Titanic U.S. and World History Scavenger Hunt for Kids 9-13
Engage your kids with the Titanic Scavenger Hunt! This activity combines reading comprehension, critical thinking, and interactive fun to make learning about the tragic voyage of the Titanic both exciting and memorable.
Your learners will explore the key events leading up to the sinking, the lives of the passengers and crew, and the impact this disaster had on maritime history.
This scavenger hunt is designed to deepen their understanding of the Titanic's story and its lasting significance.
How It Works:
- Secret Mission: Announce the mission and let your kids choose a starting card.
- Random Order: There’s no set order; learners will search for answers on various cards.
- Interactive: Print, cut, and either display or hide the cards to create a dynamic scavenger hunt experience.
What's Included:
✅ 10 Short Reading Passages
✅ 10 Question Trails
✅ Learner Answer Recording Sheet
✅ Directions for Learners
✅ Parent/Teacher Directions
✅ Answer Key
Benefits:
✅ Boosts reading comprehension
✅ Encourages critical thinking
✅ Promotes teamwork and collaboration
✅ Fun and engaging
✅ Suitable for various learning environments
Why You'll Love It:
Your kids will dive into the dramatic history of the Titanic, exploring the events that led to its sinking and the stories of those who were on board. They’ll practice reading and problem-solving skills as they navigate through the scavenger hunt. Learners can participate individually, in pairs, or in groups, racing to find the answers and decode the final secret word.
Perfect For:
- Homeschool Activities
- Reading Comprehension Practice
- Critical Thinking Development
- History Lessons on the Titanic and Maritime Disasters
Terms of Use:
This product is for personal and homeschool use only. Reproduction for commercial use is prohibited. Copyright: Quest Schooling LLC.
Terms of Use
Please note: Purchase of this product is for Personal and Classroom Use ONLY
Not for Commercial Use. Purchase of this product entitles you the right to reproduce the pages in limited quantities for single classroom use only. Copying any part of the product and placing it on the internet in any form (including a personal or classroom website) is strictly forbidden and is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Copyright: Quest Schooling LLC.
After purchase you will receive a link to download the PDF file. All pages are included in the file and can be printed in black and white for immediate use.
Any or all of the pages in the PDF file can be printed and used for students across a wide range of ages/skills, or collaboratively with kids of different ages.
For example, younger kids may focus more on the design and drink recipes for the stand while older kids may also include the business plan and profit margin aspects of the project.
Depending on your student’s needs, there are several pages of scaffolding information, including vocabulary, facts, reading list, weblinks. Scaffolding can be done at any stage throughout the project as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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All projects are digital download pdf files. They can be printed in gray scale or black and white and are ready for your student to use.
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No, the projects are flexible and can be adapted to your student's grade and skill level. Each project includes a list of student activities. you can review them and decide which pages work for your student.
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In project based learning, each student completes both the project activities and a final project. I always offer a choice of final projects to provide differentiation and give students of different skills enough options.
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Most projects include a rubric to help you assess your students work and give your student an opportunity to assess their own work. However, each student's project will be unique to them and be a reflection of their knowledge and skill set. There is no one 'right answer' to a project. The success of a project is largely in the process of doing the project.