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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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