QR Challenge: ICT Hunt CCS2

Created using the ClassTools QR Treasure Hunt Generator

Teacher Notes

A. Prior to the lesson:

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

• Download a QR reader (e.g. I-Nigma | NeoReader | Kaywa) onto their mobile devices
• Bring these devices into the lesson.

3. Print out the QR codes.

4. Cut them out and place them around your class / school.

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B. The lesson:

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!

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C. TIPS / OTHER IDEAS

4. A detailed case study in how to set up a successful QR Scavenger Hunt using this tool can be found here.

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Questions / Answers (teacher reference)

Question	Answer
1. 1. How does a QR code work?	Scanning the QR code with a camera which reads the “code” and transfers you to the correct source of information
2. 2. How much is this binary number worth 00000011?	3
3. 3. Name three tags which are used in HTML code.	, , etc.
4. 4. In python, write a code which askes the user their favourite colour.	colour = input(“What is your favourite colour?”)
5. 5. Name two types of encryption techniques.	frequency analysis, caesar’s cipher, mobile phone, morse code
6. 6. In spreadsheets, what is conditional formatting used for?	Changing the colour of a cell depending on its inputted data.
7. 7. What is the name of the encryption method used to decrypt a message by working out how many letters appear in a piece of text and replacing them?	Frequency analysis
8. 8. In databases, name a data type.	short text, long text, numbers, auto number, currency, time and date, Yes/No, hyperlink, calculated, attachment.
9. 9. Write an algorithm for getting back to the teacher from this QR code.	depends where it is hidden.
10. 10. Write a piece of code for iteration in python.	read their text
11. 11. How can you prevent your computer from viruses?	Anti virus, don’t download unrliable content etc.
12. 12. Write a secure password.	upper and lower case, symbols, numbers etc.
13. 13. How can you protect yourself on social media?	privacy settings all to private or friends only
14. 14. Reword thee letters to make a word to do with e-safety: tteennri	internet
15. 15. Name 4 things that are inside a computer	check answers
16. 16. Write a python code that will ask the user for an answer, then use their answer in another sentence.	answer = input(“What is…”) print(“you said”, answer)
17. 17. In python, what does string mean?	letters
18. 18. Name three file types.	GIF, doc, PNG, JPEG etc.
19. 19. What is the most suitable file type to use for an animated picture?	GIF
20. 20. In spreadsheets, what will merge and centre do?	combine multiple cells together and centre the text
21. 21. Name a suitable software to create a magazine.	Microsoft Publisher
22. 22. Explain how you can refine a search in a search engine.	Advanced search and Boolean
23. 23. What is the difference between computing and ICT?	Suitable answer
24. 24. Draw a table which has 5 rows and 6 columns.	See answer
25. 25. How can a game console benefit your health?	Wii fit etc.
26. 26. What are Tags in HTML?	<>
27. 27. Name a single board computer	Raspberry pi
28. 28. What does SMART mean in terms of internet safety?	Safe, meetings, accepting, reliable and tell.

 

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