El Centro Jr./Sr. High School, YDF Library

Escape Rooms

Lesson Learner Objectives

Mission Probable activities aim to enable learners to actively engage with educational content by making decisions that influence the direction of the learning experience, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a sense of ownership over their learning journey

English Language Arts Standards Met

4.RI.3 Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text 4.RI.6 Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided.

4.RI.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably

4.W.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.

4.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. 4.SL.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Lesson Gains

Learner agency:
Students have the power to make choices that impact the learning path, promoting active participation and engagement.
Branching narrative:
The content is structured with multiple pathways based on learner choices, offering diverse learning experiences.
Decision-making skills:
Learners must analyze information and consider potential consequences of their choices.
Real-world application:
By making choices relevant to real-life scenarios, learners can apply knowledge in practical contexts

CASEL Core Competencies Met for Transformative SEL