Geography
scavenger hunt: 
student activities - grades
6-9
Before
beginning these assignments, create a folder on your
hard
drive called "Scavenger"; this is where you will be
storing
your pictures
and
documents.
Download a
World Map (Appleworks) (Word), and save it in your "Scavenger"
folder.
Open a new Appleworks or Word
document, and complete the following:
Activity #1: Lost
at sea
Did you know that most of the world
is covered by water? Think of all the mysteries which lie beneath
the seas and the answers these mysteries hold to many unanswered
questions! Explore one discovery by visiting "increase
& diffusion: Hanalei Redux" .
- Where is Hanalei Bay located?
Mark and label this spot on your world map.
- What did divers discover in Hanalei
Bay?
- To whom did it belong?
- In what year did it wreck?
- List some of the artifacts recovered.
Save
your document in your "Scavenger" folder as "Assignment1.cwk" or
"Assignment1.doc",
then
send it to your teacher as
an e-mail file attachment.
Open a new Appleworks or Word
document, and complete the following:
Activity #2: What
a catch!
Have you ever heard of or seen a
toothfish? Where in the world do they live and what's so special
about them? Make the search for the toothfish your next adventure
on your world-wide scavenger hunt. Go to "Toothfish:
10 Facts".
- What continent is home to the
toothfish?
- List three interesting facts about
these fish.
- What are the two main predators
which are known to eat toothfish?
Save
your document in your "Scavenger" folder as "Assignment2.cwk" or
"Assignment2.doc",
then
send it to your teacher as
an e-mail file attachment.
Open a new Appleworks or Word
document, and complete the following:
Activity #3: Tasmanian
tour
The infamous Tasmanian Devil has
become near and dear to many thanks to the popular Bugs Bunny
cartoons we've all seen. But where is the real home of the Tasmanian
Devil? To learn more about this creature and its home, visit "The Interactive Tour of Tasmania"
. You will need to open the World Map template you downloaded earlier.
- Where is Tasmania located? Find
and mark it on your world map.
- What is the capital of Tasmania?
Now go to " Tasmanian
Devil".
- Where else can a Tasmanian Devil
be found besides Tasmania?
- How did the Tasmanian Devil get
its name?
Now go to "Tasmanian
Economy".
- What foods are produced in Tasmania?
- Name two other important industries.
Save
your document in your "Scavenger" folder as "Assignment3.cwk" or
"Assignment3.doc",
then
send it to your teacher as
an e-mail file attachment.
Open a new Appleworks or Word
document, and complete the following:
Activity #4: Canal
coverage
Can you locate the canal known as "an engineering
marvel?" Panama, a Latin American country, is home to the famous Panama
Canal. But how much do you really know about the history and creation of
the
canal? To learn more, visit the Web sites "Destination
Panama" and "Panama Jones".
You will need to open the World Map template.
- What are Panama's border countries?
Locate and mark Panama on your world map.
- What is the population of this
country?
- What is the capital?
- What languages are spoken in this
country?
- What type of government rules
this country? What is an example of another country which has
a similar government?
- What year was the canal built?
Was this the first attempt at building a canal?
- How long is the canal?
- How much did it cost to build?
Save
your document in your "Scavenger" folder as "Assignment4.cwk" or
"Assignment4.doc",
then
send it to your teacher as
an e-mail file attachment.
Open a new Appleworks or Word
document, and complete the following:
Activity #5: Peak
to peak
Although the terrain of the world
varies, its many majestic mountain ranges stand high above its
other features. The Himalayas are the largest mountain range in
the world. See what else you can find out about these peaks by
visiting "Shangri La Web Site"
. You will need to open the World Map template.
- What are the seven countries this
mountain range covers?
- The highest peak in the world
is part of this range. What are the three names it is known by?
- How high is this peak?
- What is the latitude and longitude
of this peak?
- Who was the first to scale this
peak?
- Highlight or mark this area on
your world map.
Save
your document in your "Scavenger" folder as "Assignment5cwk" or
"Assignment5.doc",
then
send it to your teacher as
an e-mail file attachment.
Open a new Appleworks or Word
document, and complete the following:
Activity #6: Exploring
Eastern Europe
The names and borders of countries
on the world map have changed dramatically over the past few years,
especially in Eastern Europe. But do you know where in the world
Moldova is? To learn more about this area of the world, visit
the Web site "Gateway to Moldova"
. You will need to open the World Map template.
- Between which two countries does
Moldova lie?
- What is the capital of Moldova?
Mark it on your world map.
- On what continent is this republic
located?
- Using the Web site "How
far is it? " , determine how far Moldova is from where
you live.
- How big is Moldova?
- List three interesting facts about
Moldova.
Save
your document in your "Scavenger" folder as "Assignment6.cwk" or
"Assignment6.doc",
then
send it to your teacher as
an e-mail file attachment.
Open a new Appleworks or Word
document, and complete the following:
Activity #7: Cruising
the islands
You've just won an all-expense paid
trip to the island of Macquarie! Congratulations. Now the question
is, when do you want to visit this exotic island? Before making
your decision, where in the world is Macquarie Island? Visit the
Web site "Macquarie Island"
to learn more. You will need to open the World Map template.
- Off of which continent is this
island located?
- Using the latitude and longitude,
find and mark Macquarie Island on your world map.
- Go to the "Macquarie
Island Station Webcam". What are the current weather
conditions?
- Based on what you've learned,
what would be the best time of year to visit this island?
- What type of people or animals
inhabit this island?
- What is so special about this
place?
Save
your document in your "Scavenger" folder as "Assignment7.cwk" or
"Assignment7.doc",
then
send it to your teacher as
an e-mail file attachment.
Open a new Appleworks or Word
document, and complete the following:
Activity #8: Views
of the volcano
It may be hard to believe but there
are still active volcanoes erupting in the world. One is found
in Montserrat. Stop off at the Web site "Soufriere
Hills, Montserrat" to learn more about the location and
dangers the people of Montserrat are experiencing. Imagine what
your life would be like if you had a volcano in your back yard! You will need
to open the World Map template.
- Where is Montserrat located? Locate
and mark it on your world map.
- What is the latitude and longitude
of this country?
- Where is the volcano located within
the country? Locate and mark it on your world map.
- When did it begin erupting?
- How is this volcano affecting
life in Montserrat?
Save
your document in your "Scavenger" folder as "Assignment8.cwk" or
"Assignment8.doc",
then
send it and the World Map you have completed to your teacher as
e-mail file attachments.
Adapted
by Chris Taylor
North Island
Distance Education School