Pi Day Reading Comprehension and Puzzle Escape Room – March 14

Pi Day Reading Comprehension and Puzzle Escape Room

The Pi Day (3.14) Reading Comprehension and Puzzle Escape Room gives students a chance to decode puzzles and read passages, all while actively learning! This reading and puzzle activity covers the following topics: Pi Day, March 14, 3.14, Larry Shaw, Archimedes, Einstein, celebrations.

Students will practice reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room solving puzzles and visiting 6 reading/puzzle stations. Great addition to math and science classrooms looking to celebrate Pi Day and its history.

Students will work in pairs (or individually) and race to complete 6 puzzles. A friendly competition always increases engagement. Students will use reading comprehension skills to complete the 6 short passages, 12 multiple choice questions and 6 puzzle phrases.

You do NOT need a lock! You do NOT need fancy envelopes! You do NOT have to cut out puzzle pieces! This product is meant to make your life easy! This is a NO PREP, print & goescape room style activity!

This activity can be used for individual work, partner activities, anticipatory sets, unit review, sub plans, extension activities, early-finishers, gallery walk, stations, or just for fun the day before break. No prior knowledge is needed.

What’s Included in the Pi Day Reading Comprehension and Puzzle Escape Room?

✅ 6 Half page reading passages

✅ 6 Puzzle decoders and puzzle phrases

✅ 12 Multiple choice questions

✅ Teacher directions

✅ Answer key

✅ Student directions

✅ Hint cards

 

If you are familiar with Think Tank Escape Rooms, you’ll love these! Many teachers have requested new escape rooms but with a different set of puzzles. I’m excited to announce that your wish has been granted!

How are these different than the original Think Tank Escape Rooms?

✅New leveled reading passages (same relevant information)

✅4 of 6 NEW puzzles and decoders!

✅Less paper and ink!

 

Types of Puzzles included in the Pi Day Reading Comprehension and Puzzle Escape Room

✅ Cryptogram

✅ Qwerty

✅ Atbash

✅ Text Message

✅ Pigpen

✅ Polybius

 

More about the Pi Day Reading Comprehension and Puzzle Escape Room!

In addition to learning or reinforcing the subject matter, these escape rooms encourage teamwork and critical thinking. As a “timed” challenge, students will be engaged from beginning to end!

Skills Used:

✔️ Reading Comprehension

✔️ Critical Thinking

✔️ Peer Collaboration

✔️ Problem Solving

 

To prevent students from simply decoding the puzzles, ALL questions need to be answered correctly in order to solve the final code. This ensures understanding!

Benefits of Use:

✏️ No Prep

✏️ Print and Go

✏️ Cross-Curricular

✏️ Highly Engaging

✏️ No Locks Needed

✏️ No silly envelopes to stuff

✏️ No fancy shapes to cut out

 

Options for Use:

✏️ Anticipatory Sets

✏️ Unit Review

✏️ Early Finishers

✏️ Gallery Walk

✏️ Stations

✏️ Sub Plans

✏️ Rewards