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e Energy Escape Activities Inside: • Understanding Electrical Energy Escape • Energy Sources Escape • Virtual Escape Room Creation

Grade Levels:

Elem

Elementary

Intermediate

Secondary

Subject Areas: Science Math

Language Arts

Teacher Information

Background Escape rooms have become popular activities among families, couples, even coworkers. They promote team building strategies and effective communication, while working on problem solving skills. These are skills that we hope our students are able to work on and develop within our lessons. So, escape rooms might make great activities for the classroom, provided no one is truly locked away with their students until they solve a problem! This guide will explore how to combine energy content with an escape room-style activity. Instead of creating one room, instructions will walk you through how to set up a series of puzzles, with locks and boxes that students must open by cracking a code, rather than escape from within a room. Working with students virtually or within digital platforms? We’ll also walk through how to create a digital escape room-style activity using the Google Suite. Inside this guide you’ll find notes and materials suggestions for getting started and creating your own escape situation. Next, you’ll find two sample escape rooms with teacher instructions, answer keys, and manipulatives to utilize. Finally, we’ll go over suggestions for creating your own digital version using the Google Suite of programs. NEED gratefully acknowledges Teacher Advisory Board members Amy Constant-Schott, Erin Gockel, and Libby Robertson for inspiring and devising the puzzles and content within this guide.

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Get Ready In order to create a great escape room-themed activity, you must first start by isolating a topic or content area in which you’d like to focus your puzzles. For a fun, time-filler activity, you can select a wide array of topics or random materials. For a formative assessment, you could hone the content of your puzzles in one topic area. It also might be helpful to decide a creative scenario or theme to set the stage for the escape and help encourage student participation. Rather than a key to unlock a room, you might provide them a key to a fictitious car that gets them to the dance on time, or perhaps the game football to save the school’s big game. You’ll also need to gather some supplies. In order to create a puzzle and escape situation, it is helpful to obtain a few different types of locks. The locks you have access to will help shape the content used in the game and how the puzzles are put together. You’ll also need a series of boxes, bags, or containers that can be opened, closed, and locked successfully with the locks you have available. If attempting a quick and easy escape, you may simply opt to provide several independent puzzles and place all of the components simultaneously on the table. If you prefer to create a tougher escape, you can keep most of the materials around the room, but opt for containers that stack inside each other (like suitcases or duffels), so that students cannot work ahead much and must unlock a few key components. For the most authentic escape, you may opt to have subsequent steps and puzzle parts locked inside another container, so that solving one puzzle and opening the first container will only give access to the second puzzle. Check out the information below for suggestions on physical materials to use in your escape set-up.

Containers

TYPE

Notes

Suitcases / Duffel bags

Large suitcases can fit several smaller cases inside. Use the largest case as the first to open. Make sure locks can be used with the zippers or straps.

Backpacks / Purses

Can fit inside others. Use zip ties or keychains to help secure with locks.

Tupperware

Punch holes through lids and sides of the containers for locking closed.

Mesh bags /Laundry bags Can come in many sizes. Can hold lots of different items and be folded in different ways to incorporate locks. Toolboxes/Tackle boxes/ Craft boxes

May need to get creative to ensure these lock, but because they often snap shut, they are extra durable.

Bank bags

These are made for escapes! They often have zippers and openings for locks.

Envelopes

Least secure. Great for using for your first clues.

Locks / Safe - Locks come in more varieties than you might think!

TYPE

Description

Numerical combination locks

Can use anywhere from 3 to 6 digits, toggle to get the correct digits in a line. Can be many shapes and sizes. Anything from a bike lock with cable to a traditional rounded closure. Typically allow the user to set the combination.

Padlocks (locker style)

Use a three-digit combination in the correct pattern right and left. These may come pre-set, which might affect the set-up of your game.

Alphabet locks

Often use 5 letters. You can set the combination word to be used.

Key Pad/Lock Box

Realtors most often use these when showing houses. They can allow for few or many numbers, and often letters, in the combination. Can be reset. Will hold a small item such as a key.

Key lock

Uses a key only. May be tricky if keys are lost.

Fingerprint locks

A good solution if students need to get information correct as an assessment. Only the teacher or leader’s fingerprint will open the lock when the correct information is provided.

Diversion safe

Cans, hairbrushes, books, shaving cream, etc. Household items that have a secret compartment for hiding a clue, cash, or key. These can be used as part of a hunt or puzzle to conceal a clue without requiring a lock.

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Get Set Once you’ve determined the equipment available and your topic, you’ll need to create a few different puzzles that can be solved. Puzzles can be solved using word codes, number codes, or even picture codes that don’t require locking. Use a combination of non-fiction text, charts, graphs, poems, rebus/scrambles, maps, logic puzzles, word scrambles, hidden ink, QR codes, reversed messages, physical jigsaw puzzles, and more to assemble your escape so that students must solve or find one item to move onto the next. Consider the time you have available, the complexity of the puzzles you choose, and the topic when deciding how many puzzles to incorporate. Some puzzles, like logic puzzles, typically require more time for solving. A good strategy is to include a few easier items for every difficult item. As you go, we suggest you make yourself a master key or spreadsheet that itemizes the containers and placement of any items, type of lock (if any) and the code, where the clues come from, materials needed, and what is in the container. It also will be fun to determine the scenario that motivates students to participate. Examples might include: get to the dance on time, save the building from an evil anti-hero, or solving a crime. Like an escape room might have extra trinkets and decorations, you can use your scenario to help add interest to your escape challenge. Create fake news articles, tickets, even pictures that can enhance the setting. Decide if you will verbally provide students the scenario, or if it will be written and incorporated as a prop. Create any additional written materials and set-up all of the escape stations in preparation for each group. Before you duplicate your stations, it might be helpful to set up one entire escape and make sure all parts work. Perhaps even employ a test subject or two to try it out for you. Once you’re satisfied with the progression, duplicate your set-up so that you can have several groups working at once. Ensure all locks are scrambled well. Create a photo booth for groups to take “I escaped” photos. Determine any time restrictions, rules, and logistics you might include. For example, if you want to build in hints for certain puzzles, you may opt to hand students a note card with a hint, but each hint might dock them a minute from their overall time. You could also include “fast passes” that allow students to skip one puzzle in exchange for a lengthy time penalty. Finally, add in any distractors you might like to include as decoration or as a way to throw students off the scent. See the resources list below for sample options. Decide if you will incorporate any prizes or final tokens that fit with your scenario and create or procure as needed.

Go! Welcome students into the escape. Give them any introduction to the scenario, any rules for the escape session, and answer any questions. Split students into groups. Assign students roles if necessary. Roles can include: time keeper, project manager, organizer, recorder, reader, and communicator. Send students to their stations and start the time clock. Monitor groups and provide hints or manage any group “distress.” As groups finish, keep track of their times and any penalties. Ask each group to reflect by writing about two things their group did well and two things their group could improve upon. Each group should also create a summary of vocabulary or content ideas used in the escape. As the class finishes, or as time is called, reflect as a whole class with each group sharing their struggles, successes, and the information learned or reinforced in the activity. Allow groups time for photo ops, as available.

Additional Resources / Ideas Ticket generator – http://faketicketgenerator.com Rebus generator – www.festisite.com Fake receipts – www.fakereceipt.us/sales_receipt.php Fake newspaper clippings – www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.asp Create a cipher and a decoder wheel – www.dabblesandbabbles.com/printable-secret-decoder-wheel/ Create fake IDs *with caution* – www.festisite.com/documents/drivers-license/use/new-york/ Use mirrors and write messages backwards. Write a letter with missing text that is in a sealed envelope. Give students scrabble tiles to figure out the missing words. Create a “snote” digital visual puzzle - https://snotes.com/snotes-ideas-successes/what-is-a-snote/

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Understanding Electrical Energy Escape

Grade Levels

Background

Elementary, grades 3-5

This escape has an electricity and electrical energy theme. You could easily substitute non-fiction text from another grade level, as needed, and adjust the codes and locks where necessary.

Intermediate, grades 6-8 Secondary, grades 9-12

Objectives

Difficulty

Students will be able to define electricity. Students will be able to solve puzzles and riddles by analyzing non-fiction text to look for clues. Students will be able to describe how electricity is transported. Students will be able to describe safety protocols around electrical devices and wires.

Materials PER STATION Manila envelope with clasp Tape Small lockable containers (4 per setup) Stapler Invisible ink /UV light Calculators (optional) 1 Lock with 4 letter combination (letters = NEED) 1 Lock with 4 number combination

1 Lock with 3 number combination 1 Lock with arrow dial (up, down, left, right) Blank jigsaw puzzle template Prizes Decorations, distractors, etc. Device for timing (an app or clock displayed on a front screen may work well)

Copies COPIES NEEDED

COPIES PROVIDED IN GUIDE

School Energy Inspectors Student Task 1Worksheet Guide, pages 39-46 Task 2 Image Instruction sheet with invisible ink Task 3 Worksheet

Task 4 Images Task 5 EnergyGuide Label Task 6 Maze

Procedure 1. Make copies of the handouts listed in the chart above. Preview them with the teacher key chart on the next page. Decide if you will alter any of the set-ups and adjust the materials list accordingly.

Easy to medium One puzzle requires dividing by a decimal to determine lock code

Time to Complete 30-40 minutes or less depending on students and set-up

Setup Notes All copies referenced under “copies needed” can be accessed by heading to shop.NEED.org. Type in the title of the guide in the search bar. Add the free digital download to your cart, and check out to receive your free digital download. Print copies of the pages as needed. Laminating handouts and worksheets may make for quicker set-up in the future. Invisible ink and UV lights can be easily procured from Amazon or other toy retailers.

2. Gather supplies from the list above, or with any alterations desired, for the number of set-ups you require. 3. Assemble each escape set-up following the teacher key chart. Create the opening prompt by creating a sheet that says “Instructions for getting started: Read between the lines. Don’t work alone.” In between the lines of the prompt, write in invisible ink “Start with Understanding Electrical Energy.” 4. Prepare any additional distractors, scenario overviews, and introductions in written format and place with each set-up. 5. Display the clock. 6. Give students an introduction to the activity, discuss any rules, the procedure for hints and time penalties, and what to do when finished. 7. Debrief as a class. Review page 4 for debrief suggestions. ©2020 The NEED Project

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Understanding Electrical Energy Escape - Teacher Key Chart TYPE OF CODE FOR CLUE COMES WITH LOCK LOCK

WHAT’S INSIDE

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

INSTRUCTION / HINT

1. Manila Envelope None with “Understanding Electrical Energy”

None

Instruction sheet: “Read between the lines. Don’t work alone”.

School Energy Instruction Inspectors, Student sheet with Guide, pages 39-41 invisible ink “Understanding Mini UV light Electrical Energy” readers Task 1 worksheet

Use the reading to answer the questions on the worksheet. One letter from each word will help you unlock the next container!

2. Container A

4 Letters

NEED

Task 1 worksheet

Puzzle with Task 2 image on it

Put the puzzle together to know where to go next!

3. Packet with Task 2 image in Color on front

None

Assembly of Puzzle in Container A. (puzzle is task 2 image)

Task 2 image in Mini UV light color (front of readers packet) School Energy Inspectors, Student Guide, pages 43-44 Task 3 worksheet

Use the reading to answer all the questions. Each question is a number. Use one number from each answer to find the correct code to unlock the next container.

4. Container B

4 Digits

1980

Task 3 worksheet, code will be taken from boxed characters

School Energy Inspectors, Student Guide, page 42 Task 4 images with invisible ink arrows on the back (or front) using the code for container C (up, left, right, down)

Use the reading to put the images in order. Hopefully these images can help you “illuminate” the code for the next lock!

5. Container C

4 Arrows

Up, Left, Right, Down

Task 4 images placed in correct order & using UV light readers to find invisible ink arrows

School Energy Calculator Inspectors, Student (optional) Guide, page 44-45 Task 5 EnergyGuide Label

Read about appliances. Help us determine how many kilowatthours our new refrigerator might use to unlock the final box!

6. Container D

3 Digits

400

Solving the EnergyGuide label math (48/.12 = 400)

School Energy Inspectors, Student Guide, page 46

Don’t get tangled up in being careless around electrical devices. Use the reading and work backwards on the maze. Fill in the top row by matching the picture on the bottom to a rule from the reading!

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Understanding Electrical Energy Escape TASK 1 Worksheet

Instructions: Read “Understanding Electrical Energy” then write the correct answers in the boxes on your answer sheet. Use the corresponding letters to open the lock!

1. Millions of atoms would fit on the head of a ___ ___ 2. Moving ___ ___

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ are called electricity.

3. In magnets, the atoms are ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

___ so that the electrons are not in balance.

4. Magnets can create electricity and electricity can produce magnetic ___ ___ ___ ___

___ .

Use your answer to open the lock on the black toolbox! ____ ____ ____ ____

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Understanding Electrical Energy Escape TASK 2 Image

Atom PROTON NUCLEUS

NEUTRON

ELECTRON

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Understanding Electrical Energy Escape TASK 3 Worksheet

Instructions: Read pages 43 and 44. Use the answers in the boxes to answer the question at the bottom. Use the numbers to open the lock! 1. What decade had the lowest residential electricity use?

_____ _____ _____

2. What decade crossed the 900 billion kilowatt hour use mark? _____

_____ _____

3. What percent of a school’s energy is used by appliances, machines, and electronic devices? _____ 4. 4. How many watts is a kilowatt? _____ _____

_____

NEED began promoting an energy conscious and educated society by creating effective networks of students, educators, business, government, and community leaders in what year? ——— ——— ——— ——— !

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Understanding Electrical Energy Escape TASK 4 ImageS

Power Plant

Transmission Lines Power Tower

Transformer

Distribution Lines Transformer

Electric Poles Transformer

Home

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Understanding Electrical Energy Escape TASK 5 EnergyGuide Label U.S. Government

Federal law prohibits removal of this label before consumer purchase.

Refrigerator-Freezer ● Automatic Defrost ● Top-Mounted Freezer ● No through-the-door ice

Brand B Model 1 Capacity: 21.1 Cubic Feet

Compare ONLY to other labels with yellow numbers. Labels with yellow numbers are based on the same test procedures.

Estimated Yearly Energy Cost

Cost Ranges

$48

Models with similar features

All models

$40

$75 $139

$25

? kWh

Estimated Yearly Electricity Use l l l

Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. Both cost ranges based on models of similar size capacity. Models with similar features have Automatic Defrost, Top-Mounted, and no Through-the-Door Ice Service. Estimated energy cost based on a national average electricity cost of 12 cents per kWh.

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Understanding Electrical Energy Escape TASK 6 MAze

Instructions: Trace the maze from the bottom. Fill in the blanks at the top with an electrical safety tip that matches the starting point at the bottom. Turn this into your teacher and stop your clock when your answers are approved.

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Understanding Electrical Energy Escape - Answer Key

Task 1 Worksheet 1. P I N 2. E L E C T R O N S 3. A R R A N G E D 4. F I E L D S N E E D

Task 3 Worksheet 1. 1 9 5 0 2. 1 9 9 0 3. 1 8 4. 1 0 0 0 1 9 8 0!

Task 4 Worksheet Power Plant  Transmission Lines  Distribution Lines  Home

Task 5 Worksheet ? kwh x $0.12/kwh = $48 per year

Task 6 Worksheet 1. Don’t insert anything into an outlet except a plug. 2. Turn off or unplug it before changing a light bulb. 3. Don’t fly a kite or climb a tree near a power line.

4. Dry your hands before you plug or unplug a cord.

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Background

Intermediate, grades 6-8

This escape has an energy sources theme and goes nicely with NEED’s Intermediate Energy Infobook. It would make a great opening activity to introduce students to an energy unit and the infobooks. This escape will use the text pages from the infobooks and students will have to read and analyze to find items that might help them solve the puzzles.

Secondary, grades 9-12

Time to Complete 60 minutes or less depending on students and set-up

Objectives

Difficulty

Students will be able to solve puzzles and riddles by analyzing non-fiction text to look for clues.

Medium to hard Logic puzzle is included. Discuss and practice these with students ahead of time to cut down on struggles.

Students will be able to describe important energy source events in history.

Students will be able to list important energy vocabulary.

Students will be able to describe energy saving tips.

Materials PER STATION Tape Lockable containers or suitcases (5 per setup) Calculators (optional) 1 lock with 5 letter combination (letters = HYDRO) 2 locks with 4 number combination 2 locks with 3 number combination Prizes or certificates Decorations, distractors, etc. Device for timing (an app or clock displayed on a front screen may work well)

Copies COPIES NEEDED Intermediate Energy Infobook, pages 12-19, 22-23, 27-28, 32, 34-35, 42-43 Instruction sheet Word scrambles

COPIES PROVIDED IN GUIDE Energy Years Poem Logic Puzzle Student Pictures Rebus

States Map Chemistry Poem

Set-up Notes All copies referenced under “copies needed” can be accessed by heading to shop.NEED.org. Type in the title of the guide in the search bar. Add the free digital download to your cart, and check out to receive your free digital download. Print copies of the pages as needed. These will be posted around the room. It is highly recommended that these are laminated. Laminating handouts and worksheets may make for quicker set-up in the future. We have designed this as an “escape suitcase,” in which each puzzle is locked inside a series of other bags. Each is unlocked using materials hung or placed around the room. Once the code is determined, students head to their suitcase to try and unlock the outer bag, revealing a slightly smaller bag inside, and so on. All bags are locked and inside a bigger container, so that students can only see the biggest container. Prepare container 5 first as it is the innermost container. It may be helpful to make sure students have pencils and scrap paper available.

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Procedure 1. Make copies of the puzzles and Infobook pages listed in the chart on page 14. Preview them with the teacher key chart on the next page. Decide if you will alter any of the set-ups and adjust the materials list accordingly. 2. Gather supplies from the materials list with any alterations desired, for the number of set-ups you require. 3. Create the opening directions found in the teacher key chart on a sheet of paper. Create a “YOU ESCAPED” certificate to place in the last bag, if desired. 4. Create the hydropower word scrambles used in the first code by typing or writing out the following scrambled words (unscrambled in parenthesis), each on its own page in large font: a. wodroypher (hydropower) b. nattipiorceip (precipitation) c. sandnocnotie (condensation) d. eanovraptio (evaporation) e. nubrite (turbine) f. gallfin (falling) 5. Assemble each escape set-up following the teacher key chart. Make sure to assemble container 5 FIRST, as it will be the innermost container. Prepare any additional distractors, scenario overviews, and decorations in written format and place with each set-up. Make sure all bags contain their requisite puzzle and each bag is locked and scrambled well. 6. Hang all informational text pages and word scrambles on the wall. If you wish to challenge students, scramble the pages in no particular order. If you wish to make it a quicker escape, group pages used for each puzzle together. For an even quicker escape, use highlighter to highlight information students might use within the pages. Hang the student pictures. 7. Display the clock. 8. Give students an introduction to the activity, discuss any rules, the procedure for hints and time penalties, and what to do when finished. 9. Debrief as a class. Review page 4 for debrief suggestions.

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Energy Sources Escape Teacher Key Chart

CONTAINER / ITEM Directions to Post

TYPE OF CODE FOR CLUE COMES WITH LOCK LOCK

WHAT’S INSIDE

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

INSTRUCTION / HINT

Everything you need to succeed is in this room. Brains and teamwork only – no electronics. When I say go, you must scramble to find the word that opens the first container.

1. Largest bag or suitcase (wheeled suitcase)

5 Letters

WATER

Using the theme of the word scrambles

Energy Years Poem

2. Medium bag (duffel bag)

4 Digits

9213

Taking the sum of the years on the Energy Years Poem

Logic Puzzle

3. Medium small bag/ case (book bag)

4 Digits

9346

4. Small case (makeup case or small tote)

3 Digits

5. Smallest case (bank bag or coin purse)

3 Digits

Check out the scrambles on the wall. What is the theme of them all? Intermediate Energy Infobook, pages 12-19, 42-43

Don’t fear, use the informational text to find the right year!

Solving the Logic Rebus and States Puzzle to determine Map the code

Pictures of students

This Green Team is motivated to save and help you find the code. Read the clues to get into solving mode.

849

Using the Rebus to determine the power plant name, then using the text to find the state. The numbers for each state on the map will provide the code.

Intermediate Energy Infobook, pages 22-23, 27-28, 34-35

Haven’t you heard? Each picture is only worth one word. Solve the puzzles to find a name, and look for the state to end this game!

736

Use the alphabet Prize or certificate as a cypher – 1=A, 2=B (taken from the poem), to decipher the clue on the bottom of the poem. Do the math to find the code.

Intermediate Energy Infobook, page 32

Use the poem to learn your A-B-Cs and 1-23s. Then do the math, if you please!

Chemistry Poem

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Energy Sources Escape - Energy Years Poem

The ways we use energy are the sum of many years refined Italians began to use natural steam to move a turbine

_________

Edwin Drake led the way with petroleum in Penn

_________

A toy, a key, a breezy day, and a man named Ben

_________

Wisconsin led the way in using water for power

_________

Baltimore, MD used natural gas to keep lamps lit for hours

_________ _________

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Energy Sources Escape - Energy Conservation Logic Puzzle

When your school’s Green Team walked around the building, they found items wasting energy in four rooms. Each member of the team quickly took action to conserve energy. For each Green Team member, determine the room they visited, the number of items they found wasting energy, and what they did to save energy at school.

GREEN TEAM MEMBER

ROOM

NUMBER OF ITEMS IN ROOM

ENERGY CONSERVING ACTION

Edmond

Jaden

Alton

Erin

Unlock code: ___________

CLUES 1. Three open windows were found in the art room, but not by Erin. 2. In one room, Edmond found nine lights still on. 3. Four aluminum cans were found in the office trash bin. Someone recycled them. 4. Neither Erin nor Jaden went into the gym. 5. Alton did not find the six computers left on in the library, because he went to the office.

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Energy Sources Escape - States Map

9 26

Energy Sources Escape - Chemistry Poem

Roses are red B is two Chemistry is sweet And so are you 6 9 14 4 20 8 5 “16 18 15 4 21 3 20” 15 6 15 24 25 7 5 14 1 14 4 21 18 1 14 9 21 13

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Energy Sources Escape Answer Key

Energy Years Poem The ways we use energy are the sum of many years refined Italians began to use natural steam to move a turbine

1904

Edwin Drake led the way with petroleum in Penn

1859

A toy, a key, a breezy day, and a man named Ben

1752

Wisconsin led the way in using water for power

1882

Baltimore, MD used natural gas to keep lamps lit for hours

1816

9213

Logic Puzzle GREEN TEAM MEMBER Edmond Jaden Alton Erin

ROOM

NUMBER OF ITEMS IN ROOM

Gym

Turned off lights

Art Room

Closed windows

Office

Recycled aluminum cans

Library

Powered down computers

Rebus / Map

Chemistry Poem Roses are red



Solar

California (8)

B is two Chemistry is sweet

Star

And so are you 1=A 2=B 3=C

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Block

Rhode Island (4)

Island

+ Safe

ENERGY CONSERVING ACTION



Pennsylvania (9)

6 9 1 4 20 8 5 “16 18 15 4 21 3 20” 15 6 F I N D T H E P R O D U C T O F 15 24 25 7 5 14 O X Y G E N

1 14 4 A N D

21 18 1 14 9 21 13 U R A N I U M

Harbor

Math: O=8 U = 92 92 x 8 = 736

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Virtual Escape Room Creation

Grade Levels Elementary, grades 3-5 Intermediate, grades 6-8 Secondary, grades 9-12

Time to Complete 1-2 class periods

Difficulty Easy to hard You can tailor the difficulty to the students you are working with

Set-up Notes There are many online tutorials for creating your own Google Suite Escape Room, and even downloadable templates to use to get you started. Conducting a quick internet search should set things up nicely.

Background For many teachers, using software, personal devices, and technology in the classroom has become quite the norm. Classes can be taught in-person or virtually, and synchronously and asynchronously. For those who like the idea of an escape room – style activity, but don’t want to mess with the setup, or can’t have all of your students in one place, these quick and simple instructions will help you create a digital energy escape using the Google Suite.

Get Ready Ensure you have a Google account and are familiar with creating Google Forms and Slides. Ensure your students have access to the Google Suite. They may use any device that works with the Google Suite to interact with your escape. Devise your purpose or goal. What will the students need to solve? Decide upon your time limit. How long will students have to solve their puzzles? Think about what information you would like to have them “unlock,” find, or learn from completing your escape. You will use Google Forms to create a series of “locks” or questions that will only unlock when the correct answer has been typed in. Consider how you will use clues within your content to unlock the “locks” in your Google Form.

Get Set 1. Create a folder for your escape in Google Drive. 2. Create clues. Gather sections of non-fiction text, worksheets, diagrams, a series of quiz questions, puzzles, etc. Create a clue from each that must be unlocked. For example, using a handout with the forms of energy listed, provide the following clue: “If you want to sort forms of energy into two groups, potential and ___________ are what you would choose.” In this case, kinetic would need to be entered to unlock the next question. To challenge your students more, you could have them answer a series of multiple choice questions and they must use the correct combination of answers to unlock the next question. 3. Create a Google Form and type in all of your clues. Start by creating a question and choosing the type. You can label each question with a number or a hint to describe the code students must enter. Select the three dots at the bottom right of your question and choose “Response Validation.” This will allow you to set the correct text or numeric code that will unlock the next question. Be sure to check “equal to” and “required” to be sure that students only unlock the question with a correct response. You can also add a response or hint to tell students to try again if they entered an incorrect answer. Make sure to add each “lock” or clue as its own section. Save the form in your Google Drive. 4. Test your form to make sure it works as you’d like it. 5. Create a Google Slide to house all of your escape room items. Create hyperlinks that link to the Google Form and any source materials on the Google Slide. You can get creative with this by using clip art or pictures. When students click on an item it can bring up a scanned page (that is saved in your Drive) that will help them find an answer to a locked item on the Google Form. For a fun escape-style room, make your Google Slide look like a room and link all of the source materials from step 2 to items students might see in a room. For example, have information or graphics on lighting appear when students click on the lamp in the room. You can incorporate a timer, instructions, distractors, and more.

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6. Make sure to create a set of instructions for students. Link to this on your Google Slide so that it’s one of the first things students will click. 7. Test all of your links to ensure they are active and working. It may make sense to share the slide itself with another teacher or friend to test out ahead of time. 8. Decide how you will share your escape room slide. If you use Google Classroom, simply upload it as an assignment. You may also create a shareable link for students and post it. You’ll need to make sure the settings allow for anyone to access the link.

Go! Make sure students are logged in and familiar with the Google Suite. Share your Google Slide escape room with the class. Discuss any timing, rules, and help students troubleshoot. Allow students time to complete their escapes. The Google Form will provide you an option to see student responses in a Google Sheet. Discuss as a class.

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