Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Hunt

Here's an activity guide for intellectual development, information literacy, and a scavenger hunt focused on finding and evaluating information:

1. Define the Scavenger Hunt Objective:

Determine the specific information literacy skills you want to focus on, such as evaluating sources, fact-checking, or finding reliable information on a specific topic. This will guide the design of the scavenger hunt.

2. Select a Theme or Topic:

Choose a theme or topic that aligns with the objective of the scavenger hunt. It could be a current event, a historical period, a scientific concept, or any subject of interest.

3. Create a List of Tasks:

Develop a list of tasks or questions related to the theme or topic. Each task should require participants to find and evaluate information from various sources. For example, they might need to find a reliable news article, locate a scholarly source, or identify a credible expert in the field.

4. Identify Reliable Sources:

Before the scavenger hunt, identify a set of reliable sources that participants can use to complete the tasks. These sources should represent a variety of formats, such as websites, books, databases, or interviews.

5. Provide Guidelines:

Give participants guidelines on how to evaluate the credibility, accuracy, and relevance of the information they find. Include criteria such as author expertise, publication date, source reputation, and supporting evidence.

6. Conduct the Scavenger Hunt:

Provide participants with the list of tasks and a set amount of time to complete them. Encourage them to use critical thinking skills, search strategies, and information evaluation techniques to find the required information.

7. Review and Discuss Findings:

Once the scavenger hunt is complete, review the participants' findings as a group. Discuss the sources they found, their evaluation process, and any challenges they encountered. Encourage participants to share their insights and lessons learned.

8. Reflect on Information Literacy Skills:

Engage in a reflection session where participants discuss the information literacy skills, they used during the scavenger hunt. Ask them to reflect on the importance of evaluating information, identifying reliable sources, and critically analysing the information they find.

9. Follow-Up Activities:

Provide follow-up activities to reinforce information literacy skills. This could include fact-checking exercises, discussions on media bias, or further exploration of credible sources on the chosen topic.

10. Ongoing Practice:

Encourage participants to continue practicing information literacy skills in their everyday lives. Emphasize the importance of critical thinking, fact-checking, and evaluating sources in the digital age.

Remember to adapt the scavenger hunt to the participants' age and abilities. The goal is to provide an engaging and interactive experience that promotes intellectual development and information literacy skills. Enjoy the journey of the scavenger hunt and the exploration of reliable information!