Assignment #1: Have you wondered what it might have been like to live in ancient times? What did cities around the world look like in the past? Research the following questions on www.google.com to learn more about ancient civilizations:
1. What was the capital of the Aztec Empire in 1300 AD?
2. What did the Mongols call themselves?
3. How were houses in ancient Venice designed and why?
Challenge: What Chinese city did Marco Polo visit to meet Khublai Kahn?
Assignment #2: Would you recognize an arachnid if you saw one? If you've ever seen a spider, then you know what an arachnid looks like. Learn more about spiders an other arachnids by browsing through this site:
1. Aside from spiders, what animals belong to the arachnid family?
2. About how many known species of spiders are there?
3. What is the world's largest spider?
Challenge: What is a scientist who studies spiders called?
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