State of Tennessee Web Quest
 

 


Use the following pictures and links to complete this Web Quest.  Read the instructions carefully and be sure to answer the questions as instructed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tennessee’s

Symbols

Tennessee’s Government

Tennessee’s Geography

Tennessee’s Sports

Tennessee’s State Parks

 

 

Have Fun!

 

1.       Explain the design of the state flag.

2.     Write a brief description of the state’s history.  One paragraph will suffice.

3.     List five attractions in Tennessee and where the attractions are located.

4.     List 10 of the 31 symbols of Tennessee.

5.     Choose one of the four insects from the list of state insects.   Answer these questions:

a.      What year did the State Legislature adopt this symbol?

b.     What is the scientific name of the symbol?

 

 

6.     Research the state reptile using this link. 

a.      What is the name of this reptile?

b.     Describe the environment where this reptile lives.

c.      What is the diet of this reptile?

d.      How does this reptile aid the ecosystem in which it lives?

7.     Name the state songs and when each was made a state song.

8.     What is the state motto?

9.     Describe the economy of the state.  Use the link below to find information.

10.  List the rivers found in Tennessee.

11.   List the Three Grand Divisions of Tennessee and describe each one.

12.  What are the five Minor League Baseball teams in Tennessee and where are the home stadiums for each team?

13.  Name the racetrack that hosts a NASCAR/Winston Cup race twice a year.

14.  Define Rolley Hole Marbles.

15.  Describe the rules and where the game Rolley Hole Marbles is played.