monte-cristo-homestead/ || || **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Task 1:__ ** <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Fly to Edinburgh Castle in Scotland
 * ** Edinburgh Castle, Scotland **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Using the street view, drop onto the outside of the castle wall and take a screen shot of the cannons, restoration and cars! || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">After watching the video and exploring the websites, answer both of these questions:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Task 2:__ **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) How could the 2001 paranormal findings at Edinburgh Castle be explained?

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2) Describe several events that happened at the castle? || This video is the account of ghostly sightings and experiences by a paranormal investigator and team. There is no sound but you can pause each screen to read the text. media type="custom" key="27821463" || The Haunted Edinburgh Castle

Great Ghost Stories of Edinburgh Castle ||
 * ** Bhangarh Fort, India **

|| **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Task 1:__ ** <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Fly to Bhangarh Fort in India

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Using the ruler tool, determine the AREA (in miles) of the Fort. The formula for area is length x width. || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">After watching the video(s), answer **ONE** of these questions:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Task 2:__ **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1)What are some of the attributes of the inside of the temple that perpetuate the notion of being haunted?

__<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Website Questions: __

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) Why does the government sign forbid harm to trees?

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2) Retell the story of the princess of Bhangarh Ratnavati and Singhai. || media type="custom" key="27837609" || 1) Haunting tales of the Bhangarh Fort in India

2) More haunting tales of the Bhangarh Fort in India || || **__<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Task 1: __** <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Fly to The Ancient Ram Inn in England
 * ** The Ancient Ram Inn, England **

<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">1) Zoom out a bit until you see the place names in Google Earth. What is the name of the town/village this inn is located in?
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Task 2: __**

<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">2) There is only one photo posted for the Panoramio layer. Copy/save it for your Mixbook using Paint.net

<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">3) Zoom out far enough to see different cities/towns in England. Use the ruler tool to determine how many miles the Ancient Ram Inn is from the town of Amesbury (close to where Stonehenge is located.)

__<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">HINT: __<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';"> you need to be at an eye altitude of about 68 miles to see the town of Amesbury, located just to the north of Salisbury. || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">After watching the video(s), answer **ONE** of these questions:

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) Who is the person that has been living in this haunted inn and what are some of his experiences with ghosts?

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2) What is said to be the most haunted room in this inn? Describe at least two hauntings reported at this inn.

__<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Website Questions (answer __ __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">BOTH questions): __ <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) When was this inn built and what reportedly lies underneath the inn?

2) What is a "ley" line and why is the location of this inn significant (what does it's ley line connect to)? || media type="custom" key="27828259" || 1) Brief background of the Inn

2) Fascinating supernatural background || || **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Task 1:__ ** <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Fly to Poveglia Island in Italy
 * ** Poveglia Island, Italy **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) Zoom in for a close up screen shot of this island with the building on it. Copy/Save it using Paint.net for your Mixbook.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Task 2:__ **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2) Open the Wikipedia article for this site (see Full Article). Then go to the section on Popular Culture. In 1 or 2 sentences, describe 2 ways this island has been used in the past.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">3) Zoom out and use the ruler tool to determine how many miles this island is from the city of Venice. || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">After watching the video(s), answer **ONE** of these questions:

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1)

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2) From the second video, tell one of the urban legend ghost stories associated with this island.

__<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Website Questions: __ <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">(answer **ONE** of these questions )__:__

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) During which years did the most number of people die on the island and why? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Overall, how many bodies are estimated to have been burned and buried on the island and what is the soil said to be made up of?

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2) While the island was used as an insane asylum, a mad doctor was said to have performed "lobotomies" on patients. Who was he and what is a lobotomy? || media type="custom" key="27830499"

This video is text and pictures only. Select the full screen mode and use the pause button to read the text on each screen. media type="custom" key="27837777" || 1) History of Poveglia and modern day plans

2) Really good evil history of Poveglia Island || || **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Task 1:__ ** <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Fly to Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado
 * ** The Stanley Hotel, **
 * Estes Park, Colorado **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Using "street view" take a picture of something very creepy inside the hotel. Don't forget, there are multiple floors! || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">After watching the video(s), answer **ONE** of these questions:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Task 2:__ **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1)

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2)

__<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Website Questions: __

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1) Summarize the famous book, written by Stephen King, that used this hotel as it's setting.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2) What was the original story that started the "haunting"? ||  || All about the Stanley Hotel

Brief History of the Hotel

All About the Stanleys ||

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 * Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town, South Africa **