This is a list of all the clues submitted
for the Landmark Game 2000.
School |
Clues |
Agassiz Middle School costelj@fargo.k12.nd.us |
1. It is made out of fiberglass. 2. It has a twin. 3. It was donated to a city in 1991. 4. It is in the northern hemisphere. 5.There is a railroad located nearby. 6. It is in the western hemisphere. 7. It is owned by the Plains Art Museum 8. It was made by Jimenez Luis 9. It is located in the same state as us. Sodbuster" located in Fargo, ND |
Allen Creek Elementary School srowe@mail.monroe.edu, margaret_brady@pittsford.monroe.edu |
1.I drop 580 ft. from my head. 2.I take a vacation 4 months every year.2. 3.Glacial rock left from the Ice Age had to be moved in order to build me. 4.A castle stands unfinished in my midst. 5.6,500 people had to be moved to build me. 6.In my first year I carried 20 million short tons. 7.A queen opened me in 1959. 8.I supply power to 2 different countries. 9.I could not exist without the help of 5 large lakes. St. Lawrence Seaway |
Barnesville Middle School ba_25@omalp1.omeresa.net |
1. Even a cloud of "Depression" has a silver lining. 2. A Landmark of Freedom 3. My creator was of Danish descent. 4. A home of granite 5. Multiple Personality 6. A beauty mark 16 inches across 7. Even though my nose is 20 feet long, I have no sense of smell. 8. My optical prescription has remained the same for over 59 years. 9. If you walked a foot a day, it would take a year to cross me at my widest points. Mt. Rushmore |
Beers Street Middle School cslawsky@home.com |
1. Acquisition of this historic site by the sate it is located in began in 1963. 2. One of the generals, who served at this historic site, although not fighting on the side of the Sons of Liberty, had the same surname as one of the presidents of the United States. 3. This landmark's name is the same as the county it is located in, a university, and a race track. 4. George Washington set foot on the historic site of this landmark while it was still British. 5. A monument marking this landmark can be found nearby at the county courthouse. 6. If you visit this landmark at the end of the sixth month you will be pleasantly surprised by a special reenactment. 7. This landmark is located south of the state whose state bird is the bluebird. 8. This landmark is located near the center of "The Cockpit..." 9. After her services at this landmark, a woman was awarded $40 a year until she died for her heroic actions. You can visit an inn named after her near this landmark. MONMOUTH BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK |
Bradley West School lpeters@besd61.k12.il.us |
1. It dates back approximately 450 milllion years. 2. It's in the Western Hemisphere. 3. A big 10 meter steel cross is located on it. 4. The last ice age, there was a period of high water levels which created this landmark. 5. It's on the continent that is two words. 6. It's been the scene of a lot of vandalism and suicides. 7. Stories were named after it like the people saw it as a work of God's art; however, they didn't want to name it after Him. 8. The big cross lights up for six weeks every year. 9. Dave Osborn taped a stunt at this place. The Devil's Punch Bowl |
Brunswick School hrynkiw@sk.sympatico.ca, brun.staff@main.nlnet.melfort.sk.ca |
1) This landmark is near a old trading post. 2) Buffalo hunters had relocated here from the Red River Settlement. 3) There is a statue of a military leader at this site. 4) There was a decisive battle at this site with one of the military leaders receiving a Knighthood. 5) To resist advancing troops one of the leaders used guerilla warfare tactics. 6) One of the military leaders involved in the battle knew six languages. 7) Two nations leaders were not involved in the battle but charged with treason. 8) At this site are monuments to the Metis' spiritual leader and negotiator. 9) The only major battle to be held on the Canadian Prairies concluded at this site. Batoche Historical Park (probably Batoche would suffice) |
Bundesgymnasium Wien 13 3a@fichtnergasse.asn-wien.ac.at avilim@atnet.at |
1.There are trees on my roof. 2.My walls look like a colorful puzzle. 3.I am modern. 4.Every day 100 - 120 people come to admire me. 5.My 15.th birthday is this year. 6. I am in a capital city of Europe. 7.I was designed from a famous painter. 8.I am in Vienna. 9. My name has something to do with the german word for water. HUNDERTWASSER-HAUS |
C.W. Otto Middle School bjackson@lsd.k12.mi.us |
1) Our landmark is located in a large port. 2) It is located on a peninsula. 3) Our landmark is named after a beloved world champion. 4) The namesake of our landmark is buried in Arlington Cemetary. 5) The city was once a frontier outpost. 6) The city is planning a gala celebration for its tricentennial in 2001. 7) The champ was born a Barrow. 8) Our landmark is in the potato chip capital of the world. 9) Our landmark is the heart of Hockeytown USA. Joe Louis Arena |
Cambridge Elementary School bbarnard@cambridge.k12.vt.us |
1. This place is located near a pampa. 2. In the beginning of February after Carnival this country's citizens fast for 40 days in memory of Christ's suffering. 3. Portuguese is the language spoken here. 4. Jeremy Irons played in a movie that was filmed in this location. 5. It is about 200 feet in elevation and can measure as wide as 2.5 miles. 6. It is bordered by both Brazil and Argentina. 7. Its Guarani Indian Indian name means "Great Water." 8. It's the most famous tourist attraction in the area. 9. 275 different cataracts are in this landmark. IGUACU FALLS, one of South America's great |
Catlin Grade School Dunewitz@aol.com |
1. Located in the Eastern hemisphere 2. Covered with thick mud-brick 3. It is used for religious activities 4. It was built more than 2500 years ago 5. This is a good place to make a wish 6. It is topped with 13 shining rings 7. 300 steps lead up to it 8. It is surrounded by animals with unpredictable behavior 9. The eyes of a god watch from all 4 directions The Monkey Temple in Katmandu |
Cite Internationale Stendhal boursier@ac-grenoble.fr |
1.I have been sitting on an extinct volcano for centuries. 2.French graffiti is written on my prison walls. 3.You have a panoramic view of a capital city from our landmark 4.An event of one of the most famous art festivals takes place here. 5.Bang! You will always know when it is one o'clock here. 6.Well, many witches were burnt here. 7.The successor of a royal fan of Shakespeare was born here. 8.Haggis, cock-a-leekie and tipsy laird are traditional dishes of my country, all washed down with whisky. 9.The Stone of Destiny and Mons Meg were brought back here from England. EDINBURGH CASTLE |
Clark Middle School mizel@vcsc.k12.in.us |
1. This structure was designed by a Yale architect student. 2. The structure was dedicated in the same year that the first artificial heart was implanted. 3. Officially accepted by the 40th president in the same year of the worst industrial accident in world history. 4. The structure is located between a monument and a memorial. 5. At the end of the structure stands a sculpture of three men andflag. 6. It's a v-shaped structure made of polished granite. 7. Since the monument is stationary, a smaller replica travels from state to state. 8. There are over 58,000 men's and women's names. 9. These men and women were either kia or mia.ch. Vietnam Veterans' Memorial |
Dexheim Elementary School laura_sheeks@eu.odedodea.edu |
1. It is also known as St. Stephen's. 2. It is 316 feet tall. 3. It weighs five metric tons. 4. It was completed in 1858. 5. It calls every quarter hour. 6. Parliament can hear it. 7. It is named after a commissioner. 8. It can be heard nine miles away. 9. Each face is 23 feet wide. The Tower of Big Ben |
El DoradoSprings R-2 Schools starclass@mail.eldo.k12.mo.us |
1. The architect was a god. 2. He's dead -90 feet 3. The Greeks copied from them, only to be copied by another. 4. The building had 5 additions to the original area. 5. Sand, but no beach. 6. White limestone walls. 7. Originally 8,600 mm tall. 8. A=1 Therefore, 4,9,19,3,15,22,5,18,5,4 9,14 S, X 9. Look in the College of Surgeons for the King's healer, architect, minister, etc. The Step Pyramid (Necropolis/tomb) of Djoser (also spelled Zoser)-built by Imhotep |
Gretna Elementary School kburry@esu3.org |
1.Over 1,000 years old 2. Used by an Indian trib 3.900 inches tall 4.Valuables kept inside 5.Made from natural resources 6.Visible from miles away 7.Sits on a steep limestone hill 8.Central location 9.Glyphs lined on entrance doorways Temple of Inscriptions (in Mexico) |
| Grey Nun Academy lrowan@bboard.com |
1. Near a river Gateway Arch |
Hamilton Central JROSE@HAMILTON.MORIC.ORG |
1. People in the 70s would not think an area such as the one where this site is located was cool. 2. One of the people who discovered this place seems to be sick in any kind of weather. 3. Some people expect to find treasure or even meet a king in a place like this. 4. a person from Sweden stayed here for a while. 5. About 800 years ago three sisters rested here in the winter. 6. Be careful! You could look right over it without knowing. 7. If you are superstitious, watch out where you walk in this place. 8. You can't play pool on this green table or you'll scratch your stick on the stone. 9. There is an Avalanche in the state where this is located. Cliff Palace. It is located at Mesa Verda |
Haynes Bridge Middle School Boldus@fulton.k12.ga.us |
1.Though Iím located in one of worldís largest cities, there is a reverent silence within my walls. 2.I was built in the French High Gothic style. 3.íve spent 1400 years as a place of worship. 4..My original, but unused name, is Condenís Collegiate Church of St. Pete. 5.Henry of Reims sponsored my construction in the year 1245 6.In addition to my famous charges, I also include a ìTomb of the Unknown Soldierî6. 7.Within my walls, the creators of Canterbury Tales and The Light That Failed rest. 8.The writers of Optiks and Origin of Species rest in me. 9.All but two monarchs of a European country that was once attacked by Saxons have been crowned within me since 1066 Westminster Abbey |
Hobart Middle School hillclass@hobart.k12.in.u |
1. The sight of this landmark is mournful to some who see it. 2. It is a landmark within a landmark, but its exact location is unknown. 3. To look for this landmark the Great Sea is the place to be. 4. There were many casualties performed her in the past, the scar of one particular will forever last. 5. An inanimate trio was once placed here. 6. The place of a building just might be on top, the mystery of its location will never stop. 7. The person who died here will never be alone; for he died on this hill or stone. 8. A well-known leader of an outlawed gang of 12 died here. 9. The Latin name of this landmark is from a body part that protects your smarts, it is held, dear in many hearts. Golgotha (Calvary) in Israel |
Hong Kong International Middle School ms2@hkis.edu.hk |
1. It's in the tropics. 2. It was built in the 7th or 8th century A.D. 3. It is 55,000 square metres of lava rock. 4. It was the center of Buddhism for one and a half centuries. 5. It was rediscovered in 1814. 6. It is on a hill in the form of a stepped pyramid. 7. "Selamat malang!" 8. It is located on the mountain Hhumtcambharabudara. 9. It is near the village Yogyabata. Borobadur Ø complex on Java, Indonesia |
Hong Kong International School ms1@hkis.edu.hk |
1.To compete with Paris's vertical bridge and to boggle the mind, 2.In the city of pits, the man of the jungle made the first of its kind. 3.To not find our landmark you'd have to be blind. 4.There are cables in total 6 kilometres long, 5.Maybe part of a vehicle, don't get me wrong. 6.For the river it stands over sings its own song. 7.Numbers for our landmark are impressive they say; 15,000, 800, 99 8.all come into play. 9.However you look at it, this bale is not made of hay! Our "bale" is the BRITISH AIRWAYS LONDON EYE ferris wheel". |
IES Parc de l'Escorxador cfonseca@pie.xtec.es |
1. It was declared a National Park in 1991 2. It has 33 native plant species and 140 different type of birds 3. It has less than 100 inhabitants: Some people from the army and around five families 4. The oldest rests of human presence is from Bronce AgeII 5. The British government tried to buy it once 6. You can only go there by private boat 7. A castle was built in the XIV century to avoid beeing a place for pirates. The castle now is in ruins. 8. Diurnal anchoring is allowed in special areas 9. During World War I the Spanish army occupied the island that was owned CABRERA (Balearic Islands) Spain |
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J-I Elementary 7jielemi@3rivers.net |
1. A calendar could be found here. 2. It is near 2 volcanoes. 3. Sacrifices were made here. 4. Floating gardens were found there. 5. It was invaded in the 16th century. 6. Its name means "the place of the rock." 7. It is located on the island of "aekl acceotx." 8. Legend says that it was built where an eagle sits on a cactus eating a serpent. 9. Its ruins lie beneath a present day city. Tenochtitlan |
| Kapaa Elementary School fay_ishihara@notes.k12.hi.us Kong |
1. 12 feet wide 2. Has an inscription 3. Paid $300 for it 4. Didn't use this name when first used 5. Made of copper 6. State name is misspelled on it 7. State insect is a firefly 8. Is in the city of "Brotherly Love" 9. Rang when the U.S. Constitution was signed as "Red Warehouse". Liberty Bell |
| Kingsbury
School jacka@mail.montana.com |
1. It got its name in the 1800s. 2. It is high. 3. It is in a country. 4. It isn't on an island. 5. Its highest point was reached in the 1900s. 6. It rises from 1,000 ft to 35,000 ft. 7. It is found in a National Park. 8. It is known as The High One. 9. It is known as Denali. Mt. McKinley |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary School arosheim@mail.liberty.k12.mo.us) |
1. I was made by Mother Nature. 2. The area around me rarely freezes. 3. A group of people believed the area around me had healing powers. 4. Our landmark is located in a state with one National Park. 5. Part of our landmark's name is sometimes a character in fairy tales. 6. Roosevelt is associated with our landmark. 7. I am 764 feet above the Crystal Blue. 8. I am not as solid as "Steel". 9. I have water all around me. Wizard Island. |
Lone Rock School rock5@uswest.net |
1. Our landmark is always 12 feet high but can reach 90 feet at certain times.
2. It is estimated that it took our landmark from 5,000 to
15,000 years to reach its current height.
3. Our landmark has a very large cone.
4. Our landmark has changed over time.
5. The first woman governor in the United States was from the
state where our landmark is located.
6 Bacteria grows around our landmark.
7. Our landmark was named by Lt. Gustavus C. Doane and N. P. Langford.
8. The Johnson County War took place in the state where our landmark is located.
9. Our landmark will usually put on a show at least twice a day.
Castle Geyser
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Mililani High School bettya@aloha.com |
1. polynesia Marae Taputapuatea is located on |
| Munhall Elementary School sreed@st-charles.k12.il.us |
1.If you go there, you might meet some "scaly" friends
Death Valley |
| Narragansett
Elementary school ride3410@ride.ri.net |
1.This landmark is not man-made Mount Washington,New Hampshire |
| Paul
L. Dunbar Middle School joc2@lee.k12.fl.us |
1. This landmark is in the northern hemisphere. 2. This landmark is 4450 km from North Pole 3. Some people think this place is art. What do you think ? 4. It is 1334 miles from our school to this landmark. 5. An insect raising place helped create this landmark which is a type of mammal raising place. 6. A dome in the state/province isn't far from space central. 7. A movie made in 1994 has the same name 8. If you know Lisa Catera, you are half way there. 9. On a famous road that is also a clothing company Cadillac Ranch, Bushland (Amarillo),Texas (a tourist attraction on Rt. 66) |
Pine Ridge High School Sbedard@mail.volusia.k12.fl.us |
1. located in a town 220km west of London
2. home of Gwyn ap Nudd lord of the underworld
3. owned by a national trust
4. free access to public at all times
5. landmark is 524 feet high
6. this is a sacred place
6. this is a sacred place
7. stay at a local B&B such as the Melrose B&B
8. town has a population of 8,000
9. takes 4 to 6 hours to walk in and out of this labyrinth
St Micheal's Tower/ Glastonbury Tor
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| Prince Charles Public School kraekerc@charles.lbe.edu.on.ca |
1. I was not needed 13,000 years ago 2. I am in the Western Hemisphere 3. I had my beginnings in the 18th Century 4. Napoléon Bonaparte considered me very seriously. 5. Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink. 6. If you know French you might know the other side of me 7. Shuttles galore, 360 a day 8. The Ides of March minus one, English and French come together 9. The Iron Lady signs me into reality in the summer of '87 The Euro Tunnel |
Richard Elementary sults@gp.k12.mi.us |
1. The landmark is located in a state on the East Coast of the United States. 2. This landmark was built over a 40 year period. 3. The former owner of this landmark admired the work of Italian architect Andrea Palladio. 4. The heroes of the former owner of this landmark were George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and John Paul Jones. 5. This landmark houses many unique gadgets, including a revolving book holder and an elevator to retrieve wine from the cellar. 6. He who lived in this landmark, also lived in a colored house from 1801-1809. 7. This landmark is on a US coin. 8. If he had not died July 4, 1826, the person who lived in this landmark would now be 257. 9. The owner of this house wrote the Declaration of Independence Monticello |
| Seymour
Christian School sorenson@iserv.net |
1. Built by a river.
2. Red means "Come on in!"
3. Twenty thousand men made it of marble.
4. Took twenty-one years to build.
5. Flowers reflected in four pools.
6. Four towers and five domes.
7. Fit for queen.
8. Worship and remember
9. Copyrighted violently.
Taj Mahal
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| Southeast
Raleigh High School jfalk@wcpss.net |
1. It is alike to frog princes 2. It is washed once a year from the inside 3. Many legends surround its origins 4. It's in the middle of a square. 5. It is the center for the heart of purity. 6. At 2140, from inside the silver ring, you can see the ebony rock given by one with wings. 7. Beginning with a walk and ending with a kiss, it teaches one absolute unity. 8. Nonbelievers are forbidden to approach 9. The area was originally populated by Cushites. Kaaba. |
| University School of Nova Southeastern University wbarker@nova.edu |
1. It is a habitat for 13 rare and endangered animals, reptiles, and insects.
2. John Muir climbed this on September 25, 1898.
3. The original Indian name for this landmark is Tanawha which means a
fabulous hawk or eagle
4. An international Masters of Hang Gliding Championship was held here
5. This landmark supports 16 distinct habitat types in less than
5,000 acres
6. There are currently 10 US scientists and five international
scientists performing studies at this landmark.
7. Upon reaching one mile in elevation, guests can take an adventurous
walk across a Mile High Swinging Bridge.
8. The only park in the world designated by the United Nations as an
International Biosphere Reserve
9. It is the highest point in the Blue Ridge Mountain range
Grandfather Mountain located in
Linville, NC
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Wykeham Collegiate pame@twc.pmb.school.za |
1.It stands on a hill 2.The land on which it stands, was exchanged for a pony. 3.It was desigend by Sir Herbert Baker in 1910. 4.It is made of sandstone . 5.Its chimes are famous for being used on the SABC radio network 6.There is an equestrian stature of General Louis Botha in the grounds 7.There is a memorial for soldiers who lost their lives in the Delville Wood Battl 8.It is a government Building. 9.It is in Gauteng, South Africa Union Building |
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