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We're Going on a Library Scavenger Hunt
Second graders participate in a library scavenger hunt. Using a database, they practice typing in words to search for as they look for a book. They complete a worksheet with instructions to finish the scavenger hunt. To end the lesson,...
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Simple Machines Scavenger Hunt
Third graders examine machinery in the modern world by completing a scavenger hunt. In this technology instructional activity, 3rd graders utilize a computer to view photographs of simple machines they must locate. Students...
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Financial Literacy Infographic Scavenger Hunt
A lesson in personal finance can be the most valuable part of a high school education. Connect the basics of banking with informational reading skills in a lesson that prompts teenagers to answer a series of questions based on...
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Data Scavenger Hunt
Eighth graders discuss how data is collected and participate in data collection through a survey. They complete a scavenger hunt on the Internet to gain understanding of the data measures mean, median, mode, and range.
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Math Hunt
Go on a scavenger hunt around your school to find evidence of math. Investigate different areas of your school for patterns, fractions, and different geometric shapes. Finally, create a spreadsheet and plot the data you've collected.
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Internet Scavenger Hunt
Students complete a webquest. They practice the tools needed and the variety of information available on the Internet to enhance their physical education/ personal fitness classes in an internet lab/cooperative learning environment.
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Internet Scavenger Hunt: Lesson 1
Students participate in an Internet scavenger hunt in order to find information in Internet documents. Students work in groups to try to locate answers to specific questions, and must determine how reliable the answers might by rating...
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Internet Scavenger Hunt
Students practice colors. In this color instructional activity, students read several books that review the names of colors. They go on the computer to do an Internet scavenger hunt where they identify the colors of the online...
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Geocaching
Using GPS units, small groups participate in a scavenger hunt to find an object that you have hidden. They use coordinates for stopping points along a pre-planned path to get to the final cache. This is a terrific activity to include in...
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Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy
Energize an environmental science unit on natural resources with this collection of instructional materials. From simple coloring sheets for primary grade children, to guiding questions for a high school research...
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Piece It Together
Second graders develop spatial sense, such as above and below. In this spatial sense lesson, 2nd graders go on a scavenger hunt and to piece together the clues. Each clue has a question using spatial vocabulary.
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Database Scavenger Hunt
Students create a database to show information about events in history. In this database lesson, students create and analyze information on the slave trade. Students answer questions based on the information collected.
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Exploring the Smithsonian
Learners explore the Smithsonian Institute. In this technology and history lesson, students work in pairs to complete a worksheet by researching questions using the Smithsonian Institute website.
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Learning Library Skills during Technology Transitions
Making the transition to a higher-tech school library or computer lab? This plan suggests 5th graders undertake a scavenger hunt and make a PowerPoint to educate younger schoolmates about how to use information resources in an...
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Language Arts: Koko's Kitten
Fourth graders read "Koko's Kitten" and complete an Internet scavenger hunt. After reading the book, they visit Koko's Website, focusing on the Kid's Corner section. Once there, 4th graders complete worksheets to answer questions posed...
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Angles in Art Lesson
Students examine the correlation between art and math. Using their computers, students construct and measure angles. Students identify the properties of angles and polygons. They engage in the Angles program on their Palm and use the...
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ABC and 1-2-3 Farming
Students demonstrate how to alphabetize animal names. In this word study lesson, students identify animals that live on the farm and conduct a favorite farm animal survey. Students order animal pictures in alphabetical order.
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Listening and Speaking Strategies
Everyone needs help being a good listener! Play a round of "Have You Ever?" with your youngsters, letting them walk around the room and find others who have or haven't done things on your self-created sheet. This game can get really...
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Kidspiration Lesson Plan
First graders are able to successfully create a web featuring five community workers from the school. They are able to include a digital photograph of each of the five community workers. Students are able to write one way that each...
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Balancing Equations
Students balance equations using the correct method. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations using a virtual balance beam as a manipulative. They play games to reinforce the concept of equations being and staying balanced.