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. Find the Blue Ninja's notes revealing his most recent location. Then destroy the evidence (Eat it) | basement | 2. Warning -Light Sensitive area. Use ONLY your spy flashlights. The Blue Ninja has left you a message | pliers | 3. I can see you are on my trail. Meet me at the Mouth of the House | Garage | 4. You are too late but I did hear it is somebody's birthday...enjoy your present. PS my favourite colour is RED | bomb | 5. You are obviously better than I expected but how good are you at deciphering codes. Meet me in the office | Cipher card | 6. I hope you enjoyed your cold drink....are you ready for a DEEP FREEZE?Hint: It is in the house NOT outside! | Basement storage room | 7. No more running. I am ready to meet you face to face. Grab your ammo and meet me outside! | Shed |
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