Description
The Martin Luther King Jr. Puzzle Stations will allow students to move around the classroom reading comprehension passages, and answering questions! This resource has students decode facts about Martin Luther King Jr., “I Have a Dream” speech, Rosa Parks, Montgomery Bus Boycott and more. Perfect activity for Black History Month or MLK Day!
The MLK Puzzle Stations have students decode history at each station. The codes 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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Mary Strickland –
Loved using this resource in my classroom of 6th graders
Let’s Learn Together –
My students loved this puzzle pack and they stayed engaged the entire time.
Mrs G in Elementary –
This was a great holiday activity that helped students learn about MLK while also practicing their reading skills.
Crystal G. –
Great product for my students to use in the classroom
Ana P. –
Great supplemental activity to do on MLK day! My students really enjoyed it.
Melanie P. –
Great resource. I left it for a sub and it worked out great.
Allison B. –
This was a good resource to supplement the lessons I already did in this unit.
tammy konarska –
Very engaging. The last puzzle was a little difficult for my students, but the kids liked it.
Kayla E. –
I love the low prep of these activities, along with the critical thinking aspects that come with them. The students enjoy these activities so much! The articles are also informative.
Christine G. –
I loved this resource! Students were engaged with the topic and participated in the activities that I added to it. I made a few modifications for my ESOL students. Thank you!
Nikkol Palmer –
Great resource, appreciate the time saver! Will use in the future!
Kerri B. –
This is a great stations activity for the Civil Rights unit.
Nifty Mrs Nelson –
My students found this very informational. It was a great addition to our day.
Christina C. –
My students never get tired of doing these. Even though they now know how to use all of the decoders, they have a great time trying to unlock each puzzle. I absolutely love these.
Debi H. –
If I had to rate the best activity of the year so far, I’d put this one at number one. Thank you!
Lisa Fink –
Wow! You just made my day!
Lauren Booher –
Huge hit! We loved it so much. I loop with my students so I’m bummed I can’t use this again next year but I will certainly keep it for the next time I have a fresh round of students!
Mallory Houser –
My students absolutely loved this! The puzzles were challenging and engaging! I noticed so much collaboration and teamwork taking place!
Jessica L. –
Great activity to incorporate the holiday while still completing academic content.
Beth K. –
This was a very engaging resource. Also, a great way to learn facts about MLK.
Elizabeth S. –
Wonderful MLK Day resource