Description
The Abraham Lincoln Puzzle Stations activity will allow students to move around the classroom solving puzzles! The puzzles have students decode interesting facts about Abraham Lincoln, Civil War, Lincoln-Douglas debates, Reconstruction, Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation.
The Abraham Lincoln puzzles at each station allow students to decode new knowledge! The puzzles include ciphers, Morse code, cryptograms and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders/clues. This is a NO PREP, PRINT & GO activity!
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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GinaC Teach –
Love this resource. It will be great to use with my 3rd graders around Presidents Day. Thank for taking time to make a well thought out activity.
Emily M. –
My students loved the mystery and enjoyed this activity after reading our classroom novel about Abraham Lincoln.
Rebecca T. –
I absolutely love lessons and activities created by Think Tank. They incorporate critical thinking skills and allow students to apply their knowledge on the topic.
Deborah W. –
My students loved using this resource to reinforce their knowledge and gain new insights into Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. This resource required very little preparation and was engaging to students of all abilities! Thank you for helping me make classroom learning fun!
Michelle M. –
My students love these code breaking lessons….highly engaging and educational at the same time.
Abby S. –
A great resource. We use these right before our Lincoln themed field trip.
Christine Young –
This was a great resource and supplement for homeschool! Thanks!
Ashley E. –
My students love these escape rooms and love to compete against each other! Super engaging and super fun! Highly recommend these!
Kristen K. –
My students love these activities
Dana M. –
This was a good activity, however my students had trouble understanding this activity. I liked the way the activity supported the events and information we learned in class.
Forever 5th Grade –
Thank you. This resource is a great way to reach at home learners.
Lauren G. –
Thanks!
Chnita H. –
My students love the Escape Room activities from Think Tank. I think I have almost all of them. They are an engaging way to review content before testing.
Allison Menz –
My students found it very engaging while working in groups to complete the tasks in this activity.
Sharon D. –
Our co-op enjoyed this activity
Nashua R. –
It was a great activity. My students were really engaged!
The Book Buccaneer’s Library Adventures –
Good activity to incorporate movement in SS class
Jaime S. –
My students loved this! Thank you!
Natasha M. –
I love all the facts that come along with this resource and it is very engaging!
Inclusive Learning Creations –
My students really enjoyed this activity! It was a nice brain break and opportunity to expand on the topic.