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Lighthouses
1. Describe the following in detail concerning lighthouses:
2. Research the structure and function of Fresnel lenses. Explain what makes these lenses so effective.
3. Throughout history, what fuels were used for lighthouse lights?
4. Are all lighthouses located along ocean shores? If not, list other locations where you would find a lighthouse.
5. What is the lighthouse service called in your country? What organization or branch of government is responsible for maintaining lighthouses in your country?
6. When a lighthouse is a visible landmark seen from the ocean during the day it can be identified by certain markings. What are these called?
7. What is a foghorn? Why would one be used at a lighthouse? What are three things that affect how far away a foghorn can be heard?
8. Since lighthouses are often called “lights”, explore the concept of “lights” in scripture by doing the following:
9. Write a poem or a story about a lighthouse light. Include thoughts of God’s “light”. Read your story or poem to your group.
10. Draw or photograph five lighthouse forms/types being used today.
11. Do one of the following:
12. List the references you used to learn about lighthouses.
Skill Level 1
Original Honor 2007
Lighthouses, Advanced
1. Have the Lighthouses Honor
2. Make a scrapbook including the following:
3. List the development of a Fresnel lens including:
4. Draw a Fresnel lens:
5. Make a chart showing each class of Fresnel lens:
6. Research and describe the history of the mechanism for rotating lights.
7. Make a chart of six lighthouses showing nighttime (light) and daytime (day mark) signature.
8. What is a lightship? Why and where are lightships needed?
9. Read about lighthouse keepers and list some of the hazards they face in completing their duties.
10. Study quotes by Ellen White mentioning lighthouses and discuss the meaning. Place a copy of the quotes in your scrapbook.
11. Obtain a “Lighthouse Passport” and have it stamped at 10 different lighthouse locations.
12. Build a lighthouse modeled after a real lighthouse using a lighthouse kit, wood, or other medium. Know the name, location, and date when the actual lighthouse was originally built.
Skill Level 3
Original Honor 2007
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
North American Division
2007 Update