⭐ This no-prep 6th to 8th grade Earth Day themed escape room is perfect for practicing evaluating arguments skills in a meaningful and engaging way. Students work their way through a post-apocalyptic Earth and collect resources to help save the planet for Earth Day.

⭐ In this Earth Day themed escape room, students complete four unique challenges. Each challenge requires students to use standards-based skills as they respond to a series of questions. Students will work on challenges focused on evaluating arguments & specific claims. Students collect various items to earn an Earth Protector Certificate ultimately.

⭐ This reading comprehension review escape room comes in digital and print formats.

• Webscape™ Format – This web-based format provides the most interactive and immersive experience possible. It is self directed, self-correcting, and contains audio. You can check out my video overview here. You won’t believe how engaging this format is until you try it!

• Printable Format – Students can use any device to scan QR codes to watch the videos. If no device is available, students can skip the videos and enjoy the exercise. Students use a printable Decoder and answer sheet to decipher the clues and track their answers.

⭐ Integrated videos, thematic items, and a storyline come together to engage students while developing and reviewing reading comprehension skills.

*Please note: The Google Slides format includes embedded videos that are hosted via YouTube. The printable version includes QR codes for these videos. If you plan on using the Google or printable formats, please ensure you and your students have access to YouTube. The Webscape version does not require YouTube.

Key Features:

✏️ Digital & Printable Versions – Webscape digital and print versions make this resource perfect for any classroom. The digital version can be used dynamically in the classroom as a presentation while students complete each reading comprehension question in groups or individually.

✏️ Immersive Experience: Dynamic challenges and engaging videos provide positive reinforcement and keep students engaged and focused.

✏️Skill Focused: Each reading passage and question set was chosen and written to focus on key skills to review important reading comprehension skills.

✏️Scaffolded Challenges: Challenges increase in difficulty as students progress through the escape room.

✏️No Prep/ Low Prep: The Digital version requires NO PREP. The printable version is low prep: Just print the pages, place them in folders, and go. The printable version has the option to incorporate technology and videos through QR codes.

What’s Included:

Evaluating Arguments “Save the Planet” Escape Room

• Print and Digital Directions
• Challenge #1: Read the passage and answer the questions to collect the globe.
• Challenge #2: Read the passage and answer the questions to collect a tree to plant.
• Challenge #3: Read the passage and answer the questions to collect a recycling bin.
• Challenge #4: Read the passage and answer the questions to collect the conversation badge.
• Ooops Cards for further challenges and differentiation (printable)
• Recording Brochure (printable)
• Answer Key

Digital Version Links

• Webscape Link for Interactive Browser-Based Experience

Please Note: This escape room is similar to the 4th and 5th grade version but with passages and questions on a 6th to 8th grade level.

Copyright & Terms of Use

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