InternetHunts

=Internet Hunts=

Who doesn't love a good scavenger hunt? Internet Hunts have been around for a number of years. The trick to finding the good ones is finding a hunt with updated and current links. Internet hunts are a great way for students to not only extend their learning, but they also provide students the opportunity to learn how to navigate and interpret the Internet.

Here is one site that I have used on a consistent basis: [|Internet Hunt Activities] created by Cindy O'Hora Cindy's site contains over 200 activities for a variety of content areas and seasonal subjects.

Here are two other Internet Hunt resources you may want to visit. [|Education World] - These hunts focus more monthly-related topics, as well as "any time" topics. I have used a couple of these in the past - they are great for special events and holidays. Maybe your grade level would want to bookmark or link to the hunts that relate to your curriculum. It's important to note the "Last Updated" date. [|Scavenger Hunts for Kids] - These hunts cover a variety of topics and grade levels. They were created by a technology resource teacher.

In the past, I have found some of the activities to be long or too difficult for my kiddos. Instead of using the entire activity, I have created a page within my classroom web site, copied the questions I wanted, and pasted them directly on the SchoolCenter page. I do include a link back to the full activity as a citation. View this job aide to learn how!
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If you are interested in having the students complete the entire activity, simply add a link to the activity from your classroom web site. (Learn how HERE.) Either one of these methods allow students to experience a "paperless" lesson - all they need is their notebook.

Finally, you may even want to get together with your grade level and create some Internet Hunts of your own. If each team member takes a different subject or content area, you would have multiple hunts in no time at all. The are excellent resources that can be used for years to come - as long as you check and update your links each year!