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Treasure Hunt Strategy Plan

Students will practice recalling and applying multi-step clue sequences using visualization and chunking strategies to strengthen working memory and complete a classroom treasure hunt.

Working memory is critical for following directions and problem-solving. This fun, hands-on treasure hunt engages students in concrete practice of memory strategies that support academic tasks and real-world challenges.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up & Objective Setting

3 minutes

Step 2

Strategy Introduction & Modeling

7 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice with Clue Sequences

8 minutes

Step 4

Classroom Clue Hunt Activity

10 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Wrap-Up

2 minutes

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Memory Treasure Hunt

What Is Working Memory?

Strategy 1: Visualization

Strategy 2: Chunking

Example Clue Sequence

Try It: Practice Sequence

Remember Your Strategies

Get Ready for the Hunt!

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Memory Treasure Hunt

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