What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This Escape Room experience includes a number of Global Citizenship/Geographic elements, including: - 'traveling' to several international locations, using the FIFA World Cup locations as a basis - identifying maps using online resrouces and locating related countries on a map - use of geographic co-ordinates to find locations using Google Earth or Google Maps Escape room style challenges support the development of many life skills, including: - Teamwork: sharing ideas and engaging in discussions, ultimately develops essential social, communication and negotiation skills - Problem Solving through Critical Thinking: requires an open-mind and using reason and evidence to draw logical conclusions - Problem Solving through Abstract Thinking: using different perspectives to determine the correct approach - Confidence Building: cracking a code provides a huge amount of self-satisfaction; even incorrect answers offer a positive contribution through the process of elimination - Time Management: with only 45 minutes to solve the puzzles and "escape" the room, teams needs to strategize and devise ways in which to work efficiently and accurately. - Attention to Detail: the key is often in the detail, requiring focus and concentration so nothing is missed. Students will learn through an immersive experience involving an adventure to find the team goalie, who has gone missing from the airport as you are about to board a flight to a soccer competition. Students will complete a series of activities which are setup as a digital Escape Room, with participants being required to enter the correct code/solution to progress to the next stage. 5-10 minutes: Student introduction (by student) and setting up the expectations of the game. 60 minutes: Students will play the game, either through screen sharing of my main screen or by breaking out into small teams of 2-4, working together to solve the puzzles. 5-10 minutes: Review of the game and debrief. The teacher will support the students through the game, intervening as needed, providing instruction and support to assist teams to solve the puzzles.
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
- how to work together as a team
- the importance of reading and understanding questions before starting
- techniques for tackling and solving puzzles
- logical and organised approaches to dealing with questions and problems, and efficiencies gained by "dividing and conquering".
Other Details
Supply List
Students should come to the class with a pencil/pen and paper to take notes and solve problems.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello!
My name is Helen, and I am an occasional homeschooler of my two boys. I have homeschool them from Kindergarten through to 8th grade, and therefore have a broad range of subjects in my repertoire! I love to travel and explore new places and cultures. I have lived in the UK, Portugal and China, and have traveled extensively in Europe, Asia, Africa and America.
I am originally from the UK, where I studied a range of subjects at college, including Applied Chemistry, Marketing, Tourism Management and Law. I am qualified in Further, Adult and Higher Education, and taught Marketing and Law at University in the UK for 10 years before leaving to setup my own business.
I have managed a number of businesses, from property development to lifestyle and concierge and currently own an escape room in Vermont, and am aiming to use this experience to bring fun, interactive educational opportunities to students on Outschool.
I believe children learn best when actively engaging and having fun, but I also believe that they need direction and focus to support their learning outcomes.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
75 min
Completed by 128 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
6-12 learners per class