Description
This U.S. History Escape Rooms Bundle will take students on different missions around the classroom, reading comprehension passages, decoding puzzles and answering questions! This American History bundle includes 25 different Escape Rooms. From the Revolutionary War and and Industrial Revolution to the Founding Fathers and US Constitution, I’ve got you covered!
Escape Room Topics:
- Jamestown
- Revolutionary War
- Lewis and Clark
- Industrial Revolution
- Great Depression
- Women’s Suffrage
- Supreme Court
- U.S. Constitution
- Declaration of Independence
- 13 Colonies
- Lost Colony of Roanoke
- Branches of Government
- Battle of Bunker Hill
- War of 1812
- Bill of Rights
- French and Indian War
- Mayflower
- Boston Tea Party
- George Washington
- Founding Fathers
- Roaring 20s
- Boston Massacre
- California Gold Rush
- Oregon Trail
- Paul Revere
What’s Included?
- 4 Reading Passages
- 4 Puzzle Phrases to Decode
- 4 Decoders
- 4 Differentiated Decoders
- 10 Multiple Choice Questions
- Teacher Instructions
- Answer Key
- Hint Guides – How To Decode
- Completion Signs
Watch the video or click on the preview button to take a closer look at everything included!
Skills Used:
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Peer Collaboration
- Problem Solving
To prevent students from simply decoding the puzzles, ALL questions need to be answered correctly in order to solve the final code. This ensures understanding!
Benefits of Use:
- No Prep
- Print and Go
- Cross-Curricular
- Highly Engaging
- No Locks Needed
- No silly envelopes to stuff
- No fancy shapes to cut out
Give students a chance to decode puzzles, move around the room, and read passages, all while actively learning! Students will work in pairs (or individually) and race against the clock. A friendly competition always increases engagement. No prior knowledge is needed. Each code will reveal interesting facts about the topic.
Puzzle Types:
- Cryptogram
- Morse Code
- PigPen Cipher
- Polybius Square
Options for Use:
- Anticipatory Sets
- Unit Review
- Early Finishers
- Gallery Walk
- Stations
- Sub Plans
- Rewards
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»»» Thinktivity™ Reading Passages : Click HERE
»»» Comprehension Challenge and CSI Spy Mystery: Click HERE
»»» Printable ESCAPE ROOMS: Click HERE
»»» Text Marking Detective: Click HERE
»»» Scavenger Hunts: Click HERE
»»» Digital Secret Message Activities: Click HERE
»»» Puzzle Breakouts: Click HERE
»»» Interactive Google Slides™: Click HERE
»»» Digital ESCAPE ROOMS: Click HERE
»»» Color by Number – Text Marking: Click HERE
»»» Digital Reading Passages: Click HERE
»»» Task Card Review Games: Click HERE
»»» Interactive Game Boards: Click HERE
»»» Reading Passages and Text Marking: Click HERE
»»» Back to School: Click HERE
»»» Collaborative Posters: Click HERE
»»» Digital Interactive Notebooks: Click HERE
»»» Grades 3 and 4 Escape Rooms: Click HERE
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Jay S. –
The students love these escape rooms. It gets them out of their seat and moving.
Cady B. –
I have loved using these with my students. They look forward to Escape room days and a little team competition while learning. My students get the chance to move around and they work together to find the correct answers. Thank you!
Gary B. –
This was great for my students. They worked in small groups and helped each other with each clue. What a great way for group collaboration.
Michele B. –
The class has really enjoyed these challenges and I appreciated the updated questions that made sure that the topic content had been read instead of the students just figuring out the puzzles.
Garrett M. –
I used them with GED students and they loved the break in pace, but they felt they learned a great deal the topic.
A Blissful Adventure –
I used the 13 Colonies one yesterday and my students loved it!
Robyn S. –
My scholars love them, easy set up.
Kelly M. –
I love this!
Jacob L. –
Full years worth! Thank YOU!
Thomas Shields –
Loved it!
Snowy Day Creations –
This was definitely challenging for my students as they had never experienced some of these codes before. Some didn’t finish. I have a feeling though, that they next time will be easier. Any suggestions on any pre-instruction I should have done before hand? Thanks! They did enjoy it.
Glenda P. –
My 5th graders love doing Escape activities! I’m implementing more locks and boxes to continue with the student engagement! Believe me they’re engaged when doing an escape activity! Thank you for this great resource!
Megan M. –
Awesome activity!
Lisa Fink –
Thanks!