Loch Ness

Introduction

Loch Ness is a large, deep lake in Scotland. It is famous for the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, also called “Nessie.” Many people believe Nessie is a large, mysterious creature that lives in the lake. Loch Ness is about 37 kilometers long and very deep, with dark water. It is surrounded by beautiful hills and forests, making it a popular place for visitors. Some people come to Loch Ness to see the lake and the scenery, while others hope to catch a glimpse of Nessie!

Loch Ness and the Swedish lake Storsjön have something in common: both have legends about mysterious lake monsters! Just like the Loch Ness Monster, Storsjön has its own creature called Storsjöodjuret. People say that Storsjöodjuret is a large, serpent-like creature that lives in the lake. Both monsters are famous in their countries, and many people claim to have seen them, though there is no proof. Some visitors go to Loch Ness or Storsjön hoping to spot these legendary creatures. The stories of Nessie and Storsjöodjuret are examples of how different places have similar myths.

Presentation – Loch ness

  1. Work in pairs. Look up the home page of the Loch Ness Exhibition Centre and prepare a short presentation of this centre. Think that you and your partner will present to a Swedish group of children travelling to Loch Ness.

Link to the Exibition Centre can be found here.

To do:

  1. One of you create a Google Presentation, share it with your partner.
  2. Attach your presentation to the assignment “Loch Ness – presentation”.
  3. Look up information using the link.
  4. Create a presentation that is 2-3 minutes.
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