Deep-Sea Search Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division (reproduction number LC-USZ62-20901) Amelia Earhart in 1928. David Jourdan and a team of explorers searched the floor of the Pacific Ocean for an old airplane. One of their expeditions, or voyages, concentrated on an area west of Howland Island. The tiny island is located roughly halfway between Australia and Hawaii. The explorers tried to solve one of history's greatest mysteries what ever happened to Amelia Earhart? Who Was Amelia Earhart? Amelia Earhart was an aviator, or airplane pilot, who broke many flying records during the 1930s. In 1932, she became the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1937, Earhart attempted to become the first woman to fly an airplane around the world. During that historic trip, she and her navigator, or guide, Fred Noonan, vanished forever. They were scheduled to land on Howland Island in the Pacific. After their disappearance, the U.S. government launched a search, but no trace of the plane was found. Some people think Earhart's plane ran out of gas and crashed into the Pacific Ocean. Others believe she may have crash-landed on a deserted island and was never rescued. Article: Copyright 2007 Weekly Reader Corporation. All rights reserved. Weekly Reader is a registered trademark of Weekly Reader Corporation. Used by permission. 1
Searching the Seafloor Jourdan is confident that his team will find Earhart's plane. "Our expectation is the plane will be largely, if not completely, intact," he said. `Leigh Haeger This map shows the route of Amelia Earhart's final flight and the area where a team of explorers will search for her plane. The explorers will use sonar to search the ocean floor. Sonar sends out sound waves, which bounce off underwater objects. Over the years, many unsuccessful attempts have been made to solve Earhart's mystery. Despite the uncertainty, Earhart will be remembered as a pioneer of aviation and a fearless flier. 2 Article: Copyright 2007 Weekly Reader Corporation. All rights reserved. Weekly Reader is a registered trademark of Weekly Reader Corporation. Used by permission.
Questions: Deep Sea Search Name: Date: 1. What are David Jourdan and his team searching for? A Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan B Howland Island C the plane Earhart flew in 1937 D sound waves on the ocean floor between Hawaii and Australia 2. What are the purposes of the two sections Who Was Amelia Earhart? and Searching the Sea Floor? A to describe Amelia Earhart s problems; to provide solutions for the described problems B to describe Amelia Earhart s accomplishments; to describe the search for her disappeared plane C to describe the cause of the plane s disappearance; to describe the effects of the plane disappearance D to compare and contrast the varying explanations for Amelia Earhart s disappearance 3. What can be concluded from the text below? Some people think Earhart's plane ran out of gas and crashed into the Pacific Ocean. Others believe she may have crash-landed on a deserted island and was never rescued. A Earhart s plane landing was deadly. B There is disagreement over the plane s last moments. C Enough exploration and research has not been conducted. D Earhart made a fatal mistake while attempting to fly across the world. 4. Read the sentence: After their disappearance, the U.S. government launched a search, but no trace of the plane was found. What is the best definition of trace as used in the sentence? A trace (verb): to copy over with a pencil B trace (noun): a line or route followed C trace (verb): to follow, as in an investigation D trace (noun): evidence or indication that something had been present 1
5. The passage Deep-Sea Search is mostly about Questions: Deep Sea Search A Amelia Earhart s trip around the world B David Jourdan and his team of explorers accomplishments C how sonar works D a pilot and finding clues about her disappearance 6. Based on the passage, how might sonar help find clues about Amelia Earhart? 7. Why do you think people are still so interested in finding out what happened to Amelia Earhart? Use evidence from the text to support your answer. 8. The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Amelia Earhart tried to fly around the world she became the first woman to fly along across the Atlantic Ocean. A after B because C although A before 2
Questions: Deep Sea Search 9. Answer the following questions based on the sentence below. In 1937, Earhart attempted to become the first woman to fly an airplane around the world. Who? Earhart (did) What? When? 10. Vocabulary Word: deserted (adjective): empty, no longer inhabited by people. Use the vocabulary word in a sentence: 3
Teacher Guide & Answers: Deep-Sea Search Teacher Guide & Answers Passage Reading Level: Lexile 960 Featured Text Structure: Descriptive the writer explains, defines or illustrates a concept or topic Passage Summary: In Deep-Sea Search, the author describes the work of David Jourdan and his team of explorers, who have been trying to locate Amelia Earhart s plane, which many believe can be found in the ocean water between Australia and Hawaii. In 1937, Amelia Earhart attempted to become the first woman to fly an airplane around the world. During the flight her plane disappeared and was never recovered. 1. What are David Jourdan and his team searching for? A Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan B Howland Island C the plane Earhart flew in 1937 D sound waves on the ocean floor between Hawaii and Australia 2. What are the purposes of the two sections Who Was Amelia Earhart? and Searching the Sea Floor? A to describe Amelia Earhart s problems; to provide solutions for the described problems B to describe Amelia Earhart s accomplishments; to describe the search for her disappeared plane C to describe the cause of the plane s disappearance; to describe the effects of the plane disappearance D to compare and contrast the varying explanations for Amelia Earhart s disappearance 3. What can be concluded from the text below? Some people think Earhart's plane ran out of gas and crashed into the Pacific Ocean. Others believe she may have crash-landed on a deserted island and was never rescued. A Earhart s plane landing was deadly. B There is disagreement over the plane s last moments. C Enough exploration and research has not been conducted. D Earhart made a fatal mistake while attempting to fly across the world. 4. Read the sentence: After their disappearance, the U.S. government launched a search, but no trace of the plane was found. What is the best definition of trace as used in the sentence? A trace (verb): to copy over with a pencil B trace (noun): a line or route followed C trace (verb): to follow, as in an investigation D trace (noun): evidence or indication that something had been present 5. The passage Deep-Sea Search is mostly about A Amelia Earhart s trip around the world B David Jourdan and his team of explorers accomplishments C how sonar works D a pilot and finding clues about her disappearance 1
Teacher Guide & Answers: Deep-Sea Search 6. Based on the passage, how might sonar help find clues about Amelia Earhart? Suggested answer: Sonar could help find clues about Amelia Earhart because sonar sends out sound waves that bounce off underwater objects. If Amelia Earhart s airplane is underwater, the sound waves can tell the explorers where the airplane is. 7. Why do you think people are still so interested in finding out what happened to Amelia Earhart? Use evidence from the text to support your answer. Suggested answer: People are still so interested in finding out what happened to Amelia Earhart because she was very famous when she was alive. She was the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean and broke other flying records. What happened to her is one of history s greatest mysteries, and usually people especially explorers like David Juordan love solving mysteries to find out what happened. 8. The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Amelia Earhart tried to fly around the world she became the first woman to fly along across the Atlantic Ocean. A after B because C although D before 9. Answer the following questions based on the sentence below. In 1937, Earhart attempted to become the first woman to fly an airplane around the world. Who? Earhart (Did) What? attempted to become the first woman to fly an airplane around the world When? in 1937 10. Vocabulary Word: deserted (adjective): empty, no longer inhabited by people. Use the vocabulary word in a sentence: answers may vary. 2