APRIL FOOLS DAY: QR CODE HUNT

How did April Fools’ Day originate? Did Burger King actually introduce the Left-Handed Whopper? Who is a noodle? Your students will enjoy knowing the answers to these and many more interesting questions with this 20 QR Code Hunt Fun Facts pack on April Fools’ Day.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
20 QR Code Cards on April Fools’ Day
2 Recording Sheets
2 page Answer Key
17 Writing Templates featuring Easter images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate.
Banners (plain and decorated)

ACTIVITY
Place the 20 QR Code Cards around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 20 questions on their recording sheets. They must scan the QR Code to find the answer for each corresponding question on their recording sheets. Students make an educated guess about the possible answer prior to scanning.
Early finishers who complete the Qr Code Hunt can design their posters. They write 2-3 facts on a template of their choice.

EVIDENCE OF LEARNING
Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most
interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters.

** These cards will assess students’ prior knowledge or alternatively pique their interest for them to want to scan the code to reveal the answer. Some cards also have picture clues (without giving away too much) to set up students for success.

ONLINE SECURITY
Once a QR code is scanned, students are not directed to a website but rather to a text only
link. If the QR Code Reader app attempts to display the answer with a web browser, choose the
option of view in ‘plain text’ in settings/preferences.