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. This structure is used to cross the ditch | bridge | 2. The vehicle is used to pick up kids from school and its sum is 6+6 | White Van #12 | 3. You walk 13 laps around this area of the YMCA to equal 1 mile (run 2 laps) | track | 4. Basketballs can be found in this area, clue what is 1+0 | gym 1 | 5. If you want to get a good workout use this area | wellness center | 6. Stop by this area and say hi to little kids | Childwatch | 7. This area is used by members to play pickleball | gym 2 | 8. Don't forget to check out at this area when you a leaving the YMCA | checkout scanner | 9. Hotdogs, popcorn, candy and pop was once sold from this building (Hint - TOUCHDOWN) | Concession Stand | 10. This large "Mound" is a popular place on snow days | Indian Mound | 11. This place is where campers gather when the whistle blows | Shelter House | 12. Final Clue: What are the 4 values of the YMCA | Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility |
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