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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:
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How digital scavenger hunts work and what makes them so engaging
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Why these hunts are perfect for multi-generational learning
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How they combine exercise, fun, and education in one immersive experience
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Meryl’s experiences using:
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Landing Zone (a location-based Normandy WWII hunt)
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QuestoApp.com (recommended by FundaFunda’s Spanish teacher Suzette)
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How scavenger hunts can reveal hidden gems even in cities you’ve lived in for years
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Tips for using these hunts during vacations or staycations
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Her plans to create digital scavenger hunts using Google Street View — and how you can be a tester or suggest a city!
Resources mentioned:
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Blog post about ScavengerHunt.com
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FundaFunda Academy’s Visual Literacy class
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Episode on using Google Maps for learning
Want to help test a digital scavenger hunt or suggest a city?
Email Meryl at meryl@fundafunda.com or message her on Instagram: @FundaFundaEducation
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