“By using the product, they were so excited and they learned so much...”–K-5 Librarian and Instructinal Technology Teacher
Navigating a new online platform takes practice for both students and teachers. Here is an engaging way for students to learn more about the Storyboard Creator using an interactive scavenger hunt. Students follow the directions in the titles and descriptions in order to create various scenes. In this way they are able to become familiar with the many different categories and art that is available to them for future assignments.
This version has six cells and is less complex than the eight-cell version.
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Get to know all the different categories and art within the Storyboard Creator!
Student Instructions
Requirements: Create an illustration in each cell that follows the directions in the title and in the description.
Grade Level --- N/A ---
Difficulty Level 1 (Introducing / Reinforcing)
Type of Assignment Individual
Type of Activity: Back to School with Storyboard That
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illustrations | The illustration includes all of the steps in the directions. | The illustration includes some of the steps in the directions. | The illustration includes few or none of the steps in the directions. |
| Conventions | All of the written portions have correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. | Some of the written portions have correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. | There is little evidence of correct spelling, grammar, or punctuation. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is well done and carefully thought out. All cells are complete. | Work shows some evidence of effort. Many cells are complete. | Work shows little evidence of any effort, and cells are not complete. |
Navigating a new online platform takes practice for both students and teachers. Here is an engaging way for students to learn more about the Storyboard Creator using an interactive scavenger hunt. Students follow the directions in the titles and descriptions in order to create various scenes. In this way they are able to become familiar with the many different categories and art that is available to them for future assignments.
This version has six cells and is less complex than the eight-cell version.
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Get to know all the different categories and art within the Storyboard Creator!
Student Instructions
Requirements: Create an illustration in each cell that follows the directions in the title and in the description.
Grade Level --- N/A ---
Difficulty Level 1 (Introducing / Reinforcing)
Type of Assignment Individual
Type of Activity: Back to School with Storyboard That
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illustrations | The illustration includes all of the steps in the directions. | The illustration includes some of the steps in the directions. | The illustration includes few or none of the steps in the directions. |
| Conventions | All of the written portions have correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. | Some of the written portions have correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. | There is little evidence of correct spelling, grammar, or punctuation. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is well done and carefully thought out. All cells are complete. | Work shows some evidence of effort. Many cells are complete. | Work shows little evidence of any effort, and cells are not complete. |
Plan a brief overview session before the scavenger hunt to introduce key features and navigation tips of the Storyboard Creator. This helps set expectations and reduces confusion, ensuring all students start with a solid foundation.
Demonstrate how to complete one scavenger hunt cell while projecting your screen. Talk through your thought process and highlight how to use categories and art tools. This builds confidence and clarifies instructions for students.
Establish specific time frames for each part of the scavenger hunt and provide checkpoints for students to share progress. This keeps everyone on track and allows you to offer quick feedback or support as needed.
Invite students to pair up or form small groups to discuss strategies and help each other navigate new features. Peer learning reinforces understanding and builds a supportive classroom environment.
Conclude the activity by having students share their favorite cells and reflect on what they discovered about the platform. This celebrates learning and reinforces their familiarity with Storyboard Creator for future assignments.
A 6-cell scavenger hunt in the Storyboard Creator is an interactive activity where students complete tasks in six storyboard cells, exploring different categories and artwork to become familiar with the platform’s features.
Teachers can assign a scavenger hunt as a fun way for students to explore Storyboard That by having them follow prompts in each cell, encouraging discovery of new scenes and characters while practicing platform navigation.
To make a scavenger hunt engaging, use clear instructions, creative prompts, a manageable number of cells (like six), and encourage students to try different categories and art styles within the storyboard platform.
A scavenger hunt helps students gain confidence with the platform, discover available resources, and reduce frustration, making future assignments easier and more creative.
During a 6-cell scavenger hunt, students can explore various categories such as backgrounds, characters, objects, and special scenes, learning about the wide range of art Storyboard That offers.
“By using the product, they were so excited and they learned so much...”–K-5 Librarian and Instructinal Technology Teacher
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“Students get to be creative with Storyboard That and there's so many visuals for them to pick from... It makes it really accessible for all students in the class.”–Third Grade Teacher