Scavenger+Hunt

Purpose: To better learn how to surf the web, find some interesting facts, and learn a bit. Instructions:


 * //1. Select a few keywords and search the topic using your favorite search engine.//**


 * //2. Cut and paste the question to a word document//**


 * //3. When you find the information needed, cut and paste the answer and the web address under the question on the word document.//**


 * //4. Put the title Web Search Fun on the top of the page along with your name. Print the word document by the end of the class.//**


 * //5. When you finish you can play with the Fun Stuff items on my wiki.//**

1. Find a map of your state that shows only county lines and county names. //Copy and paste the map and the address//

2. Find the two lower level section numbers for center court at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota //Show a seating chart and circle the two numbers//

3. Find Earthcam and Copy a screen shot from Duluth Minnesota.

4. Margaret Sanger is important for what reason?

5. How tall is the world's largest roadside "teapot", and where is it located? //Paste a picture of it as well.//

6. Find out how many crayons Crayola has made thus far.

7. What is a Qiviut? Get a picture.

8. What does "gulo gulo" mean?

9. How much would it cost to buy a share of Coca-Cola?

10. How many recycled shoes does it take to build a basketball court?

11. Find the Periodic Table of the Presidents. //Write the symbol for Lincoln//

12. Who holds United States patent number 6,852,104, and what is it for?

13. How long can a cockroach live without eating?

14. What are the effects of Radon exposure? Why is this important in Minnesota?

15. Who decided Christmas should be on December 25?

17. What is the world's smallest mammal that weighs less than a penny?

18. Ribbons have come to represent hope for many things ….find what each colored ribbon represents (remember to include the web site). There is more than one possible answer for most, find the DISEASE each color represents.

Pink Red Yellow Orchid Green Purple Blue Teal

19. Find the name of the doctor who started the Mayo Clinic and paste his picture and the web site as well.

20. When, Why, Where & by whom was Resusci Anne developed. (Hint: the spirit of the Girl from the River Seine).