Introduction:
After reading Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado", many students like to learn more about the catacombs. In this activity, you are going to look at a video clip, a Google Maps, and a virtual tour in order to better understand the setting of the catacombs. As you go on this virtual journey, please fill out this Google Doc to keep track of your thoughts on the catacombs.
Step One-Watch the video clip
Answer the questions as they relate to the video. Discuss your thoughts with your group members.
Step Two-Google Map of the Catacombs
You are about to embark on a journey through the catacombs mentioned in the video. Again, make sure you fill in your viewing guide as you will need it later.
Step Three-Visit the Catacombs in Paris
Explore another, less renovated, catacombs. Answer the questions on the.
Step Four-Create your own Google Maps Tour of Catacombs
You and your group are going to create a Google Map tour of some of the most famous catacombs in Europe. You will research the catacombs and include a description of each one. Click here to access the Google Maps Rubric.