1. Arrange students into groups. Each group needs at least ONE person who has a mobile device.
2. If their phone camera doesn't automatically detect and decode QR codes, ask students to
4. Cut them out and place them around your class / school.
1. Give each group a clipboard and a piece of paper so they can write down the decoded questions and their answers to them.
2. Explain to the students that the codes are hidden around the school. Each team will get ONE point for each question they correctly decode and copy down onto their sheet, and a further TWO points if they can then provide the correct answer and write this down underneath the question.
3. Away they go! The winner is the first team to return with the most correct answers in the time available. This could be within a lesson, or during a lunchbreak, or even over several days!
4. A detailed case study in how to set up a successful QR Scavenger Hunt using this tool can be found here.
Question | Answer |
| 1. This place is named after a tree that is adapted to wet, swampy areas such as ponds and stream banks. It can also tolerate other well-drained sites and even heavy, compacted soils. | Water Oak Shelter | 2. Your next clue can be found in an area named after a flowering tree that is a favorite ornamental among homeowners due to its year round appeal, unique branching structure and modest size | Dogwood Shelter | 3. This area is named after this little tree that usually grows no taller than 30 feet and bears showy pink flowers in very early spring. It is often called "a breath of fresh air after a long winter. | Redbud Shelter | 4. This area is named after a wetland plant that has a unique flowering spike, flat leaves that reach from 3 to 10 feet. They are one of the most common plants in large marshes. | Cattail Shelter | 5. This location is named after a small, tropical looking tree, seldom taller than 25 feet. It is also a term used to describe a grandparent. | PawPaw Shelter | 6. When you walk over this area, be sure to look for the diverse species of birds, animals, and plants. | Wetland Boardwalk | 7. You will find your clue in a place where our well-mannered canine friends can enjoy a good romp in an off-leash area. | Barking Lot Dog Park | 8. This zero-depth, water playground is the coolest place for kids to be on a hot summer day. | Saluda Splash | 9. This is the place that you can begin a guided trip to paddle up the river and maybe catch a glimpse of the resident Bald Eagles. | Canoe/Kayak Launch | 10. Those with Fisherman's passes start their adventure in this area. | Boat Launch | 11. In this building you can visit the rangers to find out detailed information about the entire park. You can also view exhibits that showcase the park's natural history. | Environmental Education Center | 12. To start you journey, look for a cold-blooded animal that is out of its normal environment. | Big Metal Fish | 13. In this area you can view boaters and the wildlife that make the river their home. | Observation Deck | 14. Now it's time to wrap up the day so head to a place that is the perfect natural setting for an outdoor wedding. If you are the first group to arrive, a special prize will await! | Wedding Gazebo |
This place is named after a tree that is adapted to wet, swampy areas such as ponds and stream banks. It can also tolerate other well-drained sites and even heavy, compacted soils.&choe=UTF-8
Question 1 (of 14)
Your next clue can be found in an area named after a flowering tree that is a favorite ornamental among homeowners due to its year round appeal, unique branching structure and modest size&choe=UTF-8
Question 2 (of 14)
This area is named after this little tree that usually grows no taller than 30 feet and bears showy pink flowers in very early spring. It is often called "a breath of fresh air after a long winter.&choe=UTF-8
Question 3 (of 14)
This area is named after a wetland plant that has a unique flowering spike, flat leaves that reach from 3 to 10 feet. They are one of the most common plants in large marshes.&choe=UTF-8
Question 4 (of 14)
This location is named after a small, tropical looking tree, seldom taller than 25 feet. It is also a term used to describe a grandparent.&choe=UTF-8
Question 5 (of 14)
When you walk over this area, be sure to look for the diverse species of birds, animals, and plants.&choe=UTF-8
Question 6 (of 14)
You will find your clue in a place where our well-mannered canine friends can enjoy a good romp in an off-leash area.&choe=UTF-8
Question 7 (of 14)
This zero-depth, water playground is the coolest place for kids to be on a hot summer day.&choe=UTF-8
Question 8 (of 14)
This is the place that you can begin a guided trip to paddle up the river and maybe catch a glimpse of the resident Bald Eagles.&choe=UTF-8
Question 9 (of 14)
Those with Fisherman's passes start their adventure in this area.&choe=UTF-8
Question 10 (of 14)
In this building you can visit the rangers to find out detailed information about the entire park. You can also view exhibits that showcase the park's natural history.&choe=UTF-8
Question 11 (of 14)
To start you journey, look for a cold-blooded animal that is out of its normal environment.&choe=UTF-8
Question 12 (of 14)
In this area you can view boaters and the wildlife that make the river their home.&choe=UTF-8
Question 13 (of 14)
Now it's time to wrap up the day so head to a place that is the perfect natural setting for an outdoor wedding. If you are the first group to arrive, a special prize will await!&choe=UTF-8
Question 14 (of 14)
