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Scavenger Hunts That Bring Local History to Life
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Episode 331: Scavenger Hunts That Bring Local History to Life
In this episode, host Meryl van der Merwe revisits a topic she first explored back in episode 41 — scavenger hunts! But this time, she brings fresh insights from her recent European adventures, where she completed three different app-based scavenger hunts in Belgium and France.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How digital scavenger hunts work and what makes them so engaging
Why these hunts are perfect for multi-generational learning
How they combine exercise, fun, and education in one immersive experience
Meryl’s experiences using:
Landing Zone (a location-based Normandy WWII hunt)
QuestoApp.com (recommended by FundaFunda’s Spanish teacher Suzette)
How scavenger hunts can reveal hidden gems even in cities you’ve lived in for years
Tips for using these hunts during vacations or staycations
Her plans to create digital scavenger hunts using Google Street View — and how you can be a tester or suggest a city!
Resources mentioned:
Blog post about ScavengerHunt.com
FundaFunda Academy’s Visual Literacy class
Episode on using Google Maps for learning
Want to help test a digital scavenger hunt or suggest a city?
Email Meryl at [email protected] or message her on Instagram: @FundaFundaEducation
Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Academy to see what they offer for online classes and web-based unit studies.
Join our Facebook Group especially for the listeners of this podcast! You can ask questions and get advice as you try integrating technology in your homeschool.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and give a rating and maybe even a review! Subscribing will help you make sure you never miss an episode
The post Scavenger Hunts That Bring Local History to Life appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
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Manage episode 493553912 series 3086653
Episode 331: Scavenger Hunts That Bring Local History to Life
In this episode, host Meryl van der Merwe revisits a topic she first explored back in episode 41 — scavenger hunts! But this time, she brings fresh insights from her recent European adventures, where she completed three different app-based scavenger hunts in Belgium and France.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How digital scavenger hunts work and what makes them so engaging
Why these hunts are perfect for multi-generational learning
How they combine exercise, fun, and education in one immersive experience
Meryl’s experiences using:
Landing Zone (a location-based Normandy WWII hunt)
QuestoApp.com (recommended by FundaFunda’s Spanish teacher Suzette)
How scavenger hunts can reveal hidden gems even in cities you’ve lived in for years
Tips for using these hunts during vacations or staycations
Her plans to create digital scavenger hunts using Google Street View — and how you can be a tester or suggest a city!
Resources mentioned:
Blog post about ScavengerHunt.com
FundaFunda Academy’s Visual Literacy class
Episode on using Google Maps for learning
Want to help test a digital scavenger hunt or suggest a city?
Email Meryl at [email protected] or message her on Instagram: @FundaFundaEducation
Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Academy to see what they offer for online classes and web-based unit studies.
Join our Facebook Group especially for the listeners of this podcast! You can ask questions and get advice as you try integrating technology in your homeschool.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and give a rating and maybe even a review! Subscribing will help you make sure you never miss an episode
The post Scavenger Hunts That Bring Local History to Life appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
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