Description
The Extended Amendments Escape Room (U.S. Constitution) will take students on a secret mission around the classroom! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the extended amendments of the United States Constitution.
This Escape Room has students walking around the classroom breaking codes. The codes include ciphers, Morse code, cryptograms and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders/clues. This resource includes a brief overview of amendments 11-27.
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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Megan F. –
This is an engaging way for students to focus on the “extra” amendments. We spend a lot of time on 1-10 so this is a good chance for them to review.
Kelbey McMath –
For years I’ve struggled with having something engaging for my students to do for these amendments. This resource is fantastic and really motivated students to learn about amendments 11-27! It is a truly no-prep lesson that really pulled the kids in. Thank you!
Robert S. –
Best resource that I have used in a while! I will be making more purchases from this author in the very near future!
Angelina E. –
Such a great resource! My students stayed engaged and focused. Loved that this worked with multiple grade levels and learners.
Susan L. –
These escape rooms from Lisa at ThinkTank are absolutely incredible! My kids – and I – love them. The first time through, the kids struggle trying to figure out the puzzles – and I let them. The best thing is when they finally figure them out and have those lightbulb moments we all crave. Beyond that, the passages are relevant, well-written, and perfect for reviews (at least that is how I use them.) (I use her other resources throughout each chapter.) The escape rooms have fun facts woven within, and my students and I love them. SO many thanks going out to Lisa for this amazing product!
Lisa Fink –
Thank you SO much! You just made my day and brought a huge smile to my face 🙂