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. 1) QR codes are really fun. Learn how to use them and start to run. | By shoes next | 2. 2) Go for a ride on your bike. Hippo is there, it is him you like! | TREE | 3. 3) We like to store playthings things here. Spiders could be inside, so please don’t fear! | INSIDE DECK BOX | 4. 4) This place is full of good eats. Maybe here, you’ll find your next treat. | KITCHEN | 5. 5) I’m big and green.. Patterson Township’s water machine. | MARK AND SUSIE | 6. 6) Catsss… are totally perfect, are totally worthy, of maximum RESPECT (respect)… | FRONT DOOR | 7. 7) Be quick and on guard. Check all the trees in our yard. | LEFT PINE TREE | 8. 8) Please water the plants, I don’t want them dead. Wondering which flowerbed? | FRONT SPICKET | 9. 9) Have fun and play baseball all day. Break one of these and you’ll pay! | BATHROOM WINDOW (FRONT) | 10. 10) Did you get the mail? You might want to thank a snail. | MAILBOX | 11. 11) You may notice me late at night. Look out at Betsy’s source of light. | LIGHTPOST | 12. 12) Cooking dinner outside is such a thrill. We like to cook on the _____! | GRILL | 13. 13) Keep going so you won’t be late. Your next clue is hiding by the gate | POOL GATE | 14. 14) Sit back, relax and enjoy the outdoors. This clue can be found where you make s’mores | FIRE PIT | 15. 15) It’s almost time to go to bed. Hurry and look where potter is read! | READING CHAIR | 16. 16) Do you want to play and jump? Find this clue and we’ll be pumped! | MCCASLIN | 17. 17) Shoot and score! Mr. Goalie, do you want some more? | HOCKEY NET | 18. 18) Spring is the time we start to plant. I wonder if this clue has been found by the ants? | GARDEN | 19. 19) I’m big and green. Patterson Township’s water machine. | MARK AND SUSY | 20. 20) Check north, south, east, and west. Now go lay down, it’s time to rest | BED |
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