Paper & Ink - Media - 150

 

Objective:

Watch one of the appropriately themed movies or documentaries from the list provided.

Details:

1) Watch one of the appropriately themed movies or documentaries listed below.

2) Let us know which you watched and what you thought of it in the comments below. 

Ex Libris. Directed by Frederick Wiseman.

Tattoos can be found on people in almost every country in the world. Some people wear these permanent markings to demonstrate style, membership, or identification while others for remembrance or just outright eccentricity. Few however can tell you the history behind this ancient form of body modification.

Blood & Ink. Directed by Amanda D. Fornal.

The official trailer for the new documentary, Between The Folds. Visit http://www.greenfusefilms.com for more information. Join the film on Facebook at "Between The Folds".

Between The Folds. Directed by Vanessa Gould.

Diving headfirst into the subculture and evolution of RPS into a legitimate sport of skill and strategy, culminating with the World Championships. It is an intimate look at the fascinating people who have devoted themselves to this game.

Rock Paper Scissors. Directed by Mike McKeown.

Paper Towns | Official Trailer: Adapted from the bestselling novel by author John Green ("The Fault in Our Stars"), PAPER TOWNS is a coming-of-age story centering on Quentin and his enigmatic neighbor Margo, who loved mysteries so much she became one.

Paper Towns. Directed by Jake Shreier.

Available from Amazon Instant Video and Netflix DVD.

Paper & Ink - Games - 250

 

Objective:

Play one of the word themed games from the list provided.

Details:

1) Grab some friends and play one of the following word themed games listed below.

  • Snatch. An extremely fun game in which you build words by re-arranging tiles from the center of the table AND your opponents tableau.

  • Word Blur. Get your teammates to shout the mystery word.

  • Bananagrams. Like Scrabble without the board!

  • Paperback. You're an author trying to finish your novel. Very fun game! Currently out of stock, but should be back soon.

  • Unspeakable Words. Words plus Cathulu. What could be better?

2) Take a photo of you or your group playing the game and share it in our Facebook group. Alternatively, you can post it on Instagram or Twitter with the tag #QuestScouts.

 

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Paper & Ink - Find - 300

 

Objective:

Make a find inside a public library.

Details:

1) Make a find* INSIDE a library.

Notes:

  • Find must require that you enter the library! This might mean that it is hidden in the library, or that you must gather information inside the library in order to make the find at another location.

  • You may decide to hide a geocache or letterbox in a library instead of finding one for this objective. (If you do, make sure you get permission!)

2) Take a photo that documents your adventure and post it in our Facebook group. Alternatively, you can post it on Instagram or Twitter with the tag #QuestScouts.

3) Along with the photo, tell us about your experience! If applicable, include the geocache/letterbox number. 

*A "find" can be either a geocache or letterbox. Not familiar with either? Watch this video by Geocaching, the #1 lister of geocaches or read about letterboxing from Atlas Quest.

Paper & Ink - Research - 200

 

Objective:

Introduce yourself to a librarian and ask them a question!

Details:

1) Choose a topic that you'd like to know more about. This can be anything from candle making to endangered species! You could even choose to learn more about your local library itself!

2) Travel to a library! Once there, introduce yourself to one of your local librarians. (If you already know your librarian, great, just say hi!) 

Note: This objective requires you to talk to a librarian in person!

3) Ask your librarian to help you find information about your chosen topic.

4) Take a photo documenting your library adventure and post it in our Facebook group. Alternatively, you can post it on Instagram or Twitter with the tag #QuestScouts.

5) Along with the photo, share the topic you chose and three things you learned about that topic in the comments below.

Paper & Ink - Travel - 300

 

Objective:

Locate and travel to a statue or monument dedicated to an author.

Details:

1) Identify an interesting statue, monument or museum dedicated to an author.

For example:

2) Travel to the location you identified. 

3) Take a photo with the statue or monument and post it in our Facebook group. Alternatively, you can share it on Instagram or Twitter with the tag #QuestScouts.

4) Along with your photo, tell us about your experience!

  • What author does your location pay tribute to?

  • Where were you?

  • Did you have a good time?

  • Did you learn anything new?

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