June Facts Hunt by Cindy O'Hora
Learn science, social studies, cultural, and just plain fun facts.

Directions: Use the links provided to find the answers to the questions.
Employ the History feature or the Go menu of your browser to return to this hunt web page.

1. In June of 1788, two states entered the Union. When did your state enter the Union? Harness a search engine to find the date.

I live in Pennsylvania. Is your home state to the north, the south, the east, or the west of mine?

If you also live in Pennsylvania - The question for you is - where is Minnesota located relative to PA.?

2. The idea of celebrating Father's Day began in 1910. How many years passed before it was made an official national holiday?

3. A nickname for our U.S. flag is "Old Glory". Read this account of the owner and tell me... Where did he hide his flag from the Rebels during the Civil War?

4. June 14th is Flag Day. Who started the observance of Flag Day?

What did he do to earn a living?

5. If Puerto Rico was admitted as a state, when would its star be added to the U.S. Flag?

6. Check out this site on the summer solstice. Find 3 facts. List them here. Windows to the Universe Use the intermediate and advanced buttons to access more in-depth information.

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7. How long do June bugs (also called Mayflies) live? Read carefully!

8. The Great Seal of the United States was adopted June 20th 1782. On it are the words "E Pluribus Unum".
What do they mean? (Who cares? If you are ever on a quiz show you'll be glad you know!)

9. You might have a chance to earn money by taking care of a neighbor's pet this summer.
How much does this author think you should charge for pet sitting for 1 week if you are 10 years old?

Extra: Let's say the local kennel charges $12/day. Which would be cheaper you or the kennel?

10. Some people will tell you that water in a sink or toilet rotates one direction as it drains in the
Northern Hemisphere and the opposite direction in the Southern Hemisphere. Is this true? Explain.

11. Power In Numbers. Read the article Numbers in Context. What percentage of your instructional time
this year was spent on the core subjects?

12. The birthstone of June is the pearl. How do natural pearls form?

13. On June 21st, Canada celebrates National Aboriginal Day. Look up the word aboriginal.
What is a synonym for aboriginal? (Consider harnessing your computer. Highlight the word aboriginal. Copy it go Edit ... copy. Go to the site. Click in the entry box. Go Edit .. Paste. Of course you can always type it all in instead.)

14. Place the missing commas in this sentence. Consult Grammar Gym if you need help.

Events at the school's Sport Day will include hop scotch frisbee catch the fox tail softball toss trip to the jungle game spoon run and tire roll.

15. Conquer this MathMastery.com challenge.

16. Have you seen a monarch butterfly in your yard this year? What plant is essential to its survival? Why?

17. A Note for Freedom reverberating through the centuries

Done already?

What flag did Mary Young Pickersgill make?	Complete the Fantastic Flag Company Webquest
June Facts online Crossword Puzzle	Learn how to correctly fold the U.S. Flag.
Make a wacky web tale. http://www.eduplace.com/tales/	Ever wonder what it would be like to be President for just one day?
Charles Messier was born in June 1730. What did he discover?	A Note for Freedom
U. S. Flag facts and History Activity	Betsy Ross - Truth or Legend
Check out this page on Antagonyms. Can you think of a new one? If not, what is your favorite one?
Try a Science Try it	Bored, nothing to do? Make Your Own I Spy Picture
Politics and Web Video presentation - how the Internet and Web based information is changing the nature of political discussion in U.S.A
Explore the entries in the Wired Science student online videos

Wave Machine at PBS Savage Seas

©2001 Cynthia J. O'Hora. All rights reserved. FAQ Educators and students may print a hunt for use in a non profit classroom setting. Use of the materials here constitutes an agreement with these terms of use. updated June 2007, posted May 2001