1. We will use a template to build our Treasure Hunt. First, open the template by clicking on this link.

2. Click File, then click Edit Page. The template will now be open in Composer. Save the file to the network, hard drive or a floppy by clicking File > Save.

3. Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the buttons on the two Composer toolbars.

4. Entering and editing text in Composer is exaclty the same as entering and editing text in any word processing program. Words will wrap automatically, so there is no need to press <ENTER> until the end of a paragraph.

5. First, we'll change the title. Simply highlight it and type in your title.

6. Next is an optional graphic. If you've found one on the web you'd like to use, we'll insert it here. Highlight the [Graphic related to...] line, then click the Image icon on the toolbar. In the Image Properties window that pops up, click Browse, then point to your picture. Note: the picture should be in the same location (folder or disk) as your Treasure Hunt file.

7. The next line is your byline. Highlight YOUR NAME, then type in your own name. Notice that this name line is a link. Here, we'll add a link to your school e-mail address. With your name highlighted, click the Link icon on the toolbar. In the Character Properties that pops up, you should see the Link tab up front, and you should see a narrow window in the center called Link To. Notice that window will say mailto:FIRSTNAMELASTNAME@nisd.net. Highlight the FIRSTNAMELASTNAME part only, then type in your last and first name (no spaces, no capitals), then click OK. (Don't touch the line that says Northside ISD)

8. The next line contains links to other places in our Subject Sampler. We'll leave this alone.

9. Now, to our Introduction section. The first sentence is where you will type your introduction. It can be as brief or lengthy as you like. The second section ("Use the Internet resources...") should stay the same, as it has links to other spots on the page.

10. The next section is titled "Questions." Here is where you will write your 10 questions. Simply highlight the first line (not the #1, the words only) and type your first question. Repeat for #2-4. After #4, hit the "Enter" key and it will create #5 for you.

11. Next is the "Big" Question. Remember, this should combine all the info they learned in the Treasure Hunt (questions 1-10) and be a higher-level thinking skill question that brings it all together.

12. Finally, the Internet Resources section. Here is where you will list the links to the websites where students will find their answers. First, highlight the "Provide a list of..." line (not the bullet). Then, type the title of the first website (i.e. Scientific American). With the name still highlighted, click the Link icon on the toolbar.The Character Properties window will pop up again, but the Link To window will be empty. Here, you'll carefully type in the URL (website location) - i.e. http://www.nationalgeographic.com. Be sure to include the http:// or the link will not work properly.

13. If you used an image, cite the source on the last line. After the word "Image:" put the title, url and date of download in this format:
Image: name of website [Online] Available http://www..., (date). Example: Image: Kids' Corner [Online] Available http://www.nationalgeographic.com, 10/3/02.

14. Check your spelling before you save. Click Tools > Check Spelling. The spell checker works much like spell check tools in word processing applications.

15. Re-save the file. That's it!