Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

Week 2 Activity - Detailed Instructions

Learning Objectives

Students will identify different family activities and relationships
Students will practice observation and categorization skills
Students will work collaboratively in small groups

Materials Needed

Collection of family photos from all students
Magnifying glasses
Scavenger hunt checklist
Clipboards
Pencils
Sorting trays or containers

Preparation Steps

1Collect family photos from all students in advance
2Create scavenger hunt lists with items like 'find a photo of someone cooking,' 'find a photo with a pet,' etc.
3Set up stations with photos, magnifying glasses, and materials
4Prepare answer sheets with pictures for non-readers

Step-by-Step Instructions

Explain that students will be detectives looking for different things in family photos

Show students how to use magnifying glasses carefully

Give each group a scavenger hunt list and clipboard

Have groups rotate through photo collections looking for items on their list

Encourage students to discuss what they see and help each other

Gather groups to share interesting discoveries

Sort photos by categories found during the hunt

Assessment

Observe students' ability to identify details in photos
Note collaboration and communication skills
Document understanding of family activity concepts
Assess ability to categorize and sort information

Teaching Tips

Include photos showing diverse family structures and activities
Encourage students to share stories about photos they recognize
Be sensitive to students who may not have many family photos
Take photos of students during the activity for documentation

Extension Activities

Additional ways to extend and enrich this learning experience

1
Create graphs showing the most common activities found
2
Write stories inspired by interesting photos discovered
3
Make a class photo album with categories
4
Interview family members about the stories behind photos

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50 minutes

Small groups of 3-4 students