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You are trying to get your parents or family to go explore the sites of New Mexico. Find some pictures and information about where you can have fun in this state.


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The Task

Collect at least 5 places but no more than 10 that interest you. Put together a scrapbook presentation to share with your family.


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Resources

You can use encyclopedias, magazines, or other library resources to get information about New Mexico and its interesting sites. You might also want to explore the following internet sites to get pictures and information about the state. You could also try searching key words such as: White Sands, Carlsbad Caverns, or Pueblo Indians.

1. New Mexico Web Sites

2. Photos of New Mexico

Search Engines are web sites that allow you to find information on the internet.
Here are some search engines you can use for this webquest:

Yahoo! Excite Alta Vista
Infoseek Hotbot Lycos


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The Process

  1. Choose 3 library resources to look through for information and pictures.
  2. Choose 3 internet sites to explore.
  3. Save the pictures you like by using the Save as command.
  4. Save the text by highlighting and using the Copy command.


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Learning Advice

Write a short description for each place or picture in your scrapbook. Be sure to include why you would like to visit there.


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Conclusion

When you finish this project you will have a neat scrapbook of places in New Mexico to share with your family and others! Have fun!


This page written by Jan Morehead and Kathy Harris. Assisted by Holt Kernodle. Last updated June 18,1997.

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