Description
The Causes of the Revolutionary War 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 American Revolution, Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, French and Indian War, Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Quartering Act, 13 Colonies and Intolerable Acts.
The Revolutionary War Causes Escape Room is a great reading comprehension activity with a twist of 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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Erica M. –
This looks like a really great, fun activity. Thanks!
Amanda S. –
Very well done and love the thorough instructions!
Lisa Fink –
Thank you!
Justine Perry –
Such a fun, interactive activity! Thanks!
Lisa Fink –
Thank you! Glad you had fun 🙂
Alicia B. –
This was really fun and engaging. Plus, it contained great information, so my students learned a lot!
Lisa Fink –
Thank you so much! I’m glad they had fun!
Jessica S. –
Kids loved it!
Lisa Fink –
Happy to hear that!
Brittany G. –
This is so exciting. As a staff we enjoy these kinds of materials and our students will love them.
Jennifer P. –
I can’t wait to use it!
Leslie M. –
This was a fun and enjoyable activity.
Lisa Fink –
Thank you!
Julie S. –
Such a fun activity!!!! My kids loved it!
Lisa Fink –
So glad to hear that! Thank you 🙂
Investigating History with Mrs G –
My students really enjoyed this activity!
Lisa Fink –
So glad they enjoyed it!
Heather H. –
My students enjoyed this so much! They are excited to do another one!
Lisa Fink –
I’m so glad they loved it! Thank you!
Sharmane N. –
Excellent resource.
Lisa Fink –
Thank you so much!
Michelle Dugan –
So excited to try this!
The Chewsy Teacher –
My kids and I love escape boxes! Thanks
The Counseling Clubhouse –
My kids had the best time with this! The honors group went through it with no issues but had to assist my lower ability group with the puzzles. This was a great resource!
Lisa Fink –
Thanks for sharing! I’m so happy the loved it!
Lindsey Pitts –
Engaging!
Lisa Fink –
Thank you!
The Social Studies Weaver –
This was a fantastic resource! The kids loved this!
Lisa Fink –
Thank you so much! I’m so glad they loved it! Makes me feel good to know they enjoyed it!
Kimberly D. –
Thank you!
Lisa Fink –
You are welcome! Enjoy!
ann M. –
Awesome Activity! Great way to get kids moving and learning! Thanks! I’ll be buying more of your Escape Rooms.
Lisa Fink –
Thank you for the kind feedback!