Scavenger Hunts are a unique way for students to become more comfortable with online resources within the classroom. Not only will the searches provide students with the information they are looking for, the scavenger hunt is an exciting way for students to research a particular topic. Scavenger hunts can be used by students to access information that is requested by the teacher and may include the theme of the classroom or the subject matter of the lesson. The hunt should be fun and should also enable students to discover a different way to obtain information in the classroom. I have chosen to use the method of inserting the link for the students because it will be much easier for the children to find the exact answers I am looking for. Rather than have them search in uncharted area on the Internet, the students will go directly to the site that contains the answers.
Solar System Scavenger Hunt Directions:
You will be using the Internet to find information about our current lesson, the Solar System! I have inserted the links of the site to use in order to access the information. Click on the links and explore the sites to find the answers to the following questions. Once you have found the answers, write them on a separate page. Good Luck and have fun!
Questions:
1. How many moons does the planet Mercury contain?
source: Kids Astronomy
2. What is a meteor and what other name is it known as?
source: Windows to the Universe
3. What is the name of largest moon in the Solar System and what planet does it belong to?
source: Solar System- Wikipedia
4. What planet, known as Earth's sister, is the brightest object in our sky?
source: Windows to the Universe
5. What are the names of the three dwarf planets in our Solar System?
source: Solar System- Wikipedia
Grading:
You will be graded on the effort you put into this scavenger hunt, as well as how accurate your answers are. All questions must be answered in order to get credit for the assignment!
Answer Key:
1. Mercury has 0 moons.
2. A Meteor is a streak of light caused by the entry of rocks and metal from outer space into our atmosphere. They are also known as "shooting stars."
3. Ganymede is the largest moon and it belongs to Jupiter.
4. Venus is known as Earth's sister.
5. The three dwarf planets are Ceres, Pluto, and Eris.
