| Program Type | Performance |
| Art Form | Digital Media & Technology |
| Curriculum/a | Social Studies | STEM | Social and Emotional Learning |
| Target Grades | Elementary School (1st - 5th grade) | Middle School (6th - 8th grade) |
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Testimonial
"I am delighted to recommend author Jason Edwards. Mr. Edwards spent an entire week at my school and met with each class individually, allowing every student to be an active participant in his program. Participants learned to use the library catalog and the Dewey Decimal System to locate hidden clues, and collectively used the decoded instructions. This program was an experience I don't think I or my students will ever forget."
-Laura, Library Media Specialist, Cherry Hill School, River Edge, NJ
-Laura, Library Media Specialist, Cherry Hill School, River Edge, NJ
Description
Kids hunt for a priceless historical artifact just like Indiana Jones or Lara Croft!
Young adventurers follow mysterious trails, identify historical landmarks, discover concealed clues, solve baffling riddles, and overcome challenging obstacles, building knowledge, observation, research, deduction, and cooperative learning skills as they search for the hidden treasure!
All participants have their own clues and proceed at their own pace.
So EVERYONE SUCCEEDS - Everyone reveals clues, solves puzzles, and uncovers a historic treasure! Dozens of program variations are available covering different historical periods and appropriate for a variety of levels of ability.
Young adventurers follow mysterious trails, identify historical landmarks, discover concealed clues, solve baffling riddles, and overcome challenging obstacles, building knowledge, observation, research, deduction, and cooperative learning skills as they search for the hidden treasure!
All participants have their own clues and proceed at their own pace.
So EVERYONE SUCCEEDS - Everyone reveals clues, solves puzzles, and uncovers a historic treasure! Dozens of program variations are available covering different historical periods and appropriate for a variety of levels of ability.
Objectives
Objective #1 is to build students' research skills in the library via instruction and practice in the use of the library catalog and Dewey Decimal System and/or online via practice in accessing and utilizing various reference and information sites.
Objective #2 is to build knowledge of historical facts, landmarks, and geography, and make this knowledge pertinent by requiring its utilization to solve puzzles and reveal clues.
Students will learn and apply knowledge of history, build and utilize research skills, and employ deductive reasoning and puzzle solving skills, fulfilling multiple standards and curriculum goals.
Objective #2 is to build knowledge of historical facts, landmarks, and geography, and make this knowledge pertinent by requiring its utilization to solve puzzles and reveal clues.
Students will learn and apply knowledge of history, build and utilize research skills, and employ deductive reasoning and puzzle solving skills, fulfilling multiple standards and curriculum goals.
Pricing Information
$580 for single presentation, in-person or hybrid
$1,470 for full day with multiple presentations
$3,670 for full week (5 days)
$1,470 for full day with multiple presentations
$3,670 for full week (5 days)
Program Length
40 - 90 minutes
Participants
20 - 40 students per performance (one class) for an in-person show.
Technical Specifications
This program must take place in the library, and access to the library computer catalog should be available for each group.