Surfari Scavenger Hunt
A WebQuest for Grades 3-6 Computer class
Designed by
Ms. Maholtz

Introduction | Task | Process and Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion
Introduction
Welcome adventurers to our Surfari Scavenger Hunt where you learn Internet safety and practice surfing the Internet. You must pass the challenge of Surf Swell Island and then complete the Scavenger Hunt and become the Surfari Champion! |
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The Task
You will begin your journey with an introduction by your Surfari guide (your teacher) who will give you tips on surfing the Internet and how to be safe when you are out in the Internet jungle. Your first stop is on Surf Swell Island where you will have to complete a series of challenges in order to receive your Internet safety certificate. Once you have received your certificate, make sure that you tell your guide, who will then give you a Scavenger Hunt answer sheet. Now you can begin the race to find the answers to the clues and be the first to finish and win the prize!!!
Process
Before you begin, you may want get some helpful safety tips from Doug.
To begin your journey, go to Surf Swell Island.
Now that you have finished the first challenge, here are clues to take you on your journey through the Internet.
Clue #1
Safety always comes first, so click on Sparky the Fire Dog to find out his very important job.
Clue #2
We are thinking all the time, so go to Neuroscience for Kids to take a look into our brain. Astrocytes are a type of brain cell. What shape are the astrocytes?
Clue # 3
In Animal Myth and Legends, what did Bear put in the icy water?
Clue #4
One more story for you to read, it is about Icky, Sticky, and Gooey. Who or what was their “friend” they used to have some fun?
Clue #5
Sea Turtles don’t have teeth but they don’t have dentures either, so how do they eat their food?
Clue #6
MLK Jr. will always be remembered for his “Words that Inspire” . In this quote, what is the occupation that he is referring to?
Going Home
You are just about finished, but you need to go to the Academy and find out what year it was created.
You are now finished, Congratulations!!!!
Evaluation
You will be evaluated on your completion of your task and the answers to the clues. If you received your certificate and answered all the clues correctly, you win!!!
Conclusion
With the completion of the Surfari Scavenger Hunt, you should feel comfortable surfing the net and finding information on the Internet. Good Luck on your next adventure!