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. Soft and plump, I’ll be right here. Throughout your dreams, you’ll keep me near. I’ll keep you comfy all through the night, and you’ll leave me here in the morning light. | (Pillow) | 2. Flat, black, and seemingly boring, I sit in the living room all day. Not until you turn me on do colors flash on my display. | (TV) | 3. From dirt, to paint, and everything in between, I’m your number one companion in keeping clean. | (Soap) | 4. Hop on, let’s go, don’t make me beg. My wheels are fast, but use your legs! | (Bike) | 5. Standing quietly against a wall, you rarely notice me though I’m tall. Inside, I keep a lot of cool things. Open my door and then you’ll see! | (Refrigerator) | 6. A full one puts a smile on your face three times a day. You keep on going like it’s a race. But as my contents start to diminish, you’ll start to think if you’re ready to finish. What am I? | (Plate) | 7. Feeling cold? Then don’t forget me! Throw me on before you go. I’m nothing special, everyone has me. People wear me when the temperature’s low. | (Jacket) | 8. On, off, that’s all I do. But my purpose does more for you! Turn me on when you're in bed at night. My brightness beats out candlelight. | (Lamp) | 9. Take a gulp to cool yourself down. When it comes to beverages, I wear the crown. Not quite as sweet as soda or juice, but no other drinks could exist without my use. | (Water) | 10. Stepping out? Wear me first! I’ll protect your feet from the worst. | (Shoes) | 11. Round and round, that’s the only way for me! I take with me all your laundry. No need to fret, they’re safe with me. I just want to keep them clean. | (Washing machine) | 12. Strong and sturdy, count on me! Just keep me locked, and you’ll see. Tall and solid, all homes have me. To get me open, you’ll need a key. | (Door) | 13. Family, friends, come sit around me. I carry food for you to enjoy. My flat surface, you place your plates. A meal for every girl and boy. | (Dining table) | 14. Jump inside, the water’s fine! If it’s not, just take your time. Move the knobs and get it right. I make sure you’re clean every day and night. | (Shower) | 15. It’s been a long day, it’s time to rest. You can lie down on your chest. Soft yet sturdy, I’ll cradle you. And in the morning, feel life anew. | (Bed) | 16. With four strong legs, I stand with pride. But please, don’t hesitate to take a ride. Though I love to stand all day, I was made for your rump to stay. | (Chair) | 17. I’m almost like your favorite chair, but you sit here when your butt is bare. There’s not much there, I will admit. Keep me clean or Mom will have a fit. | (Toilet) | 18. If it’s work or if it’s play, my features will fill up your day. No, I’m not a book or board game, but I will work just the same. So have a seat and light my screen. I’ll show you exactly what I mean. | (computer or laptop) | 19. Keep me open, keep me closed. There’s really nothing I oppose. But when it rains, or when it’s cold, to keep me shut is what you’re told. | (Windows) | 20. Here I come and there I go. I move really fast, anywhere I go. That’s why you take me when you’re in a hurry. When I zoom by, I might look blurry. | (Car) | 21. Step and step and step, you go. To reach the top, you will start low. With ever step, the goal you’ll reach. Although the journey might make it hard to breathe. | (Stairs) |
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