Where are we going for Week #2 of Seekonk Safari Camp?
Here’s the clue:
The continent starts with an “A,”
And the country starts with a “Tan.”
To roam with gazelles and zebras,
You just might want to bring your fan!
Did you guess where we’re going???
Journey
If you guessed Tanzania in East Central Africa you’re right!!!
Here are some fun activities before we set off on our adventure:
How many miles did we travel??
To find out how many miles we traveled from
Boston, Massachusetts to Dar Es Salaam,
the capital of Tanzania, click here . Then scroll
down to see where we started and where we are
now. How many miles did we travel?
Where am I?
See a simple map showing the general areas of Africa.
Here’s a more detailed map of Tanzania.
What time is it??
What time is it right now in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania?
Just type in today’s information (month, day, year, time) then select the location as
“USA-Massachusetts-Boston” and “Tanzania – Dar es Salaam”.
So what time is it?
Is it the same date in Tanzania as it is in Massachusetts?
Do I need a raincoat?
See the long range forecast for Dar es Salaam here.
Explore
Ready to travel in Tanzania? Off we go!
But what are those sounds in the distance? Do you hear them?
It’s the sounds of Tanzania!
(Then click on the red dots near Mombasa.)
Let's go to the Serengeti National Park for all things WILD!!!
Discover zebras, baboons, giraffes, "The Big 5" and more!
What's the “Big Five?”
They are the 5 animals most people want to see when they go on a safari. Guess which animals they are and see if you’re right by clicking here and then selecting “English”, “Magnificent Wildlife” and “The Big Five” icon.
Hear the sounds African wild animals make . What’s your favorite?
Our pick for "Animal of the Week" is... the giraffe!
To see some photos and learn more about these long necked animals, click here.
How about one giraffe fact at a time?
(Then click "tell me another" for more fun facts.)
Fun Things To Do
Make an African drum.
For a more detailed project, try your hand at African tie-dye.
Time For a Campfire
Time to make camp and have a hearty dinner of...of.... well, what would you eat???
Now kick back and enjoy part 2 of Ellen versus Snakes by Mark Binder*. (If you missed the first installment, you can go back and hear it at Week 1.)
To read or listen to episode 1 or episode 2 click here.
Check back every Monday for the continuing saga of Ellen and those slithering reptiles!!
*Ellen Versus the Snakes is an origianl story written and performed by Mark Binder.
Want to read more about Tanzania?
Visit the Library or search our catalog for books, magazines, movies, and more! Click here to log on to the Library's on-line catalog. (Your User ID: Library barcode, PIN: last 4 digits of your phone number.)
Here’s the clue for next week’s destination:
In a land north of China,
Live otters, wolves and bears.
But please bring your ushanka,
You may just need it there!
E-mail your guess to
msiniak@seekonkpl.org or sclarke@seekonkpl.org
Check back on Monday morning to see if you guessed right!
