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Musical Periods/Eras Scavenger Hunt Music Game
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Musical Periods/Eras Scavenger Hunt Music Game

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This printable scavenger hunt activity will engage your students as they learn about the musical periods! Using reading passages, questions and code words, your students will be actively involved in their learning as they move around the room to complete the task. Your pupils can work alone or in groups to solve clues, following a fun storyline about a broken down time machine. They will move around the room, reading 10 passages of information as they search for the clues to solve the mystery word and code required to finish the scavenger hunt. They will love the friendly competition of trying to be the first to complete the mystery! If you are looking for a unique way to introduce musical periods (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century/Modern) while encouraging movement and problem solving skills, this product is perfect for you. You can hang the cards on the wall, hide them, scatter them on the floor: How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you. Students will revisit each card text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room seeking text evidence. To ensure understanding of the subject matter, students will answer questions that can be found directly in the reading passages. No prior knowledge is needed. WHAT I LOVE: This activity is ready to print and go - set up time is minimal. No prior knowledge is required so it can be an exciting way to introduce the topic of the eras of European Classical Music. It can even be used with a sub! No technology, instruments or specialist knowledge is needed. WHAT’S INCLUDED? 10 Short Reading Passages 10 Questions Student Answer Sheet Student Directions Teacher Directions Teacher Answer Key
Orchestra Instruments Themed Scavenger Hunt Music Game
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Orchestra Instruments Themed Scavenger Hunt Music Game

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This printable scavenger hunt activity will engage your students as they learn about instruments of the orchestra! Using reading passages, movement, questions and code words, your students will be actively involved in their learning as they take part in this lesson. The students can work alone or in groups to solve clues, following a fun storyline about a concert hall break-in. Students move around the room, reading 10 passages of information as they search for the clues to solve the mystery word and code required to finish the scavenger hunt. They will love the friendly competition of trying to be the first to complete the mystery! If you are looking for a unique way to introduce the orchestra, while encouraging movement and problem solving skills, this product is perfect for you. You can hang the cards on the wall, hide them, scatter them on the floor: How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you. Students will revisit each card text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room seeking text evidence. To ensure understanding of the subject matter, students will answer questions that can be found directly in the reading passages. No prior knowledge is needed. WHAT I LOVE: This activity is ready to print and go - set up time is minimal. No prior knowledge is required so it can be an exciting way to introduce the topic of Orchestral Instruments. It can even be used with a sub! No technology, instruments or specialist knowledge is needed. WHAT’S INCLUDED? 10 Short Reading Passages 10 Questions Student Answer Sheet Student Directions Teacher Directions Teacher Answer Key
BUNDLE Music Scavenger Hunt Games
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BUNDLE Music Scavenger Hunt Games

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These printable scavenger hunt games will engage your pupils in an active learning experience! Using reading passages, questions and code words, your students will move around the room, solving clues to complete the task. This bundle contains all three scavenger hunts! Each focuses on a basic, fundamental music topic and they require no prior knowledge so you can use them with any class! The Musical Laboratory is about the elements of music - melody, rhythm, timbre etc. The Broken Time Machine focuses on musical periods - Baroque, Classical etc. Concert Hall Break In introduces orchestral instruments. Each scavenger hunt includes a fun storyline to introduce the lesson. Students work alone or in groups, reading 10 passages of information as they search for the clues to solve the mystery word and code required to finish the scavenger hunt. They will love the friendly competition of trying to be the first to complete the mystery! If you are looking for a unique way to introduce these crucial musical topics while encouraging movement and problem solving skills, this bundle is perfect for you. You can hang the cards on the wall, hide them, scatter them on the floor: How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you. Students revisit each card text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room seeking text evidence. To ensure understanding of the subject matter, students will answer questions that can be found directly in the reading passages. WHAT I LOVE: These activities is ready to print and go - set up time is minimal. No prior knowledge is required so it can be an exciting way to introduce each topic. Spread them out through the year - your students will start asking for more! It can even be used with a sub! No technology, instruments or specialist knowledge is needed. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Each of the 3 scavenger hunts contains: 10 Short Reading Passages 10 Questions Student Answer Sheet Student Directions Teacher Directions Teacher Answer Key
Summer Sports Escape Room - printable kit
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Summer Sports Escape Room - printable kit

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Get in the mood for a summer of sporting events with this printable escape room! Great for an end-of-year treat, fun lesson, rainy day indoor activity, summer camp, summer school, home school, birthday party and more! What is it? The trend of Escape Rooms shows no sign of slowing down! A series of puzzles are solved/decoded by the pupils, eventually leading to a code being revealed which allows them to “escape”. This printable escape room kit contains everything you need. What is included? Storyline and directions 8 puzzles A final Crack the Code puzzle Detailed instructions Optional hints Answers Suggestions for set-up and differentiation What’s the theme? The theme is sports - this will be particularly popular in Summer 2024 but has been kept generic enough to be used at any time! Each of the 8 puzzles uses words from different kinds of sports, sure to capture every child’s interest! Everything from track and field to gymnastics, swimming, tennis, winter sports, equestrian and more! What is required of the teacher? Print the puzzles as instructed, and take ten minutes to familiarize yourself with the format of the lesson. Who is this lesson for? Although aimed at middle school ages, this escape room could be enjoyed by older or younger students too! What do we love about this product? It’s super easy to prepare and run this escape room. No prior knowledge is required. It’s not specific to any subject (although the theme is sports). It’s flexible and can be used with different ages, any size of group and in any room, setting or space. Students can work alone, in pairs or in small groups. Students will be engaged in solving the puzzles and enjoying some fun competition. It can be differentiated (yes, really!) with the included hint sheets. Set-up is quick and easy, but suggestions are given if you want to step up the dramatics! It’s sure to be a hit, especially with sporty kids!