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.
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1. I create and I destroy I woke you from your sleep, I am the signal you avoid, The crowd is captivated by me, What am I? | Fire | 2. I gave you strength when you had none, Even burned I was more than what you had, I made Peeta strong, When I feel the flames, I rise, What am I? | Bread | 3. What symbol am I? “It means thanks, it means admiration, it means good-bye to someone you love” (24). | Three-fingered Salute | 4. Find two quotes (w/ page numbers!) that show the significance of the dandelion | Quotes | 5. Out of the districts I came, In 11 I signaled the end of the day, I have been with you since you were chosen, I am the piece of home near your heart, The power I have is greater than you know, Sing a sweet melody and I’ll sing back, Keep me close and I’ll bring you luck, What am I?I am the piece of home near your heart | Mockingjay Pin | 6. Find two quotes (w/ page numbers) that shows the significance of the woods in Katniss’ life | Quotes | 7. I am simple but deadly, sharp but smooth, Necessity and hunger brought you to me, In the woods were we became good friends, You can use me from afar, So you took me up in the games, What am I? | Bow and Arrow |
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