THIS RESOURCE IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO FACILITATE A FUN AND ENGAGING BREAKOUT BOX ACTIVITY WITH THEIR STUDENTS.
 
***Google Classroom Compatible – these Microsoft Word documents can also be saved as Google Docs and used in Google or other digital classrooms
 
***Google Classroom Compatible – these Microsoft PowerPoint files can also be saved as Google Slides and used in Google or other digital classrooms
 
Breakout Boxes! This download includes 4 Cross-Curricular Activities, the answers to which open 4 different types of locks. Groups of students (or teachers) compete to open their box first. The entire activity can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on how well groups delegate and how much the teacher provides assistance. Here are more details on each activity. Enjoy!
 
* Math Activity using the Pythagorean Theorem and the heights of famous basketball players (Math Activity provides 4 numerical answers, used to open a number lock)
 
* ELA Activity applying reading comprehension, logic, and critical thinking to a modern retelling of the Three Billy Goats Gruff (ELA Activity provides 5 letter answers, used to open a letter lock)
 
* Science Activity combining elements using a free “Alchemy” APP (Science Activity leads to 3 fill-in-the-blank answers, for which a teacher rewards a key)
 
* eography Activity applying directions & following clues with major world cities (Geography Activity provides 5 directions, used to open a directional lock)
 
Included with this download:
Math activity handouts and answer keys in MS WORD and PDF format
ELA activity handouts and answer keys in MS WORD and PDF format
Science activity handouts and answer keys in MS WORD and PDF format
Geography activity handouts and answer keys in MS WORD and PDF format
 
Not included (items you would still need for each group of students):
Lockable wooden box
4 locks (directional lock, 4-number numerical lock, 5-letter lock, lock and key)
Prizes to put in the box