Details
Pages
15 Pages
Subject
Science
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
3rd, 4th
Resource Type
Lesson Plans, Printables, Task Cards
Standard
Next Generation Science Standards
Description
This Introduction to Matter Scavenger Hunt lesson is an engaging cross-curricular gallery walk activity that incorporates reading comprehension, informational text, citing text evidence, movement and critical thinking skills. It also includes an escape room aspect of a final mystery word and secret 4-digit code, leaving your students eager to finish the task. Great introduction to Matter!
Introduction Topics include: matter, particles, molecules, properties of matter, and changes in matter.
Instead of hunting for 'locations," students will hunt for code words. All you have to do is print the 10 reading passage cards, cut them in half, and hang or hide them!
Students will revisit the non-fiction text multiple times practicing reading comprehension skills as they rotate around the room seeking text evidence. To ensure understanding of the subject matter, students will answer questions that MUST be found directly in the reading passages. No prior knowledge is needed.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
10 Reading Passages
10 Question Trails
Student Recording Sheet
Student Directions
Teacher Directions
Teacher Answer Key
This fun front-loading lesson includes 10 short reading passages, a final mystery word, a question trail and a final 4-digit code. Each card reveals a new code word. The correct code words are not only found on a different card but also must be found IN the reading passage. Students must follow the trail in the correct order to determine the final numerical code. Should you choose to use the activity as a review activity, the questions would be too easy and the completion time would be too quick. Therefore, I highly encourage this activity to introduce a new unit.
HOW DOES IT WORK? Students choose a reading card to start at and may start at ANY card. They read the passage and look at the question at the bottom labeled 'code word". The code word for THAT card number will lead them to a different card. But here's the catch… students will NOT know where to find the answer so they will have to visit, skim, browse and revisit the clue cards and reading passages several times to find the answer they are seeking. (The more times they read or skim, the greater the chances of the info sinking in!)
Is it still a scavenger hunt? It sure is! Students are roaming around the room hunting for answers. With large groups it's often too hard to hide clues without the first group giving away the location once a clue has been found. This format ensures that ALL students can participate, and the 'answers" will not be revealed by students who 'finish" first.
You can hang the cards on the wall, scatter them on the floor, place them on desks, hide them or use as stations. How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you.
Students can work in pairs (or individually) and race to complete 10 questions, secret word and secret code. A friendly competition always increases engagement.
Skills Used:
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Citing Evidence
Problem Solving
Options for Use:
Early Finishers
Stations or Centers
Sub Plans
Individual Work
Partner Activities
Extension Activities
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As always, please contact me with any questions!
This resource is not editable.
Introduction Topics include: matter, particles, molecules, properties of matter, and changes in matter.
Instead of hunting for 'locations," students will hunt for code words. All you have to do is print the 10 reading passage cards, cut them in half, and hang or hide them!
Students will revisit the non-fiction text multiple times practicing reading comprehension skills as they rotate around the room seeking text evidence. To ensure understanding of the subject matter, students will answer questions that MUST be found directly in the reading passages. No prior knowledge is needed.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
10 Reading Passages
10 Question Trails
Student Recording Sheet
Student Directions
Teacher Directions
Teacher Answer Key
This fun front-loading lesson includes 10 short reading passages, a final mystery word, a question trail and a final 4-digit code. Each card reveals a new code word. The correct code words are not only found on a different card but also must be found IN the reading passage. Students must follow the trail in the correct order to determine the final numerical code. Should you choose to use the activity as a review activity, the questions would be too easy and the completion time would be too quick. Therefore, I highly encourage this activity to introduce a new unit.
HOW DOES IT WORK? Students choose a reading card to start at and may start at ANY card. They read the passage and look at the question at the bottom labeled 'code word". The code word for THAT card number will lead them to a different card. But here's the catch… students will NOT know where to find the answer so they will have to visit, skim, browse and revisit the clue cards and reading passages several times to find the answer they are seeking. (The more times they read or skim, the greater the chances of the info sinking in!)
Is it still a scavenger hunt? It sure is! Students are roaming around the room hunting for answers. With large groups it's often too hard to hide clues without the first group giving away the location once a clue has been found. This format ensures that ALL students can participate, and the 'answers" will not be revealed by students who 'finish" first.
You can hang the cards on the wall, scatter them on the floor, place them on desks, hide them or use as stations. How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you.
Students can work in pairs (or individually) and race to complete 10 questions, secret word and secret code. A friendly competition always increases engagement.
Skills Used:
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Citing Evidence
Problem Solving
Options for Use:
Early Finishers
Stations or Centers
Sub Plans
Individual Work
Partner Activities
Extension Activities
Also, don't forget to follow me and be notified when new products are uploaded. New products are always discounted for a short time after they are posted. It pays to follow me!
As always, please contact me with any questions!
This resource is not editable.
This Introduction to Matter Scavenger Hunt lesson is an engaging cross-curricular gallery walk activity that incorporates reading comprehension, informational text, citing text evidence, movement and critical thinking skills. It also includes an escape room aspect of a final mystery word... more
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