A scavenger hunt is a group activity where teams or individual players compete to find objects, reach locations, and solve riddles on a list provided by the event organizer. While scavenger hunts are the most fun when played at a live social event, a little bit of creativity can help an educator create an engaging experience through a virtual scavenger hunt.
Platforms like GooseChase use apps to allow players to complete missions in real-time. Missions can take many forms and require players to submit text, photos, or videos.
Games allow students to explore, make observations, manipulate, imitate, and use prior knowledge. Gaming requires understanding, skills, and strategies to succeed and therefore can create a basis for developing and using comprehension strategies.