Let's Visit Indiana

  An Internet Treasure Hunt on Indiana

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The Big Question

Introduction

Surf's up! Grab your brain and head for the further reaches of cyberspace.  There's a lot to learn in this information age. Using the Web allows you to discover tons more than you may have ever known possible. Below is a list of questions about Indiana. Surf the Internet links on this page to find answers to the questions. Don't forget to go after the monster learning wave, the Big Question. Visit the following links to discover some interesting places and facts about our state. Indiana is a great place to live and visit!

    1. In which county is the city of Indianapolis located?

   2. When did Indiana become a state (give date and year)?

   3. What is the principal agricultural crop in Indiana?

   4. Indiana produces what percentage of the steel produced in the United States?

   5. One senator from Indiana later went on to become president of the United States. Who was Indiana's only U. S. president?

   6. How long did Lincoln live in Indiana?

   7. What was the largest Indian settlement in Indiana between 1300-1450 and which Indians lived there?

   8. What was Johnny Appleseed's real name and in what city in Indiana is he buried in?

   9. How many miles would you need to travel by car from Hobart, IN to Kokomo, IN?

   10. What state park is located near the Gary, Indiana area?

   11. What is the name of the newest state park in Indiana?

   12. The George Rogers Clark National Historical Park is located in Indiana's oldest city. What is the name of this city?

   13. What is the name of Indiana's oldest state park (the first state park in the state)?

Abraham Lincoln for Primary Children
Johnny Appleseed
Indiana Travel Map
Angel Mounds
Cultural Attractions - State Historic Sites
Almanac- US- State
Outdoor Indiana
Business in Indiana
Amazing Facts
Famous Hoosiers
MapQuest's Driving Directions
Search Indiana by city or county seat
Indiana History Celebrations

Pretend you have a three day weekend and your parents are letting you plan a family trip. Select two different places to visit outside of your own county. Prepare a HyperStudio stack to explain what you expect to do at each place, where it is located in the state, and how many miles would you have to travel from your home to get there.