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Full Circle Resource Kits

Internet Search Challenge

[Search I | Search II | Search III | Evaluation IV]

	The Broadway Challenge Searching with Nyms: What is the URL of a page that lists the number of shows that have opened on Broadway year-by-year since 1984? Difficulty Rating: Intermediate Full Circle Competencies : Locate 1, Locate 2, Locate 3, emphasis on Nyms ISTE NETS: 3, 5, 6
	The Kermit Challenge Search Strategy: Find the URL of a Web Page where you can find this picture of Kermit and hear what he is saying Difficulty Rating: Novice Full Circle Competencies : Locate 1, Locate 3, emphasis on Search Strategy ISTE NETS: 3, 5, 6
	The 2005 Pump Price Challenge Searching with Nyms: How much did Americans pay for a gallon of gas at the pump in 1920? How much money would that be in 2005 dollars? Difficulty Rating: Intermediate Full Circle Competencies : Locate 1, Locate 3, emphasis on Nyms ISTE NETS: 3, 5, 6
	The 2007 Pump Price Challenge Same problem as above, except the answer is shown in 2007 dollars. Difficulty Rating: Intermediate Full Circle Competencies : Locate 1, Locate 3, emphasis on Nyms ISTE NETS: 3, 5, 6
	The Lego Builder's Challenge : Search Strategy: In 2003, Legoland announced a national search for model builders for its California them park. Who got the job? Difficulty Rating: Novice Full Circle Competencies : Locate 1, Locate 3, emphasis on Search Strategy ISTE NETS: 3, 5, 6
	The Soccer Subject Directory Challenge Searching Subject Directories: Find the url of a website that displays the results of soccer matches between International clubs prior to 1888 Difficulty Rating: Intermediate Full Circle Competencies : Locate 1, Locate 2, emphasis on Subject Directory ISTE NETS: 3, 5, 6
	The Apollo 8 Challenge Searching with Nyms and Operator: What toy did the Apollo 8 astronauts take with them into space? Difficulty Rating: Intermediate Full Circle Competencies : Locate 1, Locate 3, emphasis on Nyms and Operators ISTE NETS: 3, 5, 6
	The Poetry Challenge Searching with Operators: Find the name of the poet whose poem begins with the line: This is about no rain in particular Difficulty Rating: Novice Full Circle Competencies : Locate 1, Locate 3, emphasis on Operators ISTE NETS: 3, 5, 6
	Reno Air Races: What airplane finished the Sport Qualifying race in Second place at the Reno Air Races, September 11, 2002? This one can be solved only by figuring out who might know the answer. Difficulty Rating: Intermediate Full Circle Competencies : Locate 1, Locate 2, emphasis on Databases ISTE NETS: 3, 5, 6
	Batman: The Ride: Roller Coasters: How many roller coasters named "Batman: The Ride" are located outside the United States? This can only be solved by figuring out who might know the answer. Difficulty Rating: Intermediate Full Circle Competencies : Locate 1, Locate 2, emphasis on Databases ISTE NETS: 3, 5, 6
	EarthQuake Toy Challenge: What toy models a construction principle that can reduce damage from earthquakes? This nyms challenge requires knowing what concepts in the original question are important. Difficulty Rating: Intermediate Full Circle Competencies : Locate 1, Locate 3, emphasis on Nyms ISTE NETS: 3, 5, 6

*Note: Archived Search Challenges are not updated regularly. Since live pages on the Internet come and go, the outcome of these Challenges may be affected. Let us know if you find a different solution!