IntroductionComputer Lab detectives
Do you enjoy exploring unknown places? Have you ever imagined being a detective, looking for clues to solve a crime? Welcome to the computer lab!!
Today YOU will become a detective!
Your job is to see how the computer can help you find information for school projects, and find answers to questions you have. After doing this webquest, you will be able to find information you need quickly and easily!
The Internet Public Library Page
Your job is to find the answers to these questions, using resources
from the list above. Write your answers on a piece of paper.
1. What is the average height and speed of a giraffe?
2. Find out two cool things about Indiana.
3. Go to Eric Carle's web page and write down the URL.
4. Find out what happened on this day in history.
5. Write down a quote from Benjamin Franklin.
When you finish, use the word processor to write the
answers. Tell me about your favorite web site. Why did you like it? Then
tell me about your least favorite web site. Why didn't you like it?
You will grade yourself on this project. Here's how to do it:
Read each group of sentences. Choose the one that describes you.
I can look for information all by myself.
With a little help, I can look for information.
Working with another person, I can look for information.
I am not able to find the information.
I can choose a searching tool. I can solve a problem by myself.
With a little help, I can choose a searching tool.
Someone helped me choose a searching tool.
I was not able to choose a searching tool.
How did you do? Remember, it takes a lot of time and practice to learn
how to search the internet.
Congratulations! You are on your way to being a top-notch detective.
You will soon able to solve any new "cases" that come your way!
Bonus Questions:
- In what city is the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame located?
What famous children’s toy originated in Indiana? http://www.drtoy.com/drtoy/toyhistory.htm#p
Raggedy Ann
Barbie
Slinky
GI Joe
In what year was William Conner born?
- Who was Oliver Morton? Why is he an important figure in Indiana history?
http://www.indianainthecivilwar.com/hoosier/mortonop.htm
What Indiana community bills itself as the home of the Indiana state flag?
