Description
Great Wall of China Escape Room Activity
The Great Wall of China Escape Room gives students a chance to get out of their seats and solve clues! This escape room activity covers the following topics: the building of the Great Wall of China through different dynasties and Mongol invaders. No prior knowledge is needed. I prefer to use this as an introduction activity but it could be used for review of a unit as well.
What’s Included?
✅ Four half page reading passages
✅ Four decoders
✅ Questions for each passage (multiple choice, fill in the blank and true/false)
✅ Teacher directions
✅ Answer key
✅ Student directions
✅ Hint cards
✅ How to decode puzzles
✅ How to save time if the activity is taking too long
✅ Words to know: A glossary of terms
✅ Early Finisher Activity: Text marking
Students will practice reading comprehension and critical thinking skills to solve puzzles. Each clue will reveal interesting facts about the Great Wall of China.
You do NOT need a lock! You do NOT need envelopes! You do NOT have to cut out puzzle pieces! This product is meant to make your life easy! Just print and go!
Please look at the preview to determine if this resource/reading level works for your age group. Younger students may need some help with some of the more difficult clues (hint cards and how to). Students have to answer questions about each passage to ensure understanding.
Students may work individually, with a partner or in small groups to solve four puzzles in order to determine the final code. I prefer partner work for best results!
An answer key and easy to follow teacher directions are provided.
Time needed: 45-60 minutes (it really all depends on your students reading skills)
You can decide how much time your students have to complete the activity. Maybe some students don’t finish, but that’s OK! They still learned something new! I often stop once the first three students solve all the clues. Time management strategies are included.
Basic subtraction skills are needed, a calculator may be used if needed. Example: 1629-1624=5
Jessica C. –
A great resource- thank you for making and sharing this.
Madeline S. –
My students loved this game/escape room. It was so engaging and fun.
Carla L. –
This was very engaging and a great review for our social studies standards about Ancient China.
Sithembile N. –
My students loved this resource. So engaging thank you.
Megan M. –
My students were totally engaged for this activity. It was a fun way to wrap up our China unit.
Melanie M. –
Great resource
Around the World with Ms Davis –
These escape rooms are SO fun! My students love them! Thank you!
Lorena D. –
Absolutely fabulous. My students loved this escape room. 3/4’s found it challenging but very fun, My 5/6 found it enjoyable but easy.
Candice Van Eck –
Great resource
Melissa H. –
My students loved this activity – very engaging. Admitted they learned stuff too! However, they finished quicker than I expected. Though – they were the above average students, average to low students will find this appropriately challenging! Great work!