Description
Wow your students with the NO-PREP Atoms and Molecules Comprehension Code Escape Room! Students will complete 4 reading comprehension tasks which, if done correctly, will reveal a 4-digit code. Students will LOVE this close reading challenge! Great addition to your chemistry lessons.
Topics include: molecules, atoms, periodic table, elements, compound bonds
Students will work individually (or in pairs) and race to see who can crack the code first! A friendly competition always increases engagement. After completing each “task” students will earn a “CLUE” to shade boxes on their answer grid. In the end, the grid will reveal a four-digit code!
The close reading activities in this packet allow students to work on comprehension skills after reading the passage several times searching for text evidence. As students complete each task, they will reveal a mystery word to unscramble and a new clue. No prior knowledge is needed.
No PREP required, NO PROPS required, NO SETUP required, and NO LOCKS needed! Just print and go, it’s that easy!! You *could* purchase or use a programmable four-digit lock that allows kids to enter the final code, but that’s optional!
A police report is read and your “lead detectives” have less than an hour to solve the case. (Time can be changed to whatever works best for you)
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Reading passage
- 4 Reading comprehension tasks
- Teacher Guide
- Answer Grid (recording sheet)
- Teacher answer key
- Completion signs
- 2 Extension activities
WHAT ARE THE TASKS?
- Task 1: True or False scramble
- Task 2: Crossword scramble
- Task 3: Fill in the blank scramble
- Task 4: Cryptogram
- Extension 1: Text evidence
- Extension 2: Summary writing
Skills Used:
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Peer Collaboration
- Problem Solving
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
Options for Use:
- Anticipatory Sets
- Unit Review
- Early Finishers
- Gallery Walk
- Stations
- Sub Plans
- Rewards
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Lindsey R. –
These make my favorite sub plans – low prep, very little directions needed, and students know the routine – they liked the more collaborative opportunities with this one!
perlita O. –
This was used as a quiz, the students enjoyed using this format because it challenged them to work together and get the “correct” answer for the codes. Fun, Interactive what more can you ask for.
Bridget K. –
Grade 6 LOVED this escape room! They really needed to take the new found information and apply it.
Julie H. –
The 5th grade students were highly engaged throughout the lesson, participating actively and collaborating well. Their work showed clear progress toward mastery of the targeted standards.
Kandra H. –
This is a great resource to use with middle school students.
Deborah F. –
My ELLs sincerely benefitted from this activity. I thank you very much!
Nicole S. –
This was a great review for my students on a Friday reviewing about atoms and molecules ! Great resource!
Makenzie L. –
Wonderful resource, great for when you are absent!!