6 types of simple machines escape room middle school

Description

Want a fun way to review key terms for simple machines? This types of simple machines escape room with a ninja theme has you covered! The study of simple machines in science introduces a lot of new vocabulary words for students. This escape room helps students consolidate and review key terms related to the 6 types of simple machines, while also having fun.

Spice up your physics unit and make it an interactive lesson with this escape room suitable for high school students in 7th grade and 8th grade science. It is suitable for students to complete as an individual activity or in small groups depending on the needs of your classroom.

Why use this types of simple machines escape room?

1. It is zero prep! Just share the link with students and away they go!

2. It is a fun and engaging way for students to review content in your science curriculum.

3. It builds important skills in problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration.

4. It can be used in a wide range of environments including in the traditional classroom, online learning (fully digital version included), homeschooling and distance learning.

5. It is self-marked so students receive instant feedback.

6. Full teacher answer key.

What is needed to access the types of simple machines escape room?

Students just need access to a device with internet access. While the escape room uses a Google Form, students are not required to sign in so they don’t need an account to play.

What does the types of simple machines activity consist of?

The activity contains 7 tasks students must complete in order to ‘escape’.

Answers are entered into a Google Form (provided). The task cards are included digitally within the Google Form, but a pdf version of the task cards and answers is also included for you.

What this types of simple machines escape room covers:

This escape room covers key terms and concepts related to the 6 types of simple machines including the following terms:

• Inclined plane
• Wedge
• Screw
• Pulleys
• Wheel and axel
• Levers
• Fulcrum
• Effort
• Load
• Force

Note: This is not meant to be a rigorous assessment. It is designed to be a fun way to review key terms and vocabulary related to the main types of simple machines.

Note: Due to the nature of the form and privacy issues of students across multiple schools completing it, you won’t receive the results of students. Since it is self-marked and they can’t progress to the next level without getting the answer correct, this isn’t usually an issue. However, if you need to see that your students completed the task for accountability, after purchasing, please send me an email at katrina@theanimatedteacherblog.com and I will send you a form just for your class with the results spreadsheet.