Day 5

Journey to the Center of the Earth Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    What causes the Professor to give a lecture to an imaginary audience?

    Finding the preserved remains of a human amongst the bones and fossils of a certain era confirms a theory of the age of man by one of the Professor’s peers. This is an astonishing find for the Professor, and giving a lecture may be a natural way for him to process the weight of his discovery. Another reason may be that deep down, the Professor fears that he may never have the chance to give this lecture to an audience.

  2. 2

    What sighting finally makes the Professor flee?

    As Axel and the Professor explore the forest, they first spot a number of mastodons, and then they...

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