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Scavenger Hunt - Primary Level |
The following questions will guide you through various Web pages where you can investigate and explore the history and heritage of Parliament Hill. Record your answers in a word processor. Web pages that will help you include:
A Treasure to Explore
http://www.parliamenthill.gc.ca/text/home_e.html
Explore the Hill
http://www.parliamenthill.gc.ca/text/explorethehill_e.html
Time Zone
http://www.parliamenthill.gc.ca/youthzone/text/zonetimehome-e.html
Background
1. When did work begin to create the first Parliament building?
2. What year was "the fire" and where did it begin?
3. What is the theory as to how the fire began?
4. What part of the buildings escaped the fire and why?
The Peace Tower
5. How many bells are in the Peace Tower?
6. Describe what the Peace Tower looks like. Draw a picture of it.
The Centennial Flame
7. When, and for what occasion, was the Centennial Flame created?
8. What symbols can be found on the Centennial Flame?
Library of Parliament
9. What is inside the Library of Parliament? Who uses the Library of Parliament?
10. Describe what the Library of Parliament looks like.
West and East Blocks
11. When did the West Block open? When did the East Block open?
12. Describe what the West Block looks like.
13. What offices are found in the East Block?
Centre Block
14. What important things can you find in the Centre Block?
15. Describe the Hall of Honour. Draw a picture of it.
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