To save on paper, I have the students get into groups of 3-5. You can make this an individual assignment but each student would need a worksheet. Personally I like watching the teamwork so small/medium groups work great!
Each group gets one worksheet to complete together. The teams move around the gym completing each task given. I place boxes of crayons around the perimeter so once the task is complete they get to color in the space (take turns).
Each group member must complete the entire task in order to move on.
I have the equipment spread out in a way that allows maximum movement but in a safe manner.
You can customize the scavenger hunt to work with any time of the year (pumpkin, snowman, beachball), any unit you are working on (fitness, basketball skills, football skills, etc)
All of the worksheets are above in the Materials Needed section.
Variations:
Use for Easter. See above for that worksheet.
Assessment Ideas:
There are a few tasks that the students must be counting or naming bones, fruits, veggies out loud. I tell them if I can hear them nice and loud they will be awarded "Dragon Dollars"
I am constantly walking around and listening for understanding. If they are supposed to be naming fruits and I hear veggies I stop and ask them to try again.
Teaching Suggestions:
Most kids will love this and be dripping sweat by the end. Some will try and be sneaky and color in a task that they haven't completed so make sure you are watching. I stress to my students that I look for quality not quantity. Not how quickly you can finish, but how well you work together and show good form.
I give out "Dragon Dollars" to teams working together and showing good form with push ups, sit up, jumping jacks etc.
I also tell them that if they finish too quickly then all they get to do is sit and watch everyone else complete their sheet. This usually stops those student who want to zoom through the activity.
Adaptations for Students with Disabilities
This activity is great for kids with certain disabilities because you have them working with a friend that can help them when needed. You can even make a more personalized scavenger hunt sheet with alternative activities that are better suited for their abilities so they don't feel left out.
Submitted by Jessica Risien
who teaches at Bowie Elementary
in Rosenberg, TX.
Thanks for contributing to PE Central! Posted on PEC: 3/1/2017.
For the editable version in Word click on the Microsoft Word in the materials needed section above. All of the others are Word documents too below that.
Deedee Bertelmann
May I have an editable copy of the short and long version Scavenger Hunt please. I know my students will have fun doing this. Mahalo
Vicki
Could I get an editable copy of the short and long versions? Thank you so much! Looks like the kids would love it!
Same request as the rest, an editable copy. My email [email protected]
Thank you!
albusalah
Could I get a editable copy of this scavenger hunt? Thank you. My email is [email protected]
Chris
Same request as the rest, an editable copy. My email christine.evans@ jordandistrict.org Thanks
Kelsey RT
May I please I get an editable copy of this scavenger hunt? Thank you. My email is [email protected]
Kelly Coup
What a great idea! Could I also get an editable copy of the mentioned scavenger hunt as well as the longer version? My kids can't wait to sweat some more. My email is [email protected].
Jen B
Could I get a editable copy of this scavenger hunt? Thank you. My email is [email protected]
Barbie Quellar
This is a terrific idea! I am always looking for new ways to get the kids excited about fitness. I would love to have a copy of this scavenger hunt worksheet as well as the longer version that I could customize for my class. Would you be willing to share?
Is there a way to get an edit-able copy of the scavenger hunt worksheet? It looks so amazing! I would not be able to replicate it, but would love to customize it for my class. Email me at [email protected] if you have one similar that you would be willing to share!
Jessica Risien
I have another longer scavenger hunt that takes them abt 25-30 mins to complete. Feel free to email me and I can send it to you.
