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Physical and Chemical Changes Escape Room

The Physical and Chemical Changes Escape Room is an immersive experience for you students that allows them to demonstrate their knowledge of chemical and physical changes in a fun and engaging way.

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A Unique Escape Room Experience:

Unlike many escape rooms, the teacher is in total control of which of the 8 puzzles they want to use and in which order to use them. Each puzzle is independent of the others. This is great for shorter or longer class periods.

Student Background:

Students will need to be able to compare and contrast characteristics of physical and chemical changes.

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What's Included in the Product?

 
  • Teacher directions
  • Detailed answer key for each puzzle
  • Single Student Digital Version PPT that can be uploaded into Google Slides
  • Single Student Print Version in PPT and PDF for families to print at home
  • Editable Teacher Version PPT
  • Digital answer sheet (Google form) that is great for 1:1 or Google Classrooms. Replaces paper answer key if you choose.
  • Video challenge to set the mood for the challenge
  • 8 unique puzzles with all printable props
  • A list of over 50 ideas for prizes
  • Reward templates
  • 30 unique signs to hold up for the picture at the end (plus, editable template)

What Materials Will I Need?

 

The escape room can be run in the classroom or online (see Distance Learning Ready in the next section).

In-Class Escape Rooms

The cheapest and easiest method is to use manila envelopes for the puzzles (all directions provided).

All necessary printed materials for preparation are included. Laminating the materials will preserve them for repeated use.

For the Physical and Chemical Changes Escape Room, you will also need:

  • Brads (paper fastener) for one of the decoder rings
  • Invisible ink pens with black light (preferred) or highlighter
  • QR reader and internet access

Optionally, for a more authentic escape room each group will need the following:

  • One Lockout Hasp
  • Two, 4-digit locks
  • One storage box that includes a place for the lockout hasp

Students may submit their answers on paper or using a Google Form (the link is included).

Distance Learning Ready

 

Distance Learning methods include digital or print-at-home versions.

Digital Version

You can assign the “Single Student Digital Version” PowerPoint through email or your school's learning management system. This file has no answers and students solve by reading and answering questions or manipulating images on the slide.

This version can also be uploaded to Google Drive and opened with Google Slides.

  • Open Google Slides.
  • Go to the File menu and choose Open
  • Find the tab on the right called Upload
  • Click Select a File on Your Device
  • Select the “Single Student Digital Version Digital Version”
  • Click Open

If you do make Google slides, the copyright only allows for use with your own students. Do not share the link publicly.

Print-at-home Version

You can also assign or email the Single Student Print Version as a PPT or PDF for families to print at home.

For the printed Physical and Chemical Changes Escape Room, the student will also need:

  • Brads (paper fastener) for one of the decoder rings
 Again, the copyright only allows sharing with your own students, not on public websites or school-wide servers.

Essential Questions and Standards

 
 Below are the essential questions and standards associated with the Physical and Chemical Changes Escape Room. This product is one of many included in the Kesler Science Membership.
 
 
Essential Question

How does evidence of chemical reactions indicate that new substances with different properties are formed?

 
Standards
  • 6.5 C - identify the formation of a new substance by using the evidence of a possible chemical change such as production of a gas, change in temperature, production of a precipitate, or color change
  • 7.6 A - distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter
  • 8.5 E - investigate how evidence of chemical reactions indicates that new substances with different properties are formed and how that relates to the law of conservation of mass
  • MS PS1-2 - Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred.
  • MS LS1-7-Develop a model to describe how food is rearranged through chemical reactions forming new molecules that support growth and/or release energy as this matter moves through an organism.

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