Invasive species scavenger hunt (QR/device-based) for middle/high school ecology. Students rotate through 5 QR code invasive species stations which cover; impacts and control with videos, simulations, short responses, and a quick check—print, post, go. Ideal for invasive species, biodiversity, ecology, and human impacts.

Includes: 5 QR code stations on invasive species • videos/simulations • auto-graded quiz • editable Google/Word • printable PDFs • teacher guide • class answer form.

The Content Includes:

• Invasive Species

• Locale Applications

• Case Study

• Risks to Biodiversity

• Invasive Species control

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Buyer Comments:

- "Great way to get students out of their seat and engaged in learning. Fun!!"

- "Great activity for our e-learning day"

- "Great way to get students up and moving while integrating technology."

Perfect for: ecology, biodiversity, and human impacts; sub plans or review days.

Invasive species scavenger hunt (QR code/device-based) that gets students moving, scanning, and thinking about invasive species impacts and control. Students rotate through QR code stations with videos, simulations, short responses, and a quick check—just print, post, and go.

✅ Interactive Scavenger Hunt Format: Students scan QR codes to access videos, simulations, quizzes, and more

✅ Real-World Invasive Species Content: Explore biodiversity risks, control methods, and case studies

✅ Device-Friendly & Easy Setup: Works with smartphones, tablets, or laptops—just print, post, and go

✅ Includes Editable & Printable Files: Comes in both Word and PDF formats for flexible use

Here's how you implement them:

• Print the QR codes and place them around the room

• Place your students into groups

• Let them loose! They move from Location to Location as they complete their tasks. Each Task is assigned by scanning the QR code and there are 5 Tasks per Scavenger Hunt Activity.

• Have them submit their answers directly to your email via a form on my website.

Buyer Comments:

- "This was great for distance learning with my students! Thank you."

Rating: 5/5 (extremely satisfied)

- "What a great resource! I feel like you deserve all the "A's!" I definitely will be checking out your other resources. I love that every question doesn't require the same style of response, that the questions require deeper thinking responses not just regurgitation, and that, while the work is engaging, it also provides real-learning experiences. Can't wait to use it and definitely worth the money."

- "great activity and gave students time with their one-to-one devices. thanks!"

- "My kids loved doing the scavenger hunt. They were all so engaged."

Quick Disclaimer. In order to use this activity, your classroom must have at least 1 device per 3 students. Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, and Tablets will all work perfectly.

More Buyer Comments

- "My students LOVED this scavenger hunt! It was EXACTLY what we needed to meet standards and keep the students engaged! THANK YOU!"

- "Very cool activity! My students were engaged, and it was a great review for them."

- "Love this"

- "Love these scavenger hunts!"

- "Loved it! Students could self guide. Station six gave those

that worked faster the ability to still have something to do, which was

great. Such a great resource!!"

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I've created a video that walks you through the entire activity. I did it using screen capture software on my phone so you can see exactly what your students will see. CLICK HERE to have a look.

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This activity:

• Lets your students utilize their devices

• Cuts down on wasted paper

• Combines learning with assessment

• Is a lot of fun

• Comes in both Word and PDF formats

Each Hunt is different and offers a unique way for your students to explore the topic. From Hunt-to-Hunt, possible tasks your students will face include:

• Video analysis

• Simulations

• Fully automated and marked Quiz

• Finish the story

• Start the story

• Calculations

• News article

• Opinion

• Word scramble

• Short answer

• Web research

Buyer Comments:

- "My students loved completing this activity "

- "GREAT!! I have been struggling with keeping students engaged this year and they responded really well to this activity. With and introduction and wrap-up it took 50 minutes. All the links worked perfectly. THANK you!!"

- "Fun and educational"

- "This was awesome. I made my own google form based of yours. Therefore I changed one stations with my own QR code. It was easy enough and the kids enjoyed the lesson."

- "Great resource!"

- "Students loved this activity"

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There are other Hunts as well and I'm continually adding more. Currently, the Hunts I have available include:

Space and Earth Science:

• The Seasons

• Our Solar System

• The Moon

• The International Space Station - Meeting Our Needs

• Climate Change

• Eclipse - Solar and Lunar

• The Rock Cycle

• Earthquakes and Volcanoes

• Hydrosphere and Cryosphere

Coming Soon:

- Stars

- Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors

- Exoplanets

Biology:

• Cell Organelles

• The Digestive System

• The Circulatory System

• Biochemistry - Macromolecules

• Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

• Mitosis and Cell Division

• Cells and the Cell Theory

• Cancer

• Plant Reproduction

• Cell Membrane and Transport

• Genetic Material - DNA and RNA

• Hearing and the Human Ear

• Genotype and Phenotype

• Genetic Disorders

• Classification of Living Things

• Reproductive Technologies

• Muscular and Skeletal System

• Introduction to Evolution

• DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, and Alleles

• Mutations

Coming Soon:

- Cell Membrane and Transport

- The Nervous System

- Excretory system

- Endocrine system

Physics:

• Friction

• Energy Transfer

• Average Speed, Velocity, and Displacement

• Mass, Volume, Density, and Buoyancy

• Work and Energy

• How Planes Fly

• Refraction

• Acceleration

• Power

• Liquids and Gases

• Projectile Motion

Coming Soon:

- Sound, Sound Energy, and the Speed of Sound

- Newton's Three Laws of Motion

- Kinetic and Gravitation Potential Energy

- Light and the EM Spectrum

- One and Two-Dimensional Motion

Chemistry:

• Atoms: Atomic Theory and Structure

• Physical and Chemical Changes

• Elements and the Periodic Table

• Chemical Reactions

• Types of Chemical Reactions and Balancing

• Acids, Bases and pH

• Isotopes

• The Particle Theory

• Types of Chemical Bonds

• Solutions and Mechanical Mixtures

Coming Soon:

- The Mole

- Molecular and Ionic Compounds

Electricity:

• Static Electricity

• Electricity Generation

• Fossil Fuel and Nuclear Energy Production

• Renewable Electricity Production

Ecology:

• Energy Flow in Ecosystems

• Invasive Species

• Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

• Cycling of Matter in Ecosystems

• Ecosystems and Ecological Succession

• Interactions within Ecosystems

• Plant Reproduction

• Biodiversity

• Biomes

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FAQ: Some students search “invasive specie.” This activity uses the correct term invasive species throughout and includes multiple real-world examples and control methods.