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. Colors of the UAE flag: white for peace and honesty; red for hardiness, bravery, strength and courage; green for hope, joy, love and optimism; and black for the defeat of enemies or strength of mind | colors of the UAE flag | 2. Arif Al Sheikh Abdullah Al Hassan wrote the lyrics of the UAE National Anthem. The lyrics were adopted in 1996. | Who wrote the lyrics | 3. H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is the founder of the UAE. His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan served as President of the United Arab Emirates since the formation of the Federation on 2 December 1971 and as Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi since 1966. Born around 1918 in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed was the youngest of the four sons of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi from 1922 to 1926. In 1968 with the British announcement of the country’s withdrawal from the Arabian Gulf, Sheikh Zayed stepped to action to quickly establish closer ties with the Emirates. Together with the late Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Sheikh Zayed called for a Federation that would include not only the seven Emirates that made up the Trucial States, but also Qatar and Bahrain. Eventually seven states followed Sheikh Zayed in establishing the UAE, which formally emerged on the international stage on 2 December 1971. | who is the founder | 4. H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the second President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the 16th Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the largest of the seven Emirates which comprise the UAE. Born in 1948, in the Eastern Region of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa is the eldest son of Sheikh Zayed. His mother is Her Highness Sheikha Hessa bint Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his full name is Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan bin Zayed bin Khalifa bin Shakhbout bin Theyab bin Issa bin Nahyan bin Falah bin Yas. Sheikh Khalifa is married to Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Suhail Al Mazrouei, and together they have eight children: two sons and six daughters. His Highness is also a grandfather to several grandchildren. After his father's passing and his accession to the role of the President of the UAE, Sheikh Khalifa launched an initiative to evolve the nomination system for members of the Federal National Council, which was seen as a first step towards the establishment of direct elections in the UAE. Sheikh Khalifa is renowned as being a good listener, modest, affable and interested in his people, frequently conducting direct outreach through official missions and other occasions. As a result he is much loved and revered. His Highness has many hobbies, including fishing and falconry, both pastimes he developed a love for from his father, the late Sheikh Zayed. | who is president and ruler of AD | 5. Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum was born on July 15, 1949. He is the third of four sons of His Highness Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum who also include Their Highnesses Sheikh Maktoum, Sheikh Hamdan and Sheikh Ahmed. On the 4th of January 2006, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum became the Ruler of Dubai following the death of his brother Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. On 5 January, 2006, members of the UAE Supreme Council elected His Highness Sheikh Mohammed as the Vice President of the UAE. | who is ruler of Dubai | 6. H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al Qasimi is the ruler of Ras al Khaimah. His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr al Qasimi ruler of Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah , he was raised and received his early education in Ras Al Khaimah, until he graduated from high school, then went to USA to continue his higher education. He joined the University of Michigan where he studied Economics and Political Science. After finishing his higher education in 1979, he returned to UAE and was appointed as chief of Ras Al Khaimah Royal Court (Al Diwan Al Amiri). In 1986, His Highness was appointed as Chairman of of Ras Al Khaimah Municipal Council. He also chaired many boards of companies. His father Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammad al-Qassimi appointed him as Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. Shortly after becoming Deputy Ruler in 2005, he established Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority to implement, develop and manage the infrastructure. He ruled Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in October 27, 2010, after the death of his father Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammad al-Qassimi, and became member of the Supreme Council of the Union. | who is the ruler of Ras al Khaimah | 7. H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qasimi is the ruler of Sharjah. His full name is His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saqr bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Saqr bin Rashid Al Qasimi was born in Sharjah on Sunday, 2nd July 1939 AD, 14th Jumada-I 1358 Hijri. His mother is Sheikha Maryam bint Sheikh Ghanem bin Salim bin Abdullah bin Saeed bin Sabt bin Matar bin Sultan bin Faris bin Shahwan Al Shamsi.His Highness has four brothers and two sisters: Sheikh Khalid, Sheikh Saqr, Sheikh Abdul Aziz, Sheikh Abdullah, Sheikha Shiekha and Sheikha Naema. His Highness also has half-brothers and sisters: Sheikh Rashid, Sheikh Humaid, Sheikh Ali, Sheikha Mouza, Sheikha Alia, Sheikha Ghaya, Sheikha Noura, Sheikha Aisha and Sheikha Azza. His senior wife was Sheikha Moza bint Salim bin Mohammed bin Manee Al Falasi (her grandmother, Sheikha Mouza bint Sheikh Ghanem bin Sheikh Salim Al Shamsi, is His Highness’s aunt), and with whom he had two children: his son, Sheikh Mohammed (May God rest his Soul), who passed away at a young age, and his daughter, Sheikha Azza. His Highness also married Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, with whom he has three daughters and one son: Sheikha Bodour, Sheikha Noor, Sheikha Hoor and Sheikh Khalid. | 8. H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi is the ruler of the emirate Fujairah and a member of the Supreme Council since 1974. His Highness was born on the 22nd of February 1949 in the emirate of Fujairah, where he completed his early education. His Highness travelled to the United Kingdom to complete his studies in the Military Academy. He returned to the UAE in 1971 to support his father as Deputy Ruler of the emirate of Fujairah. In 1971, after the proclamation of the UAE Federation, he was named as Minister of Agriculture and Fishery. In 1974 and after his father’s demise, His Highness became the Ruler of the emirate of Fujairah, when he was only 25 years old. | who is the ruler of Fujairah | 9. H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla is the ruler of Umm al Qaiwain. He is His Highness Sheikh / Saud bin Rashid bin Ahmed bin Rashid bin Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Rashid bin Majid Al Mualla. He is the eldest son of the late, Sheikh / Rashid bin Ahmed bin Rashid Al Mualla. He is a member of Al Ali tribe, which is the tribe of the rulers of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, which is a branch of Rabia, from bin Oded bin Zaid, and the rulers of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain are from the Al Ali tribe.His Highness was born in the city of Umm Al Quwain on 01/10/1952, married to the daughter of His Highness Sheikh / Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and he has ten sons.He completed his primary and preparatory education in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, and finished his secondary education in the Republic of Lebanon. He completed his university education at Cairo University and graduated in 1973 from the Faculty of Economics. | who is the ruler of Umm al Qaiwain | 10. H.H Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuami was born 1931 . He is the ruler of the Emirate Ajman and member of the UAE Supreme Council . He is the 10th ruler of the Emirate Ajman . H.H Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuami succeeded to his late father Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi on September 6th 1981 . He was the deputy ruler since 1960 . He received his early education in Dubai in 1940 , then went to Cairo , Egypt , to continue his higher education . Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuami became involved in the political affairs of the Emirate and became deputy ruler . | who is the ruler of Ajman | 11. Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Qaiwain, Ajman combined to form the United Arab Emirates | which 7 emirates joined to form UAE | 12. Bonus: What was the name of the UAE before independence? | The Trucial States | 13. Bonus: What does Bedouin mean? | desert-dweller | 14. Bonus: What is the national bird of the UAE? | Falcon | 15. Bonus: What is the national fruit of the UAE? | Date |
Colors of the UAE flag: white for peace and honesty; red for hardiness, bravery, strength and courage; green for hope, joy, love and optimism; and black for the defeat of enemies or strength of mind&choe=UTF-8
Question 1 (of 15)
Arif Al Sheikh Abdullah Al Hassan wrote the lyrics of the UAE National Anthem. The lyrics were adopted in 1996.&choe=UTF-8
Question 2 (of 15)
H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is the founder of the UAE. His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan served as President of the United Arab Emirates since the formation of the Federation on 2 December 1971 and as Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi since 1966. Born around 1918 in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed was the youngest of the four sons of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi from 1922 to 1926. In 1968 with the British announcement of the country’s withdrawal from the Arabian Gulf, Sheikh Zayed stepped to action to quickly establish closer ties with the Emirates. Together with the late Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Sheikh Zayed called for a Federation that would include not only the seven Emirates that made up the Trucial States, but also Qatar and Bahrain. Eventually seven states followed Sheikh Zayed in establishing the UAE, which formally emerged on the international stage on 2 December 1971. &choe=UTF-8
Question 3 (of 15)
H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the second President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the 16th Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the largest of the seven Emirates which comprise the UAE. Born in 1948, in the Eastern Region of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa is the eldest son of Sheikh Zayed. His mother is Her Highness Sheikha Hessa bint Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his full name is Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan bin Zayed bin Khalifa bin Shakhbout bin Theyab bin Issa bin Nahyan bin Falah bin Yas. Sheikh Khalifa is married to Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Suhail Al Mazrouei, and together they have eight children: two sons and six daughters. His Highness is also a grandfather to several grandchildren. After his father's passing and his accession to the role of the President of the UAE, Sheikh Khalifa launched an initiative to evolve the nomination system for members of the Federal National Council, which was seen as a first step towards the establishment of direct elections in the UAE. Sheikh Khalifa is renowned as being a good listener, modest, affable and interested in his people, frequently conducting direct outreach through official missions and other occasions. As a result he is much loved and revered. His Highness has many hobbies, including fishing and falconry, both pastimes he developed a love for from his father, the late Sheikh Zayed.&choe=UTF-8
Question 4 (of 15)
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum was born on July 15, 1949. He is the third of four sons of His Highness Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum who also include Their Highnesses Sheikh Maktoum, Sheikh Hamdan and Sheikh Ahmed. On the 4th of January 2006, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum became the Ruler of Dubai following the death of his brother Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. On 5 January, 2006, members of the UAE Supreme Council elected His Highness Sheikh Mohammed as the Vice President of the UAE.&choe=UTF-8
Question 5 (of 15)
H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al Qasimi is the ruler of Ras al Khaimah. His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr al Qasimi ruler of Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah , he was raised and received his early education in Ras Al Khaimah, until he graduated from high school, then went to USA to continue his higher education. He joined the University of Michigan where he studied Economics and Political Science. After finishing his higher education in 1979, he returned to UAE and was appointed as chief of Ras Al Khaimah Royal Court (Al Diwan Al Amiri). In 1986, His Highness was appointed as Chairman of of Ras Al Khaimah Municipal Council. He also chaired many boards of companies. His father Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammad al-Qassimi appointed him as Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. Shortly after becoming Deputy Ruler in 2005, he established Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority to implement, develop and manage the infrastructure. He ruled Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in October 27, 2010, after the death of his father Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammad al-Qassimi, and became member of the Supreme Council of the Union.&choe=UTF-8
Question 6 (of 15)
H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qasimi is the ruler of Sharjah. His full name is His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saqr bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Saqr bin Rashid Al Qasimi was born in Sharjah on Sunday, 2nd July 1939 AD, 14th Jumada-I 1358 Hijri. His mother is Sheikha Maryam bint Sheikh Ghanem bin Salim bin Abdullah bin Saeed bin Sabt bin Matar bin Sultan bin Faris bin Shahwan Al Shamsi.His Highness has four brothers and two sisters: Sheikh Khalid, Sheikh Saqr, Sheikh Abdul Aziz, Sheikh Abdullah, Sheikha Shiekha and Sheikha Naema. His Highness also has half-brothers and sisters: Sheikh Rashid, Sheikh Humaid, Sheikh Ali, Sheikha Mouza, Sheikha Alia, Sheikha Ghaya, Sheikha Noura, Sheikha Aisha and Sheikha Azza. His senior wife was Sheikha Moza bint Salim bin Mohammed bin Manee Al Falasi (her grandmother, Sheikha Mouza bint Sheikh Ghanem bin Sheikh Salim Al Shamsi, is His Highness’s aunt), and with whom he had two children: his son, Sheikh Mohammed (May God rest his Soul), who passed away at a young age, and his daughter, Sheikha Azza. His Highness also married Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, with whom he has three daughters and one son: Sheikha Bodour, Sheikha Noor, Sheikha Hoor and Sheikh Khalid.&choe=UTF-8
Question 7 (of 15)
H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi is the ruler of the emirate Fujairah and a member of the Supreme Council since 1974. His Highness was born on the 22nd of February 1949 in the emirate of Fujairah, where he completed his early education. His Highness travelled to the United Kingdom to complete his studies in the Military Academy. He returned to the UAE in 1971 to support his father as Deputy Ruler of the emirate of Fujairah. In 1971, after the proclamation of the UAE Federation, he was named as Minister of Agriculture and Fishery. In 1974 and after his father’s demise, His Highness became the Ruler of the emirate of Fujairah, when he was only 25 years old.&choe=UTF-8
Question 8 (of 15)
H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla is the ruler of Umm al Qaiwain. He is His Highness Sheikh / Saud bin Rashid bin Ahmed bin Rashid bin Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Rashid bin Majid Al Mualla. He is the eldest son of the late, Sheikh / Rashid bin Ahmed bin Rashid Al Mualla. He is a member of Al Ali tribe, which is the tribe of the rulers of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, which is a branch of Rabia, from bin Oded bin Zaid, and the rulers of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain are from the Al Ali tribe.His Highness was born in the city of Umm Al Quwain on 01/10/1952, married to the daughter of His Highness Sheikh / Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and he has ten sons.He completed his primary and preparatory education in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, and finished his secondary education in the Republic of Lebanon. He completed his university education at Cairo University and graduated in 1973 from the Faculty of Economics.&choe=UTF-8
Question 9 (of 15)
H.H Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuami was born 1931 . He is the ruler of the Emirate Ajman and member of the UAE Supreme Council . He is the 10th ruler of the Emirate Ajman . H.H Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuami succeeded to his late father Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi on September 6th 1981 . He was the deputy ruler since 1960 . He received his early education in Dubai in 1940 , then went to Cairo , Egypt , to continue his higher education . Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuami became involved in the political affairs of the Emirate and became deputy ruler .&choe=UTF-8
Question 10 (of 15)
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Qaiwain, Ajman combined to form the United Arab Emirates&choe=UTF-8
Question 11 (of 15)
Bonus: What was the name of the UAE before independence?&choe=UTF-8
Question 12 (of 15)
Bonus: What does Bedouin mean?&choe=UTF-8
Question 13 (of 15)
Bonus: What is the national bird of the UAE?&choe=UTF-8
Question 14 (of 15)
Bonus: What is the national fruit of the UAE?&choe=UTF-8
Question 15 (of 15)
