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This Webquest was designed for 5th graders but, I think that with support, and by working collaboratively, younger students
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Torre de Hércules (Hercules Tower), A Coruña, Galicia.
This Roman lighthouse is the oldest still in use today. It was constructed c. I-II aC (by the architect Gaius Sevius Lupus) and in 1788 the original tower was given a neoclassical restoration by by naval engineer Eustaquio Giannini. In June 27, 2009 it was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is a sculpture garden in the surroundings featuring works by Pablo Serrano and Francisco Leiro.
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This Webquest was designed for 5th graders but, I think that with support, and by working collaboratively, younger students
will be able to successfully complete it.

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How a Fresnel Lens Works
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U.S. Coast Guard for kids (and teachers)
includes links for coloring book, Coast Guard mascots, Teacher's Guide for teaching USCG history, a Teacher's Guide for teaching
lighthouses in K-4, a gallery of lighthouse images
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