Britannica School Scavenger Hunt

What is the purpose of using databases like Britannica?

• To make research easier and more effective

• To play games online

• To learn a new language

• To create art projects

Answer explanation

Databases like Britannica are designed to provide reliable information, making research easier and more effective by offering a wealth of curated knowledge on various topics.

Where should you begin your research inquiry if you needed to use a database?

• By clicking on the database app in MyHumble

• By visiting a local library

• By reading a book

• By watching a documentary

Answer explanation

The best starting point for research using a database is by clicking on the database app in MyHumble, as it provides direct access to the resources needed for your inquiry.

Look at the Britannica Homepage. What sections do you see? Choose all that apply.

• In the News!

• New! Interactives

• At a Glance Collections

• Did You Know?

Answer explanation

The Britannica Homepage features sections like 'In the News!', 'New! Interactives', 'At a Glance Collections', and 'Did You Know?'. All these sections provide diverse content, making them the correct choices.

In the search bar, search for any topic that you think would be interesting. Choose one of the recommended articles that are found. What do you see on the screen?

• An article

• A tool navigator

• Image(s)

• Information that has not been fact-checked

Answer explanation

When you search for a topic, you typically see an article related to that topic, along with a tool navigator for easy access to other resources, and images that enhance the content. Thus, the correct choices are an article, a tool navigator, and images.

Does Britannica have a "Quick-Click Dictionary" definition tool? Hint: Double click on a word in the article.

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Yes, Britannica does have a 'Quick-Click Dictionary' definition tool. You can access it by double-clicking on a word in the article, which confirms that the correct answer is 'Yes'.

How many citation style options does Britannica provide? Hint: Click on the "Cite" button.

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Answer explanation

Britannica provides four citation style options. You can find this information by clicking the 'Cite' button, which reveals the available styles for referencing the content.

Find an image or video. What is the description next to or below an image called?

• Summary

• Citation

• Caption

Answer explanation

The description next to or below an image is called a 'caption'. It provides context or information about the image. A summary tells you what the entire article is about. A citation gives credit to the author or creator of the source.

Why are primary sources important for understanding history?

• They provide firsthand evidence.

• They are always accurate.

• They are written by historians.

• They are easy to find.

Answer explanation

Primary sources are crucial for understanding history because they provide firsthand evidence of events, thoughts, and experiences, allowing historians to analyze and interpret the past directly from original materials.

Why do you need to give credit when you use information from a resource such as Britannica?

• so that you don't plagiarize someone else's work

• because you have to pay for it

Answer explanation

Giving credit is essential to avoid plagiarism, which is the act of using someone else's work or ideas without proper acknowledgment. This ensures respect for the original creator's intellectual property.

What does a citation (credit for a source) tell us?

Here is an example:

"Cheetah." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2019. school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/cheetah/390117. Accessed 7 Oct. 2019.

• the title

• the name of the resource

• the date it was published

• the date you found it

• all of the above

Answer explanation

A citation provides the title, the name of the resource, the publication date, and the access date. Therefore, the correct answer is 'all of the above' as it encompasses all these elements.