Description
The Magna Carta Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom, reading comprehension passages, and answering questions! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Magna Carta, King John of England, nobles/barons, Feudal System and Rule of Law.
The Magna Carta Escape Room is a great reading comprehension activity with a twist of fun that has students deciphering codes. The codes include ciphers, morse code, cryptograms, Polybius squares, and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders/clues.
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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Julie F. –
I always cringe at having to teach the Magna Carta but this resource changed that! My students had a blast and learned a ton while participating in this escape room.
Ashley A. –
Great activity to get students moving around the room
Chelsea B. –
My 7th graders really enjoyed working together to complete this activity. A nice supplement to our medieval Europe unit.
stacy P. –
great
Arlene T. –
Thank you!
Breanna W. –
My kids did this as a review with a sub in the room and they loved it! I got back today and they learned and they kept telling me about the Morse Code puzzle!
Marisa L. –
My students LOVE these escape room. This also allows me to put the learning back in their hands.
Allison C. –
Excellent way to engage students! It was a quick and easy set up. I added a timer to the lesson to give more of an escape room feel and my students loved it!
Marion K. –
This was a very engaging activity. It took longer than I planned for, and I had to extend it to another class period. Next time I’ll know better! It was very informative!
Short Sweet and History –
Thanks!
Sarah V. –
Good!
Hearon’s History –
HOLY MOLEY! This activity worked like a charm when my administration changed my schedule. This taught kids way more than I would ever get time to teach them about the Manga Carta! Great find! Absolutely loved it!
Caitlin T. –
So much fun! So glad I used it before schools closed down!
Amanda C. –
My child LOVES these escape room activities!!
Cristina J. –
Can’t wait to use this!