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Tubby Smith, yes, the one who coaches our favorite team, just had a dream come true. He was kicked back, relaxing in his shiny, red Mustang when he spotted the most amazing ballplayer he'd ever seen. He certainly did not expect to come across his dream player while vacationing in California. The young player wasn't playing on a university team, nor national championship team, but right in the middle of his backyard with his friends.
Keenly interested in what he saw, Tubby pulled his car to the side of the road and watched in amazement as this young man played ball. He seemed 7 feet tall as he took an inbound pass, faked left and spun to the right, then dropped in a beautiful arching skyhook. Tubby saw a potential All-American. As Tubby was dreaming about future victories, the young man stole the ball and in three long strides reached the top of the key and glided in for a slam dunk. As the rim rattled, Tubby was out of his car - running down to the player knowing that he could have his next National Championship with this recruit.
Tubby approached the young man, introduced himself, and found out the young man's name was Eli. Tubby, then, proceeded excitedly with his big question. He assumed the young man would jump at the chance to be on the UK team. After all, wouldn't anyone? However, the young man seemed totally uninterested. He responded, not with screams of joy, but said, "Sorry, Mr. Smith, but I don't know anything about Kentucky. I think I'll just stay right here in California!" Tubby's heart sank as these words echoed in his ears. He turned and sadly walked to his car believing his dream had ended.
Tubby returned home broken-hearted....until he had an idea, an excellent idea. If he could teach Eli about Kentucky, maybe he could change his mind. There's just one problem, Tubby doesn't know how to convince him that Kentucky is the ultimate place to live. That's why he wants to recruit your to help. He needs you to find information about Kentucky Tourist Spots and put it into a nice neat form, ready to deliver to Eli. That's where you come in. You are going to use the resources below to prepare this information for Tubby.
Use the links provided to complete the questions. Place the information on your worksheet. Be certain to include all the requested information for each question.
Once you complete the questions you are to choose one place in Kentucky that you would like to visit.
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Prepare a written explanation that includes your name, age and Why you want to visit this place.
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Include activities that are offered, what part of the state this special place is located (region), and how far it is from Lexington.
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Also you will need to print a map of KY and color the area of the location of the tourist spot.
1. Each year people from around the world travel to Kentucky to see the Kentucky Derby. Find out five facts about the Derby to share.
2. Tell what national park is located in Kentucky, give three important facts about it.
3. Choose a state park that you would like to visit, draw a picture of it and tell why it is a great place to visit.
4. Choose Five more attractions that might interest you, list three fun things to do about each attraction.
5. Now choose your favorite place and complete the task required to share information about your choice.
Ideas for this scavenger hunt have been borrowed from a webquest created by Rita Denief, Williamstown, Kentucky, Grant County Schools, Wildcat Fever Webquest