Surf's Up!

Links:

Surfing the web can be fun! You can learn many new and interesting things on the internet. This treasure hunt will help you learn to find information more easily.

TASK:

1. Put your heading (name, date, teacher/s name) on a piece of lined paper.
2. Read all of the questions carefully.
3. Use the links to find the answers to the questions. Click on the link and READ the information on the web page carefully.
4. Write your answers on your paper.

QUESTIONS:

1. Who wrote the Harry Potter books?
(Ask for Kids - Type the question in the ASK box.)

2. What is an amphibian? Give an example.
(Merriam-Webster Word Central - noun definition)

3. Who was the 18th president of the United
States? In what century did he serve?
(Ben's Guide to Government. Scroll down to Government & Law. Click on Presidents of the United States.)

4. Who wrote the "Star-Spangled Banner?"
(Library of Congress)

5. Name the seven colors that make up a rainbow.
(KidsKonnect - Key in "rainbows" in the Search box. Click on Colors.)

6. The Big Dipper is part of what constellation?
(Fact Monster - Science)

7. Who holds the record for most home runs in a season? How many did he hit? What year did he set the record?
(Fact Monster - Sports)

EVALUATION:

Answer the following questions in complete sentences. You do not need the internet.

1. Did you find all of the answers? If not, why?

2. Was finding the information difficult or easy? Why?

3. What topic would you like to learn more about? How would the internet help you?