Escape to the Solar Eclipse Printable Escape Room

This printable escape room will help you take advantage of the excitement of the upcoming solar eclipse, even if you don’t live in its path. It’s a great way to have students learn some basics about solar eclipses without turning it into a whole science unit. By solving six puzzles related to eclipses, they will come up with a code that will let them escape in time to view the total eclipse. They will think hard and have a blast doing it!

In this escape room, the scenario is: After accidentally getting locked in the local planetarium, the students’ mission is to solve 6 challenges and use those "secret words" to come up with a 4-digit code that will allow them make it out in time to see the eclipse. As the timer counts down (suggested time is 30 minutes), participants will work with a partner or small group to solve 6 different kinds of puzzles in the allotted time.

The only preparation needed on your part is to copy the 6 puzzles and distribute them to student. Some teachers like to have students check each answer with them before progressing, but an optional Google Form is included so students can self-check as they solve each puzzle. Answers to each “lock” are typed into a Google Form, which tells them immediately if their answer is correct so they can move on to the next challenge. You may want to have a 4-digit combination lock available for students (NOT included) when they try their final code, but it is not necessary. There is a printable page included where you can write the code for students to check when they finish.

This PDF includes:

•6 puzzle cards that can be copied in color or black & white

•Student instructions and explanation of “secret mission”

•Student recording sheet for answers

•Detailed instructions & suggestions for use

•Answer key for all 6 challenges

•4 congratulatory signs for “victory photos” after their success

•Optional Google Form for students to check their answers

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