Our First BreakoutFor our first breakout we visited Mrs. Purciful's fourth grade classroom at New Palestine Elementary. We chose to do a Spongebob theme Breakout Box that we used a variety of clues for the students to Breakout the Secret Formula that has been taken. For the clues we made using google draw. The clues were mainly in the math and problem solving area. Below are a few photos of clues: First TrialWith the unknown in mind for what our project would be. We set up in a empty classroom and spread the clues away from the main box to avoid utter chaos. We split the classroom into two separate groups of the classroom. First we had them solve a silver lunchbox with a clue about perimeter (can be seen in slideshow above) to get the light up pens that they could use to help solve invisible ink clues. The kids were really excited to find the pens. Then, they separated to solve the remaining clues. This group was a very intelligent group that was good with the math problems, but we didn't know what the level would be so we will take that into consideration later on. The first group solved the box in around 14 minutes and the following group beat them with only a few seconds to spare. Overall, the experience was enjoyable giving the kids a break from their daily school work and to extend their brains even further into education with a fun game. Both groups were excited to find the Secret Formula, but were more thrilled with the suckers. What's Next?We are busy for a couple weeks because of a recent bombardment of requests by the teachers who love the idea and want us to do more with them. Word has got out about our recent success and look forward to continuing it through the next couple of weeks. We want to change the theme and the problems in a week or two to be able to give the kids fresh theme and easier problems where they don't need as much guidance. Photos of the Secret Formula Breakout #1
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