Scavenger+Hunt

Dear Student,

Welcome to the ElementarySuperstars 4th grade team! In order to get a glimpse of the first curriculum topic that we are covering this year please complete the scavenger hunt below **(no later than February 15th, 2010**).

Signed, 4th grade Social Studies Team

In order to be most successful during this scavenger hunt, please go by the following directions:

1. Log on to www.wikispaces.com Username: elementarysuperstars3

2. Click on "Scavenger Hunt" on the left hand menu column.

3. Start with "France" and answer the questions in order.

4. Answer the questions by clicking on the hyperlink outlined and highlighted in blue. This link will take you to the page containing the answer to the question. Read the article/information thoroughly to best answer the question.

5. Click "Edit" on the wikipage and type each answer to the question right below each subtopic. Make sure you click "save" after each answer.

6. Repeat these directions until all of the questions under each subtopic country is complete.

7. Best of Luck! **Remember this assignment is due no later than February 15th at 10:30 a.m**

Scavenger Hunt

Sub-topic: France Question: What is the most common religon in France?

Sub-topic: France Question: What two government systems does France use?

Sub-topic: France Question: What is the capital city of France?

Sub-topic: France Question: What year did the French Revolution start?

Sub-topic: Spain

For this question, please refer to [|CIA-World Factbook]

Location of Spain: Question: 1. Spain is located in (blank) Europe and borders (blank, blank, and blank). (3 bodies of water).

Subtopic: Spain For this question, please refer to [|Maps and Cities of Spain] Question: 2. What is the capital of Spain? A) Barcelona B) Madrid C)Malaga D) Seville

Subtopic: History of Spain

For this question, please refer to [|The Spanish Inquisition]

1. When did the Spanish Inquistion begin? When did it end? 2.Who were the two famous Catholic monarchs involved?

Subtopic:Government of Spain

What type of [|government] does Spain have?

Subtopic: Flag of Spain

Describe and explain the [|significance] of the flag and coat of arms of Spain.

Subtopic: Culture (ie religion) What is the most common [|religion] in Spain?



Sub-Topic: England Question: What is the name of the current Head of State of the UK?

Sub-topic: England Question: What is the capitalcity of England?

Sub-topic: England Question: What body of water is directly to the right (East) of England?

Sub-Topic: England Question: What famous building is this guard protecting?

Sub-topic: Germany Question: What is the capitol of Germany?

Sub-topic: Germany Question: What type of Government does Germany practice?

Sub-topic: Germany Question: Explain the educational structure in Germany.

Sub-topic: Germany Question: What is the meaning behind the German flag ?

Sub-topic: Italy

Question: Who decides a national policy, and is the most important person in the Italian [|government] ?
Subtopic: Italy

Subtopic: Italy
Question: The acceptance of [|who], as King of Italy, caused the year AD 476 to be the end of the Roman Empire ?