Materials needed:

1. Paper
2. Pen or pencil
3. Timer (optional)

Instructions:

1. Create a list of math-related items, shapes, or concepts for the scavenger hunt. These could include things like:
   • A square
   • A number divisible by 3
   • A clock showing a time between 4:00 and 4:30
   • A triangle
   • A pattern of numbers in the Fibonacci sequence (e.g., 1, 1, 2, 3, 5…)
   • A right angle
   • A shape with parallel sides
   • A multiple of 5
   • A number greater than 100
   • A fraction or decimal
2. Distribute the list to the participants or teams.
3. Set a time limit (e.g., 15 or 30 minutes) for completing the scavenger hunt.
4. Participants or teams race to find and photograph or write down each item on the list within the time limit.
5. After the time is up, gather everyone together and review the findings. Discuss each item on the list, ensuring everyone understands why it fits the criteria.
6. Declare a winner or celebrate everyone’s efforts and participation.

Variations:

• Adjust the difficulty level of the items on the list based on the age and math proficiency of the participants.
• Allow participants to use calculators or other tools if necessary.
• Instead of a physical scavenger hunt, participants can search for items within a designated area (e.g., classroom, home) or online (e.g., websites, educational apps).

This math scavenger hunt encourages critical thinking, observation skills, and mathematical reasoning while making learning math enjoyable and interactive. It’s suitable for individuals or groups of all ages and can be adapted to various settings and levels of mathematical ability.