What are lodestones? Which parts of a magnet have the strongest pull? What type of magnet can repel sharks? What units are used for measuring the power of a magnet?
3rd through 5th Grades
What land animal has the largest brain? What body part does a dolphin use to breathe the air? What are the only two mammal species that lay eggs? This scavenger hunt has 18 fascinating facts about mammals.
3rd through 5th Grades
How many eggs can a female darkling beetle lay at one time? What do mealworms eat in the wild? How did darkling beetles get their name? How many body segments does a mealworm have? Students will discover so many interesting facts about mealworms and darkling beetles.
3rd through 5th Grades
In this engaging activity, students will learn about the largest indigenous nations in terms of population and land ownership; famous figures like Sacagawea, Sitting Bull, and Jim Thorpe; and many other facts about native life and history.
3rd through 6th Grades
Your students will learn many interesting things about plants when you use this scavenger hunt activity with them.
2nd through 4th Grades
Write a possessive noun for each sentence shown. (example: This computer belongs to Jill. = Jill's computer) This lesson includes 16 different possessive noun cards that can be hidden in your classroom. Can you students find them all?
1st through 3rd Grades
In what unusual way does a horned lizard protect itself? In what unusual way does a horned lizard protect itself? Where might you find a flying lizard? This activity is chock-full of fun reptile facts.
What is the only type of rock that can float on water? If you break a geode, what's inside? What is the hardest natural substance on earth
3rd through 6th Grades
How far away is the sun? Which planet has the most volcanoes? What is the hottest planet? This scavenger hunt is filled with out-of-this-world facts the kids will love!
Does sound travel faster through air or water? What is the approximate speed of sound in dry air? Name two materials that absorb sound energy. How is an echo formed?
3rd through 6th Grades
Hide these printable scavenger hunt cards all around the classroom and print off copies of the attached worksheet. When students find the cards, they can use the information to complete the worksheet.
3rd through 5th Grades
This scavenger hunt features lots of fascinating facts about volcanoes.
3rd through 6th Grades
How hot is a bolt of lightning? How fast are the winds in a category 5 hurricane? During what time of the day are rainbows most likely to form? Find the answers to these and 15 other weather questions when you play this scavenger hunt activity.
With this interactive class scavenger hunt students will learn fun Halloween facts. Did you know that the largest jack-o'-lantern ever carved weighed over 1,000 lbs.? Or that pumpkins can be red, green, yellow, or even blue! Use this activity to find out many more interesting facts related to Halloween
3rd through 8th Grades
When and where did the first Thanksgiving take place? How long did the first Thanksgiving last? What does the president do each year on Thanksgiving? Find the answers to these questions and more!
Discover fun facts about Christmas with this classroom scavenger hunt activity. Students will learn about the history of Christmas traditions, along with information about Christmas around the world.
Mary Pope Osborne is the author of the Magic Tree House series of books. If you're reading these books with your class, give this scavenger hunt a try.
1st through 3rd Grades
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