Description
The Spies of the Civil War Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Spies of the Civil War for the North and the South.
This Escape Room has students walking around the classroom breaking codes. The codes include ciphers, Morse code, cryptograms 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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Emily R. –
I used this with my 5/6 students. They were engaged and class time flew by!
Amber Z. –
This resource was great! It was well organized, easy to use, and a helpful addition to my lessons. However, the readings are fairly easy. If you’re looking for a resource that will challenge older students, this may not be the best fit. For 7th–8th graders, I would recommend using it as a review or introductory activity rather than as a full, in-depth study of Civil War spy networks. Overall, it’s a solid resource, especially for younger students or as a way to introduce the topic.
Reincke’s Education Store –
Thanks for sharing! Worked great with my students!
Dennis B. –
great resource! very helpful and easy to follow for me
Donielle J. –
My students were engaged and excited to complete the activity.
savannah W. –
My kids love these escape rooms!! I plant the clues around the school also. Loved this resource!! It was engaging for the kids and kept them focused and paying attention. It aligned well with my standards also!!
Jessica C. –
This was a fun and engaging way to help wrap up my Civil War unit.
Sharon C. –
This product was engaging and a great addition to my 4th grade gifted unit on the Civil War. Thanks:)
Laura K. –
I left this for my class to work on in small groups while I had a sub. They enjoyed doing the activity and told me all about it when I returned.
KSHistory –
My students LOVE escape rooms & this was an fun, easy way for them to learn this content. It is well done & truly a print and go activity.
Ashley F. –
My students LOOOVVVEEE escape rooms. This was a perfect activity to finish out the school year.
Nicole L. –
This is an engaging activity for my students! It helped them learn about the Civil War Spies.
Rebecca T. –
My students absolutely love these activities to review and learn information about the Civil War. I have used a lot of these resources for various topics, and they are always a hit. I love how students are learning about the Civil War, gaining problem-solving skills, and applying critical thinking strategies at the same time.
Heather Russ –
My students loved this activity! We did this as a fun activity at the end of the unit.
Structure That Sticks –
I’m a HUGE fan of these escape rooms and so are my students! Great resource to enhance learning and reinforce critical thinking skills.
Tarah H. –
These Escape Rooms are some of my FAVORITE activities to have students work on when I am out and need a substitute. They are able to continue learning and discussing our class topic but it is low-stress for a sub to execute! Thank you!
Texas Traveling Teacher –
I always LOVE your escape rooms and the students do too! Thanks!
Sara C. –
My students had a blast with this activity. It was well-thought and put together thoughtfully.
Kasey R. –
Thank you! My students really enjoyed this activity.
Katrina S. –
Students had a lot of fun with this escape room! The activities were challenging and engaging.