Description
Looking for the perfect bundle for U.S. History, Social Studies or Civics? Look no further! Each American History escape room will take students on different missions around the classroom, reading comprehension passages, decoding puzzles and answering questions!
This bundle includes:
- U.S. Constitution Escape Room
- Declaration of Independence Escape Room
- Causes of the Revolutionary War Escape Room
- 13 Colonies Escape Room
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
Copyright Information : © Think Tank Teacher LLC. Please note – all material included in this resource belongs to Think Tank Teacher LLC. By purchasing, you have a license to use the material but you do not own the material. You may not upload any portion of this resource to the internet in any format, including school/personal websites or network drives unless the site is password protected and can only be accessed by students, not other teachers or anyone else on the internet.
Brandon D. –
Brilliant, engaging and useful resource! Thanks
Lisa Fink –
What a compliment! Thank you for the awesome feedback 🙂
Megan M. –
Awesome activity!
Lisa Fink –
Thank you!
nss0823 –
Great resource
Lisa Fink –
Thank You!
Suzanne K. –
This was quit a bargain. I haven’t done them all yet but The Declaration of Indepenance was awesome. It was a great way to celebrate the ending of out Revolutionary War unit. Directions were easy to follow and the clues had just the right amount of challenged mix with review.
Lisa Fink –
So glad you enjoy them 🙂
Melissa N. –
My KIDS love these!!!
Emma Gall –
Love the creativity that went into this.
Jason G. –
Kids love these activities!
Anita Marty Creations –
I use this is several different classes. The kids love it because it is something different.
Tanya M. –
Can’t wait to use this!
Joyfully Literate –
This is such a great resources! I needed something quick for this short Thanksgiving week and this is perfect. The directions are easy to understand and the setup takes no time at all. THANK YOU!
Lisa Fink –
Thank you!
Gayle C. –
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful resource!
Lisa Fink –
Glad you liked it!
Brittany Farrior –
My students love the escape rooms!
Paula W. –
I am excited to use this with my students.
Ms. Hunsberger’s Homeroom –
Great, thank you!
Lisa Fink –
Thank you!
Jennifer S. –
So excited to do these with my class this year.
Jenny N. –
Awesome idea, can’t wait to use them!
Lisa Fink –
Thank you! Have fun!
Pearl Rassette –
I paid for the bundle of 4 for US History. I have neverrrr seen my students so engaged. I used it as an introduction to the causes of the American Revolutionary War. Everything you need is included and more. I was thinking of ways to give my Special Ed and lower level learners extra help but as I was reviewing the file I noticed it is already included! All I did was copy the 4 Codes ( I used one packet for two students) and then I copied 7 Decoders (for each of the 4 codes) and put them in a plastic sleeve for protection. I then taped file folders in 4 locations around the room and slipped 7 decoders into each of those files. I used the rule: Each team can only possess 2 decoders at a time and must be returned as soon as you are done with it. Students grabbed what they needed and returned to their spots. Even my most difficult students were engaged. I have classes from 13-22 this year but I can easily see this being successful in classes of all sizes. After introducing the game (I hyped it up by playing spy music from YouTube and making them take a SPY oath: I promise, that what happens in Escape Room, stays in Escape Room. I promise, to follow all classroom expectations and rules. I promise, to be a good sport whether I lose or win.) students had about 35 mins. One class solved in 25 minutes and one class didn’t solve it at all but the rest of my classes solved at between 30-35 minutes. I even had students stay after school to finish! Before students were allowed to try the lock, I checked their work to make sure they completed each code. This was helpful because someone broke their spy oath and told a few of my afternoon kids over lunch. They immediately had the 4 digit lock combination but could not collect prizes unless they solved all 4 codes. So cheating isn’t really a big issue. I also collect all material at the end of class to help with cheating. At the end of class I surveyed students and they overwhelmingly want to do this game again which is awesome especially since they have to earn to play. Thank you for the awesome resource.
Lisa Fink –
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful feedback! I appreciate the time you took do so. Great idea about the spy music, how fun!
Josie Shafer –
I love the concept! Can’t wait to engage my students with these activities! Thanks for all the hard work and effort putting them together!
Lisa Fink –
Thank you for your kind feedback! I know they will love all of them!
Nadia B. –
Haven’t tried yet, but am excited to use
Amanda P. –
Love the concept!