Storyboard That Scavenger Hunt: Explore & Create in 2025

Q: What is a Storyboard Scavenger Hunt and how does it help students learn new platforms?

A Storyboard Scavenger Hunt is an interactive activity where students explore features of a digital tool—like StoryboardThat—by following prompts to create scenes. This hands-on approach helps students quickly become familiar with the platform’s categories and artwork while building tech confidence.

Q: How do I set up a Storyboard Scavenger Hunt for my class?

To set up a Storyboard Scavenger Hunt, create a storyboard template with directions in each cell’s title and description. Ask students to search different categories and add illustrations based on your prompts. This guides them to explore the platform’s features in a structured, fun way.

Q: What are some example directions to include in a Storyboard Scavenger Hunt?

Example directions could be: 'Find and use a fantasy scene,' 'Add a historical character,' or 'Change a character’s emotion.' Each prompt should encourage students to explore new features or categories within the StoryboardThat Creator.

Q: Why is a scavenger hunt activity effective for introducing StoryboardThat to students?

Scavenger hunts are effective because they engage students in active learning, encourage exploration, and make technology onboarding fun and memorable . They help students discover tools independently, leading to better retention and confidence using StoryboardThat.

Q: Can Storyboard Scavenger Hunts be adapted for different grade levels or subjects?

Yes, you can customize scavenger hunts with prompts tailored to any grade level or subject. Adjust the complexity of instructions and focus on relevant scenes or characters to suit your instructional goals and students’ ages.

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Lesson Plan Overview

Navigating a new online platform takes practice for both students and teachers. An interactive scavenger hunt is an engaging way for students to learn more about the StoryboardThat Creator! With this activity, students will 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.

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Template and Class Instructions

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Objective: Get to know all the different categories and art within the StoryboardThat Creator!

Student Instructions

In each cell follow the directions in the title first.
Then, follow the directions in the description.
Each cell will ask you to search through different categories of scenes and characters so that you can become more familiar with all the different artwork StoryboardThat has to offer!

Requirements: Create an illustration in each cell that follows the directions in the title and in the description.

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Lesson Plan Reference

Grade Level --- N/A ---

Difficulty Level 1 (Introducing / Reinforcing)

Type of Assignment Individual

Type of Activity: Back to School with Storyboard That

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Student Rubric

(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)

Scavenger Hunt Rubric

For the Scavenger Hunt activity

	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.

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Lesson Plan Overview

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Template and Class Instructions

(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 StoryboardThat Creator!

Student Instructions

In each cell follow the directions in the title first.
Then, follow the directions in the description.
Each cell will ask you to search through different categories of scenes and characters so that you can become more familiar with all the different artwork StoryboardThat has to offer!

Requirements: Create an illustration in each cell that follows the directions in the title and in the description.

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Copy This Storyboard

Lesson Plan Reference

Grade Level --- N/A ---

Difficulty Level 1 (Introducing / Reinforcing)

Type of Assignment Individual

Type of Activity: Back to School with Storyboard That

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Student Rubric

(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)

Scavenger Hunt Rubric

For the Scavenger Hunt activity

	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.

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How Tos about Storyboard Scavenger Hunt

Set clear expectations before starting the scavenger hunt

Clarify what students should accomplish and how to navigate StoryboardThat. This helps everyone know the objective and reduces confusion during the activity.

Model how to find and use art categories in StoryboardThat

Demonstrate searching for scenes and characters by sharing your screen or projecting. This shows students where to click and how to explore all options in the creator.

Provide visual reference guides or cheat sheets

Hand out or display a quick guide showing where to find main art categories. This supports visual learners and helps students who get stuck.

Check in with students as they work

Circulate around the classroom or monitor virtually. Offer quick tips or encouragement to keep students on track and engaged with the platform.

Wrap up with a class reflection or sharing session

Invite students to show their favorite scene or category they discovered. This builds confidence and helps reinforce the main features of StoryboardThat for future use.

Frequently Asked Questions about Storyboard Scavenger Hunt

What is a Storyboard Scavenger Hunt and how does it help students learn new platforms?

A Storyboard Scavenger Hunt is an interactive activity where students explore features of a digital tool—like StoryboardThat—by following prompts to create scenes. This hands-on approach helps students quickly become familiar with the platform’s categories and artwork while building tech confidence.

How do I set up a Storyboard Scavenger Hunt for my class?

To set up a Storyboard Scavenger Hunt, create a storyboard template with directions in each cell’s title and description. Ask students to search different categories and add illustrations based on your prompts. This guides them to explore the platform’s features in a structured, fun way.

What are some example directions to include in a Storyboard Scavenger Hunt?

Example directions could be: 'Find and use a fantasy scene,' 'Add a historical character,' or 'Change a character’s emotion.' Each prompt should encourage students to explore new features or categories within the StoryboardThat Creator.

Why is a scavenger hunt activity effective for introducing StoryboardThat to students?

Scavenger hunts are effective because they engage students in active learning, encourage exploration, and make technology onboarding fun and memorable. They help students discover tools independently, leading to better retention and confidence using StoryboardThat.

Can Storyboard Scavenger Hunts be adapted for different grade levels or subjects?

Yes, you can customize scavenger hunts with prompts tailored to any grade level or subject. Adjust the complexity of instructions and focus on relevant scenes or characters to suit your instructional goals and students’ ages.