Platform/Lessons

Searching for Lessons

Once you get to the Platform page, there are a few ways you can find lessons. You can click on a subject area, do a keyword search, or click on Filter to select checkboxes for kit type, subject(s), and grade level(s).

If you haven't used a platform access code, you can still find some free lessons. Lessons that are only accessible if you pay will be Locked.

You can type the keyword "free" in your search to filter for free activities.

Lesson Layout: Kit Required Lesson

Each lesson has the same layout. Click on the plus sign to the right of each section title to expand and see more information.

Story gives you the story starter, which is what you read to the students at the beginning of the activity to set the scene.
Lock Combinations shows you which type of combination locks you will need, as well as the combination you will need to set them to.
Set Up Instructions and Video- You can read the instructions and/or watch the video to find out how to set up your Breakout activity.
Access Game Resources is where you will find all of the printable materials. They are usually in a Google Drive.
Launch Facilitation Tool is where you can access a timer (with music if you like). There is also an Introductory Presentation about Breakout EDU and printable Breakout signs.
Reflection Questions to help create a class discussion at the end of the activity, or print them out for students to answer.
4C Cards/Creativity Activities has links to extension activities that you can download. This section only appears on some activities.

Lesson Layout: Digital Breakout

If you are looking for a Digital game, click on the Filter button in the Platform screen. Check the box for Digital, as well as any grade level or topic requirements. If you are using a free account, you might want to add the word "free" in the keyword search to find games that are not locked.

The layout is very similar to the Kit-required games. However, instead of a video, you have a Play Game button so you can test out the game.

Only some games include the 4C Cards extension activities.

How to Easily Share a Digital Game Link with Your Students:

After clicking on Play Game, copy the url from your address bar and add the link to an assignment in Google Classroom.

If you have the game open you can also use the Google Classroom extension to either push it out to your students Chromebooks on the fly, or create an assignment. You will find the Google Classroom extension to the right of your address bar.

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