:Splash Planet
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Approach: Station  Level: Year 8
Focus: Finding information via the internet
Resources: Computer program on laptop computer; prompt card
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Questions / instructions:
 This activity uses the computer. Click on the button which says Splash Planet. The computer will tell you what to do.

splash planet

Imagine your family is planning a trip to Hastings, New Zealand, and would like to visit Splash Planet.
Search the internet for information to answer these questions. [Click on images to enlarge.]
 
% responses
2005 ('01)
Y8
     
 
1. Take a Virtual Tour. What ride will you find at number 7?  
bumper boats
90
2. How many slides are there on the Sky Tunnel and Super Cruiser?
2 slides
 
72
3. How much does it cost for a family of 2 adults and 2 children to go to Splash Planet?
$85.00
 
67
Total score:
3
  
56
2
  
26
1
  
8
0
  
10

Commentary:
More than half of the year 8 students showed good proficiency in searching for particular information on internet sites.
 
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