Andrew+Ngovi+Landmark+Research

Good start, Andrew. See if you can find a little bit more information to cut and paste into your tables. You will write an informational essay about the Stone Forest, so the more information you have the better.

See you Monday, Miss Retzler

Due Date: Monday, February 14, 2011

Landmark name:stone forest

Directions:
 * Ask your parent(s) to help you use the internet for research.
 * Try one of the following websites and type in your Landmark name in the search box.
 * [|World Reviewer]
 * [|Nations Online]
 * [|Blackstump]
 * [|Great Buildlings]
 * [|CIA World Factbook]
 * [|Google Siteseeing]
 * [|Or, Google keywords "famous landmarks + asia"]
 * Cut and paste your information in the table below. We will quote and paraphrase it later.
 * Use at least 2 different Website Sources. If you use more than 4, email me and I'll make you a Website Source #5 box...
 * If you have a question, write your question in the answer box and highlight it in red . I will be checking this website and I will answer you in blue. You can also email me at rachel.retzler@yisseoul.org

** Bibliography List **
 * Website Source Example || Cut and paste information here ||
 * Website author’s LAST name || Matthews ||
 * __ Title of webpage __ || __Roman Colosseum___ ||
 * Date of posting/revision: || 2011 ||
 * Name of corporation/organization: || Artifice, Inc. ||
 * Date of access (today): || February 10, 2011 ||
 * Complete web address (URL): || [] ||


 * Website Source #1 || Cut and paste information here ||
 * Website author’s LAST name || there is no author given, so leave blank ||
 * Title of webpag || stone forest Stone Forest ||
 * Date of posting/revision: || 2011 ||
 * Name of corporation/organization: || TravelChinaGuide.com ||
 * Date of access (today): || February 10, 2011 ||
 * Complete web address (URL): || http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/yunnan/kunming/stone_forest.htm ||

Shilin (Stone Forest)
 * Website Source #2 || Cut and paste information here ||
 * Website author’s LAST name || there is no author given, so leave blank ||
 * Title of webpage ||  ||


 * Date of posting/revision: || 2011 ||
 * Name of corporation/organization: || Ask.com ||
 * Date of access (today): || write today's date here ||
 * Complete web address (URL): || http://www.ask.com/wiki/Shilin_%28Stone_Forest%29 ||

Stone Forest Photos By Beifan
 * Website Source #3 ||  ||
 * Website author’s LAST name || there is no author given, so leave blank ||
 * Title of webpage ||  ||


 * Date of posting/revision: || 2010 ||
 * Name of corporation/organization: || beifan.com ||
 * Date of access (today): || write today's date here ||
 * Complete web address (URL): || http://chinadan.com/15stoneforest/page01.html ||


 * Website Source #4 || Cut and paste information here ||
 * Website author’s LAST name ||  ||
 * __ Title of webpage __ ||  ||
 * Date of posting/revision: ||  ||
 * Name of corporation/organization: ||  ||
 * Date of access (today): ||  ||
 * Complete web address (URL): ||  ||

(From Bibliography  list) || Citation (Matthews, 2010, Roman Colosseum) || (This is only for man made landmarks) || Among the most dramatic of these attractions is the Stone Forest (Shilin), known since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.) as the 'First Wonder of the World.' || #1 || ("Stone Forest," 2011) || (only if man made) || ﻿ ﻿ ﻿ ﻿it is a natural feature .not man made ||  ||   ||
 * Questions || ** Answer **
 * (Cut and paste) ** || Website #
 * 1. What country is your landmark in? || china ||  ||   ||
 * 2. When was your landmark built?
 * 2. When was your landmark built?
 * 3. Who built it?
 * 4. Describe what your landmark looks like. || Natural stone masterpieces all of which feature stones in various formations. Animals, plants, and even human figures || #1 ||   ||
 * 5. What is its size? || 400 square kilometers (96,000 acres) || #1 ||  ||
 * 6. What is your landmark's history? Why was it built? || **The Stone Forest is associated with the Chinese legend of Ashima who was turned into a stone.** || #3 || ("Stone Forest Photos By Beifan," 2010) ||
 * 7. Why is it special, interesting, or famous? Are there any "juicy" details? || The Sani people celebrate their national festival - the Torch Festival - every lunar year on June 24. || #1 ||  ||
 * 8. What do people do there? || They take part in traditional performances such as wrestling, bull fighting, pole-climbing, dragon-playing, lion-dancing and the A-xi Moon Dance. During this time, the Stone Forest is alive with a particularly joyful, festive atmosphere, making the area even more attractive than usual.It is the first wonder of the world and so a major tourist attraction. || #1 ||  ||