Description
The Space Race Reading and Puzzle Escape gives students a chance to decode puzzles and read passages, all while actively learning! This reading and puzzle activity covers the following topics: Cold War, Space Race, US, USSR, Sputnik, Apollo II, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin. Students will practice reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room solving puzzles.
Students will work in pairs (or individually) and race to complete 6 puzzles. A friendly competition always increases engagement. Students will use reading comprehension skills to complete the 6 short passages, 12 multiple choice questions and 6 puzzle phrases.
You do NOT need a lock! You do NOT need fancy envelopes! You do NOT have to cut out puzzle pieces! This product is meant to make your life easy! This is a NO PREP, print & go escape room style activity!
This activity can be used for individual work, partner activities, anticipatory sets, unit review, sub plans, extension activities, early-finishers, gallery walk, stations, or just for fun the day before break. No prior knowledge is needed.
What’s Included?
- 6 Half page reading passages
- 6 Puzzle decoders and puzzle phrases
- 12 Multiple choice questions
- Teacher directions
- Answer key
- Student directions
- Hint cards
How are these different than the original Think Tank Escape Rooms?
- New leveled reading passages (same relevant information)
- 4 of 6 NEW puzzles and decoders!
- Less paper and ink!
Types of Puzzles
- Cryptogram
- Qwerty
- Atbash
- Text Message
- Pigpen
- Polybius
In addition to learning or reinforcing the subject matter, these escape rooms encourage teamwork and critical thinking. As a “timed” challenge, students will be engaged from beginning to end!
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Copyright Information :
© Think Tank Teacher LLC. Please note – all material included in this resource belongs to Think Tank Teacher LLC. By purchasing, you have a license to use the material but you do not own the material. You may not upload any portion of this resource to the internet in any format, including school/personal websites or network drives unless the site is password protected and can only be accessed by students, not other teachers or anyone else on the internet.
TheMadHistorian Teaches –
This was a perfect resource to teach the space race to middle schoolers. It was challenging, but doable, and kept the students engaged throughout.
Language Arts with Heart –
I needed something to make this topic more interesting. This was just the thing! I used it as an introduction and it worked very well. Thank you!
Jessica F. –
Your teaching resources are fantastic! The clarity and creativity you bring to your materials make them incredibly valuable for both educators and students. Thank you for sharing your expertise on Teachers Pay Teachers. Your contributions make a positive impact in classrooms everywhere!
Alyssa M. –
My students loved this project. It was easy to work in flexible options for students with different needs. I liked that it included easy to use keys/ clues and different print options.
Sara O. –
This is such a great edition to my cold war unit.
Cody R. –
This was a great activity to help teach my students about the Space Race.