Second Grade Cyberhunt

SECOND GRADE CYBERHUNT

SOL Social Studies 2.1 and 2.4

The student will explain how the contributions of ancient China and Egypt have influenced the present world.

The student will locate China and Egypt on a world map.

We’re going to China!

DIRECTIONS:

Read each sentence carefully.

Click on the blue word(s).

Take your hand off the mouse and watch the Internet page appear on the computer monitor.

Scroll and look for the answer.

Click on the “back” button and type your answer.

1. China is located on what continent?

HINT: When you see the red and yellow Chinese flag, scroll down and look for the word “location”.

2. Name the capital city of China.

HINT: When you see the red and yellow Chinese flag, scroll and look for the * next to the name of the capital city in bold black letters.

3. Name the ocean closest to China.

HINT: When you see the red and yellow Chinese flag, scroll to the map and look for the name of the “ocean”.

4. How many years ago was the

Great Wall of China built?

HINT: When you see the Great Wall, read the first paragraph.

5. The Chinese discovered a worm that makes a special substance, which is used to make a smooth cloth. Name the worm.

HINT: When you see the Great Wall, click on “Discovering China”, then click on the word “farm” to find the answer.

6. The Chinese invented the compass. Look at the picture on the Internet page to see what the first compass looked like. What does it look like to you?

HINT: When you see the Internet page, click on “When was the first compass invented?” On the next Internet page, click on the word “Smith” to see the first Chinese compass.

7. The English language uses letters. What does the Chinese language use?

HINT: When you see the Internet page, read the first paragraph.

8. You know many things that the Chinese invented or discovered. Let’s call them “accomplishments”. Write the five “accomplishments” listed on the Internet page.

HINT: When you see the blinking eyes, look for the five accomplishments.

DO NOT write the word “links”.

9. The most famous Chinese celebration is the “Chinese New Year”. Name the day when the “Chinese New Year” begins.

HINT: When you see the blinking eyes, click on “Chinese New Year”, and read the first paragraph.

10. What do children do in the “Chinese New Year” parade?

HINT: When you see the blinking eyes, click on “Chinese New Year”, and read the first paragraph.

I hope you enjoyed your trip!