Resource Review : Goosechase EDU
With the 2024 eclipse just around the corner I am looking to create a one time lesson that will wow the students. That’s where goosechase comes in. I originally planned a quick read aloud about the last eclipse and then going outside to view the eclipse with the students. Unfortunately New York State Insurance had other plans and we will not be viewing the eclipse together. So here I am 3 days before revamping and hunting for a fun new resource for the event.
Why Goosechase?
GooseChase offers a fresh take on team building through an online scavenger hunt platform. Student can join these online challenges, complete missions, and earn points. Making the lesson engaging and adding friendly competition is always a win in one of my library lessons.
Pros: GooseChase extends scavenger hunts, allowing educators to create challenges for specific objectives and themes. The way it is set up engages students and is designed to increase student participation level in class. GooseChase enhances by including educational content into missions that students are excited to complete.
Cons: While GooseChase offers benefits, users will encounter limitations with the free version, which may not suffice for larger events or student populations, and there is only a yearly subscription available verses per challenge use. The site works on phones and iPads, I wish it also was compatible with the students desktop computers. Also the tasks are all in text formats so I won’t be using this with my younger students.
You can start any scavenger hunt by clicking the link provided below
Site URL: https://www.goosechase.com
GooseChase looks like it will be a great way to supply students with scavenger hunts and excitement in and out of the library. For my classes on Monday I will not be using the App, only for fear that getting everyone up and running will take up the entire time I have for the lesson. I would usually experiment with new tools, but the Solar Eclipse is a one day event that won’t happen again during these student’s educational years (or mine). However, I plan on using this tool to set up a summer reading scavenger hunt program. I am hoping the interface is as easy as they say for the students. I will also ask IT to play around with adding it this week! @goosechaseedu @LIS568
5 Solar Eclipse Challenges I will be presenting on Monday from the Goose Chase Library :
Eclipse Haiku Challenge 200 PTS
Write a haiku about the beauty and mystery of a solar eclipse. Channel your inner poet!
Eclipse Diary Entry 400 PTS
Write a diary entry imagining how people thousands of years ago viewed a solar eclipse. Let your creativity shine!
Eclipse Glasses Fashion Show. 500 PTS
Strike a pose wearing eclipse glasses in a stylish and creative way. Show off your safe sun-watching style!
Eclipse Forecast Predictions. 600 PTS
Write a futuristic prediction about how solar eclipse phenomena will be observed and experienced in the next century.
Eclipse Time Capsule 700 PTS
Create a time capsule with items representing the solar eclipse. Capture a photo of your unique time capsule creation!
Eclipse Dance Party 1000 PTS
Choreograph a dance inspired by the movement of celestial bodies during a solar eclipse. Let the fun and learning eclipse all else!
The Resourceful Librarian 
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