What Did They Learn on the Scavenger Hunt?

Today I asked students what they learned on the scavenger hunt. Here are just a few of their answers.

• People are nicer than I thought. 
• How to navigate downtown. 
• The MAX has different lines that go different places. 
• Preplanning where to go will keep people from getting frustrated. 
• Voter registration cards are available at DMV and libraries. 
• People are helpful and kind. 
• 4 eighth graders can do much more than commonly thought. 
• How hard it is if you miss the bus. 
• Be aware of your surroundings, but don't live in fear. 
• Don't expect every bus that passes you to be your bus. 
• Don't pass by Hot Lips pizza while you're hungry. 
• It is very easy and important to ask for help. 
• Carry an umbrella
• In order to lead a group, you have to conquer your own fear first. 
• A 3 minute lag in your schedule can throw off the whole day.
• How to navigate the MAX system.
• How to make decisions as a team. 
• Travelling by bus/MAX is really easy. 
• Pay attention to time, buses wait for no one. 
• If you put a ton of noodles on them, you can eat tomatoes without it being gross. 
•  There are maps on the MAX. 
• It's easier to have fun when you all cooperate and keep an open mind. 
• How to use public transportation. 
• People are awesome. 
• Using active listening when with a group reduces arguments. 
• If you don't know where you're going, you'll most likely get lost. 
• How to manage time and important it is to get on the right bus. 
• Don't get ahead of yourself. 
• Being in a group is easier because everyone knows different things. 
• It's hard for parents to let us manage ourselves. 
• I am more capable than I thought. 
• How you dress and act affect how others react to you. 
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