Grandparents’ Discovery Adventure

Attention and greetings, grandchildren! We recognize and thank our grandparents for all they do for our families. But what do we really know about them? Below is a Grandparents’ Scavenger Hunt. We encourage you to work with your parents and grandparents until, together, you complete this journey of grandparental discovery! 

Next to each task is a point value — add up your “Know Your Grandparents” points.

When Your Grandparents Were Youngman and woman sing together

 Uncover Photos:

  • A grandparent as a baby (10 points)
  • A class picture from elementary, middle, or high school or a camp photograph (25 points)
  • A picture of a grandparents’ family pet (20 points)

Discover:

  • The name of a grandparent’s elementary school teacher (10 points)
  • The name of a grandparent’s best childhood friend (5 points)
  • A place a grandparent once went on vacation (5 points)
  • Find an event that happened on the day a grandparent was born (25 points)

Find These Images on Google Earth:

  • The hospital (or home) where a grandparent was born (25 points)
  • The house where a grandparent was raised.(25 points)
  • A grandparent’s elementary school (25 points)

When Your Grandparents Met 

Uncover Photos:

  • A photo from their wedding ceremony (15 points)
  • A photo from their honeymoon (25 points)
  • A photocopy of their marriage license or ketubah (25 points)
  • A photo or an image found on the web of a grandparent’s first car (50 points)

Discover:

  • Where your grandparents met (10 points)
  • Where your grandparents went on their first date (15 points)
  • The names of the best man and maid of honor at their wedding (15 points)

Find These Images on Google Earth:

  • The school, college, or place a grandparent worked when they met their future spouse (25 points)
  • The place where your grandparents were married (25 points)

Your Parents Are Born

 Uncover Photos:

  • A baby picture of your mother or father (10 points)
  • A photo from your parents’ honeymoon (15 points)
  • A photocopy of their marriage license or ketubah (25 points)

Find These Images On Google Earth:

  • The hospitals (or homes) where a parent was born (25 points)
  • The place where your grandparents were married (25 points)
  • The house or apartment building where they lived when they were married (25 points)

Way Back When….

Find Out About Your Grandparents’ Parents and Grandparents

 Uncover Photos:

  • A portrait of one of your grandparents’ parents (your great-grandparents) (25 points)
  • A portrait of one of your grandparents’ grandparents (your great-great-grandparents) (50 points)

Discover:

  • If a grandparent, a great-grandparent, or a great-great-grandparent was an immigrant, find the name of the ship that brought them to North America. If they were born in North America find out what city (75 points)
  • Find an important national or world event that occurred the year a great-grandparent was born (50 points)

Find on Google Earth:

  • An image from the town or city where a great, great grandparent was born (50 points)

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