Description

Can your fifth graders use their knowledge of multiplication and division by powers of ten to escape the haunted house? This Quick Escape is designed to take 15-30 minutes to complete (times will vary). Students will multiply and divide whole numbers and decimals by powers of 10 to open doors, demonstrate knowledge of moving the decimal to find a password, solve ciphers with powers of 10 to figure out codes, and more! The spooky theme makes this online breakout a perfect math activity for your Halloween party, but this escape room can be done any time of year.

This haunted house themed escape room is automated by a Google Form™ and can be completed by anyone with a device and internet connection. Google accounts are not required! This powers of 10 activity is extremely easy to implement, self-checking, and engaging! It can be used by students individually or in small groups both for in-person or virtual learning.

In order to complete the challenges, students must be able to:

• Have a firm grasp of Common Core Standard 5.NBT.A.2
• Express powers of 10 with exponents (10,000=10^4)
• Multiply and divide whole numbers and decimals by powers of 10
• Find the missing exponent in multiplication problems. Example: 3.675 x 10 to what power equals 367.5
• Solve simple substitution ciphers
• Understand the value of a digit/place value understanding

Included in the PDF

• Quickstart guide
• Link to Google Forms™ escape room
• Optional link to save a a copy of the form to your own Google Drive™
• Answer Key
• Teacher Tips
• Optional printable recording page
• Optional Success Signs

FAQ

• Do students need to have Gmail™ accounts? NO! Anyone with internet access and a tablet, computer, or even phone can complete the breakout. The escape room is automated by a Google Form™, but does not require the teacher or students to have Google™ accounts.
• How long will this take? That is the hardest question as the answer varies depending on each classroom, student, or group. This is a Quick Escape, which is designed to be completed in 15-30 minutes. Requiring students to use the recording form will increase the amount of time required to complete the puzzles. The form will not save student data, so if you are worried about your students not finishing on time, simply have them write their answers on scratch paper. They can then come back and quickly re-enter their answers and pick up where they left off.
• Will students have to search the web to figure out the puzzles? NO! All of the information needed will be provided in the Google Form™. The math in this activity is all standards-based.
• Can this be used for distance learning? Yes! Digital escape rooms are perfect for in-person, virtual, or hybrid models!

Digital escape rooms are great for providing engaging skills practice, reviewing for test prep, or having a quick plan for a sub. This activity encourages student engagement and cooperative learning.

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