Subject: Language
Title: American Revolution Scavenger Hunt
Concept: Students will be given a list of questions which will
be answered via the internet.
Methods of
Instruction: Discussion
Hands on Activities
Grade Level: 4
Class Size: 20
Time Allotment: 1 hour
Materials: Pencils
Computers
Clip board
Scavenger Hunt Handout
Prerequisite
Skills: Students need to be comfortable using a computer.
Students need to be able to use the computer to research
information on the internet.
Goals: Students will find the answers to a list of questions using
the internet and a particular website.
Standards: Language
Research Strand
24.1 Generate questions and or gather information from
sources in classroom, school, or library.
24.2 Identify and apply steps in conducting and reporting
research.
Objectives:
Cognitive: Students will learn how to navigate through a website
to answer specific questions.
Behavioral: Students will work independently on the computer and
keep on task.
Procedure: Pass out “Scavenger Hunt” and explain task.
Go to the computer room where students will
work independently to answer questions.
Students find answers and fill out assignment.
Go back to the classroom to compare and share
Answers.
Assessment:
Informal: Walk around the computer room while students are
working on assignment to ensure they are on task.
Formal: Successful completion of “Scavenger Hunt”
Extension
Activity: Students will find 2 facts about the American Revolution
not discussed before and report back to the class for
homework.
