Internet Treasure Hunts

Instructions: Give students, in pairs or groups, the URL (address) and the questions. Give students time and practice in entering the URL and finding information. Do one site and set of questions at a time.

 

http://www.whitehouse.gov

    1. Find pictures of the president and vice president? What are their names?
    2. When is the president’s birthday?
    3. How many children do the president and first lady have?
    4. Who was the first president to live in the White House?

www.cnn.com

    1. What is the headline of the lead story?
    2. What is the weather forecast for your city/country today?

www.seattleinsider.com

    1. Are there any events today?
    2. Check your horoscope for today.
    3. What is arthritis and what are the causes?
    4. How many Japanese restaurants are there in West Seattle?