Cycling of Matter in Ecosystems - Water and Carbon Cycles - Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity.

This activity is the coolest thing I've created and your kids are going to love it, mine do. Think of a scavenger hunt, then add devices (Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, or Tablets), engaged students, and learning through assessment and you have this resource.

Quick Disclaimer. In order to use this activity, your classroom must have at least 1 device per 3 students. Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, and Tablets will all work perfectly. The wording and delivery make this resource perfect for a wide range of grade levels. If for some reason you feel this hunt isn't perfect for your classroom, I'm happy to refund your purchase no questions asked.

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If you'd like to save some money, this activity can also be found inside my Cycling of Matter: The Water and Carbon Cycles - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle. If you'd like to take a look, please CLICK HERE.

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Download the Sample to see firsthand, exactly how the Hunts work and why your kids will love them. Included in the sample is the full version of

- Our Solar System

- Static Electricity

The Content Includes:

• The Carbon Cycle

• The Water Cycle

• Water Cycle Stages: Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Transpiration

• Carbon Cycle Stages; Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration, Decomposition

• Practical applications

Buyer Comment: "this was an awesome activity for 1-to-1 schools. My students were engaged and enjoyed incorporating the technology."

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You might also be interested in the following activities as they relate directly to the cycling of matter.

• Cycling of Matter in Ecosystems Lesson - PowerPoint Lesson and Activity Package

• The Carbon and Water Cycle - 7 Engaging Lab Station Activities

• Water and Carbon Cycle Diagram Activity - Bring out their creativity!

• The Water Cycle - Science Reading Article - Grades 5-7

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Scavenger Hunt User Comments:

- "My kids loved it!"

- We did "Physical and Chemical Changes" in class yesterday! My students loved it!"

- "I can't wait to share these with my students! They love this QR thing! :-)"

- "Fantastic! I love this scavenger hunt, I am changing my schedule for tomorrow's astronomy class and we are definitely doing the scavenger hunt."

- "Really awesome resource."

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Here's how you implement them:

• Print the QR codes and place them around the room

• Place your students into groups

• Let them loose! They move from Location to Location as they complete their tasks. Each Task is assigned by scanning the QR code and there are 5 Tasks per Scavenger Hunt Activity.

• Have them submit their answers directly to your email via a form on my website.

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I've created a video that walks you through the entire activity. I did it using screen capture software on my phone so you can see exactly what your students will see. CLICK HERE to have a look.

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This activity:

• Lets your students utilize their devices

• Cuts down on wasted paper

• Combines learning with assessment

• Is a lot of fun

• Comes in both Word and PDF formats

Each Hunt is different and offers a unique way for your students to explore the topic. From Hunt-to-Hunt, possible tasks your students will face include:

• Video analysis

• Simulations

• Fully automated and marked Quiz

• Finish the story

• Start the story

• Calculations

• News article

• Opinion

• Word scramble

• Short answer

• Web research

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There are other Hunts as well and I'm continually adding more. Currently, the Hunts I have available include:

Biology:

• Cell Organelles

• The Digestive System

• The Circulatory System

• Biochemistry - Macromolecules

• Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

• Mitosis and Cell Division

• Cells and the Cell Theory – A Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity

Ecology:

• Energy Flow in Ecosystems

• Invasive Species

• Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

• Cycling of Matter in Ecosystems

• Ecosystems and Ecological Succession

Space and Earth Science:

• The Seasons

• Our Solar System

• The Moon

• The International Space Station - Meeting Our Needs

• Climate Change

Electricity:

• Static Electricity

• Electricity Generation

Chemistry:

• Atoms: Atomic Theory and Structure

• Physical and Chemical Changes

• Elements and the Periodic Table

• Chemical Reactions

• Types of Chemical Reactions and Balancing

• Acids, Bases and pH

Physics:

• Friction

• Energy Transfer

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