Introduction
Welcome everyone!
You are currently on the Alcatraz webquest!
We have spent a few classes working on Alcatraz and through this webquest, you are going to gain more knowledge about this Top 1 touristic attraction in San Francisco.
You will learn more about the Alcatraz history, famous prisoners, attempts to escape, prison's rules and children living on the island.
You should have your Activity sheet in hands by now and be ready to look for the information needed.
Task
Task 1 :
First, you to go to http://www.alcatrazhistory.com/ and find information about the penitentiary on the Home page.
Then, answer questions 1 to 3 which you can find on the Home page.
Answer questions 4 to 6 with the help of the tab Facts and Figures.
Task 2:
1. Click on the Famous Inmate tab and read about the inmates in general.
Answer questions 4 to 7.
Task 3:
Continue you research and click on Escapes - Escape attempts.
Answer question 8.
After, choose one escape attempt and tell me:
- how did the prisoners manage to escape?
- What happened during the escape?
- Why did you choose this attempt?
Task 4:
Take a look at the inmates' rules and regulations in the Prison Life tab.
Choose three rules and tell me why these rules would have been difficult to follow for you.
Complete your information by looking at the Daily Routine.
How many times a day prisoners were counted?
Task 5:
Click on these two links