Ancient Artifact Detective Hunt
Visit a local museum (history or natural history) and complete a targeted scavenger hunt focusing on specific historical periods or types of artifacts.
- Takes
- 2–3 hr
- Your setup
- 15 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 7–11
- Mess
- No mess
- Cost
- $$$
- Where
- Indoors
How to do it
- 1Before leaving home, create a list of 10-15 items or facts to find in the museum.
- 2Upon arrival, orient yourselves using the museum map.
- 3Work together to read plaques and examine exhibits, checking off items on the list.
- 4Take notes or draw sketches of the favorite artifacts found.
- 5Discuss the most surprising or interesting facts learned during the hunt.
What they're practising
- Historical Context
- Critical Observation
- Research Skills
- Public Setting Etiquette