Lighthouses

Level: 1

Requirements

• Describe the following in detail concerning lighthouses:
  • What is the function of a lighthouse?
  • When were the first lighthouses of record built?
  • What is the name of the most famous ancient lighthouse?
  • What are people called who study lighthouses? Why?
  • Do all lighthouses have keepers? If not, how are they run?
• Research the structure and function of Fresnel lenses. Explain what makes these lenses so effective.
• Throughout history, what fuels were used for lighthouse lights?
• Are all lighthouses located along ocean shores? If not, list other locations where you would find a lighthouse.
• What is the lighthouse service called in your country? What organization or branch of government is responsible for maintaining lighthouses in your country?
• 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?
• 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?
• Since lighthouses are often called “lights”, explore the concept of “lights” in scripture by doing the following:
  • Look in the Bible Concordance to find “lights” and discuss lights as referred to in the Bible.
  • Explain why you think God’s word is like a lighthouse.
  • Memorize John 8:12.