Food Webs and Energy in an Ecosystem Escape Room

The food webs escape room is an immersive experience for your students. It allows them to demonstrate their knowledge of food webs, food chains, and the transfer of energy in an ecosystem in a fun and engaging way.

Student Background/Standards:

TEKS:

7.5 A- recognize that radiant energy from the Sun is transformed into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis

7.5 B - diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids

NGSS:

MS LS2-1 - Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.

MS LS2-2 - Construct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms across multiple ecosystems

MS LS2-4 - Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that shows changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations

MS LS2-5 - Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.

MS LS1-6 - Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms.

A Unique Escape Room Experience:

Unlike many escape rooms, the teacher is in total control on which of the 8 puzzles they want to use and in which order to use them. Each puzzle is independent of the others. This is great for shorter or longer class periods.

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What Materials Will I Need?

The escape room can be run in several different ways. The cheapest and easiest method is to use manila envelopes for the puzzles (all directions provided).

For a more authentic escape room each group will need the following:

- One Lockout Hasp

- Four, 4-digit locks

- One, 3-digit locks

- One storage box that includes a place for the lockout hasp

Both methods will need the following:

- All printed materials (included)

- Manila envelopes

- Ruler

- Plastic animals (optional)

Two Options for Online Use

You can assign the “Single Student Digital Version” PowerPoint through email or your school's learning management system. This file has no answers and students solve by reading and answering questions or manipulating images on the slide.

This version can also be uploaded to Google Drive and opened with Google Slides.

• Open Google Slides.
• Go to the File menu and choose Open
• Find the tab on the right called Upload
• Click Select a File on Your Device
• Select the “Single Student Digital Version Digital Version”
• Click Open

If you do make Google slides, the copyright only allows for use with your own students. Do not share the link publicly.

You can also assign or email the Single Student Print Version as a PPT or PDF for families to print at home. Again, the copyright only allows sharing with your own students, not on public websites or school-wide servers.

What's Included in the Product?

- Teacher directions

- Detailed answer key for each puzzle

- NEW for 2020: Single Student Digital Version PPT that can be uploaded into Google Slides

- NEW for 2020: Single Student Print Version in PPT and PDF for families to print at home

- NEW for 2020: Editable Teacher Version PPT

- Digital answer sheet (Google form) that is great for 1:1 or Google Classrooms. Replaces paper answer key if you choose.

- Video challenge to set the mood for the challenge

- 8 unique puzzles with all printable props

- A list of over 50 ideas for prizes

- Reward templates

- 30 unique signs to hold up for the picture at the end (plus, editable template)

Your students will be talking about this one for weeks!

Terms of Use

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