Research+Scavenger+Hunt

Another reason you belong at your library are all of the resources available to help you find the answers to questions you might have about, well--anything! This week we're going to celebrate School Library Month and those resources with a research scavenger hunt. This competition is open to everyone who wants to participate and those who answer the questions in the scavenger hunt correctly will be entered into a drawing for a **Nook Touch by Barnes and Noble**. So, have fun, start searching, and good luck!! Check out the rules below!

**Research Scavenger Hunt Rules:**

 * 1) All answers must be submitted to the LMC through the **Google Form** listed below by the **end of the day April 20th**.
 * 2) All answers must be located using the resources suggested in the questions on the Google Form. The LMC staff will have a master document of the answers, so yours must match as closely as possible.
 * 3) Only one entry will be accepted by each student, so please do not try to submit multiple entries.
 * 4) If you are unfamiliar with any of the resources, please ask someone in the LMC--he/she will be glad to help you learn how to use the resource so you can find your answer. **Do not expect this person to find the answer for you, though.**
 * 5) Links to all of the resources you will need to use are conveniently listed on this page.
 * 6) Just a pointer--if you can't finish the scavenger hunt all at once, you may want record your answers on a sheet of paper and enter them into the **Google Form** once you are done with the hunt.
 * 7) There are no other rules!

**Scavenger Hunt Submission Form:**
**Research Scavenger Hunt Questions and Submission Form**

**Your Resources:**
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Badgerlink

BadgerLink provides access to full text magazines, newspapers and reference resources, literature, and other information. The services are provided by the Department of Public Instruction with funding through the Public Service Commission, Universal Service Fund.

MORE Catalog

The MORE Online Catalog allows users to locate the resources they need from over 50 libraries in a consortium. These libraries will then send the resources you need to your local library free of charge. All you need to do is find what you want, request it, and then pick it up when it comes in. If one library doesn't have a resource you need, another most likely will, so you're always covered.

Destiny Catalog

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Destiny online catalog is the catalog found in our school library. Simply search for the resources you need and find them on our shelves. If there's something you need that isn't there, request that we shelve it. If you really liked a resource you used, leave a review so others can see what you think.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">History Reference Center

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">History Reference Center is a database that houses several historical documents, including letters, articles, and even maps. If you ever need something for a history class or need a greater historical background for what you're reading in English, this resource is almost guaranteed to help you.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">HeritageQuest

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ever wonder about your ancestors and where you came from? HeritageQuest is a free Wisconsin service that archives many historical documents in regards to genealogy. You can usually find information from census reports to families mentioned in books or even information on towns and villages. Whenever you're interested in tracing your roots, HeritageQuest is bound to have something that can help you learn a little more about who you are.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Encyclopaedia Britannica

Encyclopaedia Britannica is the online encyclopedia that our library subscribes to. The next time you think about using Wikipedia, first check out the articles listed here. They will probably have exactly what you need and might even be easier to read.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Auto Repair Reference Center

If you're ever having car troubles, this free Wisconsin resource will help you figure out what you need to do to fix them. In addition to this, the database also houses specifications for thousands of vehicles so you don't need to worry about where you put the manual to that car your dad just passed down to you. Simply use this database to look up whatever you need to know about your vehicle.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">CIA World Factbook

CIA World Factbook is a free government resource that provides critical information for every country in the world. You can find everything from climate, populations, and any other statistics you need to know quickly and easily.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wisconsin War Letters

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wisconsin War letters, while not an extensive resource, does have some great letters and articles printed about various wars. This is an excellent resource for finding both primary and secondary sources on the experiences many Wisconsinites have had in war.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Civil War Trust Maps

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">An excellent resource for United States history, specifically the Civil War. Civil War Trust Maps provides a wealth of information on the various battles that took place during the Civil War. The maps are detailed, complete, and even include explanations on the outcomes of the battles and those who led them.

=<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">About What You Can Win: =

The Nook Simple Touch is one of the most advanced eReaders on the market today. With a crisp screen, long battery life, and the ability to borrow books from your public library, the Nook is the easy choice in eReading. For more information, check out the link below: Barnes and Noble Nook