A Scavenger Hunt on the Web      
“Maine’s Government”

We’re going to Augusta!  Let’s be intelligent, informed visitors.  Search for this information.

1.  Go to www.maine.gov
2.  From there, link to pages about the Legislature, House, and Senate to answer these question.  Both the House and the Senate have helpful links that will aid you in answering all of these questions.  You should not have to look elsewhere.


1.  What kind of government does Maine have?

2.  How many electoral votes does Maine have?  How does Maine assign their votes?

3.  What is the population of Maine?

4.  How many Maine representatives are there?  How many people does each represent?

5.  How many tribal representatives are there?

6.  How many Maine Senators are there?  How many people are in each Senatorial District?

7.   How long do Maine Senators and Representatives serve?  What is the term limit?

8.   Who is the governor of Maine and what is his party affiliation?

9.   Who serves in Maine if the governor cannot?

10.  What was the first capital of Maine? Why did it move and when?

11.  Who designed the State House?  What other building does it resemble? Where does the granite come from?

12.  What is the official governor’s residence called?

13.  What is the highest point in Maine?

14.  What is the Maine State Motto?  Flower?  Bird?  Tree?  Animal?  Tree?  Nickname?

15.  Who is the Senator who represents Cumberland/North Yarmouth and what Senatorial district is Cumberland in?  What other towns are included in this district besides Cumberland?

16.  Who is the Speaker of the House?  Who is the Senate President?

17.  Cumberland/North Yarmouth is included in 2 House districts.  Which ones and who are the representatives from those districts.

18.  In the current Maine House of Representatives, how many members of the 121st Legislature are Republicans?  Democrats?  Unenrolled?  Green Party?  Women?

19. In the current Maine Senate, how many members are Republicans?  Democrats?  Others?  Women?

20.  List some other interesting facts you discovered.
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“A Hunt for Information at the Maine State Museum”

As you visit the exhibits on your own, look for the following information.
Be sure to hand-in to Mrs. Crowley or your chaperone on the way home.

1.  How many 19th century Maine industries can you find represented in the exhibits?  Name them.


2.  What is the earliest known prehistoric culture called?


3.  What is Maine’s official state mineral?


4.  Name 3 materials used by native people to make baskets.


5.  When did Maine’s native people first make and use pottery?


6.  What is the Lion?


7.  In what communities was stoneware produced?


8.  Who made the largest proportion of weavers in Maine?


9.  When was the original deed to Maine written and to whom was it given?


10.  Find the map of “A New and Accurate Map of the Present War in North America”, published in London in 1757.  What war is it referring to?  What name is given to Maine?


11.  How did Maine become part of Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1678?


12.  Find the 3 flintlocks from the War of 1812.  The British occupied Maine from Castine eastward until 1814.  How did this lead to Maine statehood?


13.  Find the Maine State Seal.  Describe the symbols.  What is the importance of the symbolism?  What does DIRIGO mean?


14.  What and when was the Aroostook War?



15.  Who invented earmuffs?