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Periodic Table Escape Room Challenge

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Tracie Flowers

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Periodic Table Escape Room Challenge

Solve chemistry puzzles collaboratively

In this engaging lesson, students will work in teams to solve chemistry puzzles and unlock clues in a virtual escape room themed around the periodic table. This lesson promotes critical thinking and collaboration, helping students to deepen their understanding of the periodic table in a fun and interactive way. By working together, students will enhance their problem-solving skills and learn to communicate effectively within a team.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

1.5 hours

Approach

Solve chemistry puzzles collaboratively

Materials

Periodic Table Handout, Escape Room Puzzle Sheets, Timer, and Prizes for Winning Team

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Briefly introduce the concept of the periodic table and its importance in chemistry.
  • Explain the rules and objectives of the escape room activity.
  • Divide students into teams and distribute materials.

Step 2

Puzzle Solving

60 mins

  • Teams work together to solve a series of chemistry puzzles related to the periodic table.
  • Encourage students to communicate and collaborate effectively.
  • Monitor progress and provide hints if necessary.

Step 3

Debrief and Discussion

15 mins

  • Gather students and discuss the solutions to the puzzles.
  • Highlight key learning points and discuss any challenges faced.
  • Announce the winning team and distribute prizes.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the importance of teamwork and critical thinking.
  • Encourage students to reflect on what they learned about the periodic table.
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Reading

Periodic Table Handout

A handout providing a detailed overview of the periodic table, including element groups and properties.

Periodic Table Overview

  • Groups and Periods: Explanation of vertical columns (groups) and horizontal rows (periods).
  • Element Categories: Metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.
  • Key Properties: Atomic number, atomic mass, and electron configuration.
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Worksheet

Escape Room Puzzle Sheets

A set of puzzles designed to challenge students' understanding of the periodic table.

Identify the element with atomic number 6.

It's a nonmetal and essential for life.







Which group contains the noble gases?

These elements are known for their lack of reactivity.







Find the element that is a liquid at room temperature and belongs to the halogens.

It's used in disinfectants and has a pungent smell.







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Discussion

Escape Room Discussion

A discussion to reflect on the escape room experience and the chemistry concepts learned.

What strategies did your team use to solve the puzzles?

Encourage students to share different approaches and teamwork strategies.







Which puzzle was the most challenging and why?

Discuss the complexity of the puzzles and how they relate to the periodic table.







How did this activity help you understand the periodic table better?

Focus on the application of knowledge and collaborative learning.







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