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Scavenger Hunt 

Where there is a link to a URL, click to go to that site and look for an answer....it probably will not be on the first page.
Where you have to use a search engine, type in the key words, or guess a URL (for example:  when looking for the weather, you might guess weather.com).

Using URL's (links/addresses)
 Mt. St. Helens
    What is the longitude and latitude of the Mt. St. Helen's volcano?
The Battle that Saved Washington
    Who was the Union general? Who was the Confederate general?
 United Nations
    When did France become a member of the United Nations?
 Planets
    In what year was Triton, one of Neptune's moons, discovered?
The Motley Fool
    List two of their How-to Guides.
 Bed and Breakfasts
    What is the phone number of the Lee-Stonewall Inn in Harpers Ferry, WV?
State Information
    Select a state and quote five facts found at this site.

Using search engines:

What is the weather in Madrid Spain?
    Madrid+Spain+Weather
What show is on the Discovery Channel tonight at 6 p.m.?
    TV guide
What is one of the CNET Editor's top product picks?
    CNET
From what state was the winner of last year's National Geographic Geography Bee?
"National Geographic Bee"
What is the URL for the Grand Canyon site for kids?
    Grand Canyon
What is today's headline in the USA Today technology section?
   USA Today

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updated 2/28/06