In this collaborative project, as a class, students first draw up a series of clues leading to the discovery of the location of their school. The sets of clues from all participating schools are sent via e-mail to all participating schools, thus forming a giant treasure hunt.
Students then work in groups to solve the clues and locate the other schools.
Experience using e-mail and the Internet is advisable, but not absolutely necessary. The website listed is the school's website and is used to feature the project. Information on the progression of the project and comments are shared there. Originally designed for grade 6 ESL students in Quebec, this project meets the Ministry of Education's objectives of understanding and producing simple messages about one's immediate environment and the surrounding world in an authentic learning situation. It provides students with opportunities to practice mapping skills and social skills.