Scavenger Hunt: Indigenous Inventions

In this self-directed scavenger hunt, participants locate hidden signs (clues) that feature a few inventions by various Indigenous people groups in North and South America. As each piece is found, participants place a matching sticker on the answer sheet, a map.

Supplies

8.5″ x 11″ paper
printable round labels
optional: prizes

Directions

Edit assets as desired.
Print copies of the answer sheets and stickers.
Each participant will receive one answer sheet (world map) with one set of face stickers. Print the labels, cut, and staple to each world map.
Print and hang the scavenger hunt; as you hang the signs, make an answer key in case participants need hints.
Optional: prepare prizes for completing the scavenger hunt.

Assets

scavenger hunt clues (hide these throughout your department)
printable 8.5″ x 11″ pdf | copy & edit in Canva

North and South America map answer sheet (this is the part the participant takes around)
hamburger-fold this double-sided printable 8.5″ x 11″ pdf | copy & edit in Canva

stickers to place on the map
print 1″ round labels on Online Labels #1025 | zip file of .png images

Sally Battle

December 3, 2025

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Scavenger Hunt: Indigenous Inventions

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