Computer Scavenger Hunt

Use the internet to find the answers to the following. Write your answer and save your work.

1.  Kelly Clarkson, a former cocktail waitress from Texas, belted her way into musical fame by becoming the first winner of the reality TV show "American Idol." Which competitor came in third?

2.  What popular actress appeared with Kermit the Frog and sang an updated version of the Mahna Mahna song?

3.  This Blues artist is best known for his supporting role in a Coen Brother's film. Name the artist and the movie.

4.  In 1982, this duo rejoined forces after 11 years apart to present a critically hailed concert in Central Park.

5.  Performing his first concert at the age of 7, this famous composer went on to write masterpieces such as "Fur Elise" and "Moonlight Sonata."

6.  The Ohio State Marching Band starts every home football game with "Script Ohio." What special role is usually delegated to a senior sousaphone player?

7.  Who was the youngest winner of American Idol.

8.  This House of 1000 Corpses writer/director broadened his fan base by having his music included in a popular video game. Name the musician and the name of the video game.

9.  Not just a good looking guy, or a great dancer, this actor had a hit record in "She's Like the Wind." Name the artist, an the movie that the song was recorded for.

10.  This female recording artist was born in Scotland in 1954 and was introduced at a young age to a form of Greek Dance that would later become the name of her band. Name the artist and the band.

11.  This crop originated in Central America and is now used for baking and decorating in the fall.

12.  What is the annual October 31st holiday called when it is celebrated in Mexico?

13.  How many pounds did the World Record breaking pumpkin way?

14.  Halloween's origins date back to what Celtic celebration?

15.  On December 14th, 2000, a new "World's Fastest Pumpkin Carver" was crowned by the Guinness Book of world records. What was his name and how long did it take him to carve that pumpkin?

16.  Jack-o-Lanterns were first used by the Irish and were nor originally carved from pumpkins. What vegetable did they carve?

17.  What famous scary movie was originally titled "The Babysitter Murders?"

18.  How many people were actually executed during the Salem Witch Trials?

19.  Being a "scream queen" sometimes runs in the family. Name the mother and daughter team that starred (separately) in two of the most popular horror films of all time.

20.  When did ‘The Simpsons’ first appear on television?

21.  Who composed the music and who wrote the words to the opera ‘Cosi Fan Tutti’?

22.  On September 2, 1789 the U.S. Treasury Department was established. What do they do? List three jobs or departments.

23.  Find the Kelley’s Blue Book value for a 2006 Ford Explorer Limited with over 100,000 miles in your area.

24.  In June of 1889, Vincent Van Gogh painted “Starry Night.” In what city is that painting currently located?

25.  Did you ever notice that there are state’s names on the back of the US $5 bill? Is Ohio there? Why or why not?

26.  In September 1888, George Eastman invented and sold something that we still use today. What is it?

  1. Go to Orbitz. Name a Flight Deal that you would like to take. ______
    Explore how to find an airline ticket.
    Explore how to find a hotel room.
    Explore how to find a rental car.
  2. Go to New York Underground. Click on each of the Underground layers and see what is under New York City.
  3. Go to Weather Underground. Type in your zip code and print out the weather for your area.
  4. Go to White House Tours. Click on A Tour of the White House and tour several rooms.
    Which room was your favorite? ______
  5. Go to Earth and Moon Viewer. Click on Map of the Earth and see day and night on earth from a satellite.
  6. Go to Refdesk. Go to First Things First. Find three sites that interest you.
    What sites did you visit?
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  7. Go to QuickTime Movie Trailers. Preview three movies.
    What three movies did you preview?
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  8. Go to Barnes & Noble. Find a book that you would like to buy.
    What is the name of the book? ______
  9. Go to CNN. List two of the top stories happening today.
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