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The Florida Quest - Unlock the Legacy of the Walls
TRACKER'S TREASURE TROVE

When Lauren needs to find information, she uses her laptop computer for research on the Web. Below are some Web sites that Lauren might use to search for information. You may find these links useful in your own research. You'll also find links for learning about kids & disabilities, along with some interesting clipper ships in a virtual museum--all things dear to Lauren's heart.

How wide's this Web? Can Do! These are found on clipper ships.  Do you know what they are?
Racing legs not needed! Yahoo! Jean

Zack enjoys all lighthouses, not just Ponce Inlet Light. Take a photo journey of some of the world's most fascinating ones. Be sure to check out the links to fishing, one of Zack's hobbies. Among other things, you'll find a fishing newsletter and a related coloring book. Don't forget to save time for the links to jokes pages. Why not learn some jokes yourself?

What guides little boats on big seas? Take your pick A Photographic Journey Is this Bill? Is this funny or what!?

Photography is one of Ally's passions. Below, you'll find links to tips, tricks and techniques for taking better pictures. Ally also enjoys solving puzzles-here are a few of her favorite sites. Lastly, don't miss the link to Victorian School Days of the 19th Century. Can you see what Ally loves about the Victorian era?

A snap shot Teasing racers Brain teaser
Exploration

Ethan keeps this link to national and world newspapers pretty handy, as he often uses them in his research. On the lighter side, check out the web sites about one of Ethan's favorite animals--the parrot. Also, be sure to take a look at the editorial cartoons by following that link. As a budding journalist, Ethan knows how important it is to be able to express his opinions.

Birds of a feather? This is one kind of bird - name another. Hello, lunch.

Niki's interest in architecture is well known, and she has bookmarked this great site of historic places in Volusia County. The Florida history site, below, is also one of her favorites. Niki also spends time researching African-American stories. You can find some interesting facts about African-American history below.

What's at the top of the stairs?

Captain Wellington, as a former sea captain, often visits this neat site about ocean-going ships. If you aspire to be an inventor, like the Captain, you'll also enjoy the sites on inventing & inventions for--and by--kids.

A major invention? Picture fun

Jackson seems to have a talent for drawing. Check out some sites to learn more about how to draw or to play at being an art detective. The appreciation that Jackson gained for archaeology was an eye-opener for him. Learn more about archaeology for yourself by following the links. Finally, Jackson has provided a link to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Find out what it's like in Jackson's hometown.

Look what Jackson dug up.
Springing Colorado?
Unlock the Legacy of the Walls

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