Escape Room EDU

Teacher Instructions
Print out question cards and decoder cards for each level
Important Note: The final level (Level 5) comes in two
versions (Normal or Hard). Use either one, both end
with the same code. The digital escape room uses the
normal difficulty only.
Make copies of the recording sheet for each student or group

Print answer key to check student answers

Digital Escape Room

Digital Escape room: http://bit.ly/2qyFm0F

Students will receive a completion code

when they have successfully broken out
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How to Use
Escape Room for Teams:
Version 1: Place each level at different stations – Requires
each team to cycle at predetermined times
Version 2: Place all levels at each station – Requires
students to remain at one station

Escape Room for Individual Students:

Place levels around the room for students to
answer. Students receive the completion code
from teacher when all 5 levels are completed

Optional:
Hide the cards throughout the room to
make the game extra challenging
Use physical boxes and locks to make
the game feel more “real”
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FAQ
My school’s internet does not allow me to use shortened links.
Long Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSey26uilEqHvK0k8JoYk27CIxy
ML4KFIxActmhS3sdoVWlcPA/viewform
How can I see what they did based off the Google form?
Answer: You can’t. Students must input the correct answer
to move on. The completion code is used to know
when they have completed it.
How long does this take to complete?
Answer: Usually about 45 minutes, sometimes up to an hour,
which can be broken into two class periods
Are electronic devices needed to complete this activity?
Answer: No, this can be done without a device

Does this require Google Classroom?

Answer: No, just access to the internet

How long does this take to set up?

Answer: Hardly any time at all; just print the Question cards, Level cards
and recording sheet, the Google form is already ready to use
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Digital Link: http://bit.ly/2qyFm0F
Mission Objective
While working your summer job at a
greenhouse, a mutant strain of ivy quickly
grew out of control and blocked the only
exit. You must use your knowledge of
photosynthesis to get through the ivy and
escape. Answer the questions at each level
and be sure to record each answer. Once all
four questions have been answered, use the
decoder to progress to the next level. You
must hurry and escape before the ivy grows
too much and you remain trapped forever!

Level 1 Level 2
A B C D
B
A
C
D 1 3
2 4
 Level 3 Level 4
A= A B C D
Q1 = 5
B=
Q2 = 3
C= Q3 = 6
D= Q4 = 1

Level 5 Level 5: Hard

2 1 A + = 10 A=
+ = 8 B=
3 C 5
+ = 5 C=

D 3 B + = 10 D=
 Level 1 Q1 Level 1 Q2
What is the name of the organelle where Which of the following is not a product
photosynthesis takes place? of photosynthesis?

A. Chloroplast A. Glucose
B. Thylakoid B. Carbon dioxide
C. Chlorophyll C. Sugars
D. Mitochondria D. Oxygen

Level 1 Q3 Level 1 Q4
What molecule do plants pull from the air Which is not a way in which life is
that is used to make sugar? dependent on photosynthesis?

A. Oxygen A. Organisms breathe in the oxygen

B. Nitrogen B. Its sugar is used as food
C. ATP C. Helps cure disease
D. Carbon dioxide D. Helps reduce global warming
 Level 2 Q1 Level 2 Q2
What pigment molecule absorbs blue This is one of the end products of
and red light to provide energy for photosynthesis. What is it?
photosynthesis?

A. Carotenoid A. NADPH
B. Chlorophyll B. ATP
C. Melanin C. Chlorophyll
D. Anthocyanin D. Glucose

Level 2 Q3 Level 2 Q4
Which source provides the initial energy Which of the following is not a reactant
required in photosynthesis? of photosynthesis?

A. Sunlight A. Solar energy

B. ATP B. Water
C. Mitochondria C. Oxygen
D. Sugar D. Carbon dioxide
 Level 3 Q1 Level 3 Q2
Which of the following has the smallest The tiny mouth-like openings in leaves
affect on the rate of photosynthesis? where gases move in and out is called?

A. Light intensity A. Stroma

B. Temperature B. Stomata
C. Oxygen concentration C. Sweat pore
D. Carbon dioxide concentration D. Mesophyll

Level 3 Q3 Level 3 Q4
Photosynthesis occurs in the membrane What is the energy molecule that is
of which structure within a chloroplast? used during photosynthesis?

A. Thylakoid A. H2O
B. Stroma B. NADPH
C. Cytoplasm C. Mitochondria
D. Chlorophyll D. ATP
 Level 4 Q1 Level 4 Q2
Which process allows water to be pulled Four identical plants are grown under
from the roots to the leaves so it can be different colored light bulbs. Under which
used for photosynthesis? color will the release of oxygen gas be the
slowest?
A. Evaporation A. Blue
B. Condensation B. Orange
C. Photosynthesis C. Green
D. Transpiration D. Red

Level 4 Q3 Level 4 Q4
Why is a plant classified as an autotroph? Which of the following is the correct
chemical formula for glucose?

A. It makes its own food A. C12H6O12

B. It moves by itself B. C6H12O6
C. It makes its own light C. C12H6O6
D. It gets its food from other organisms D. C6H6O12
 Level 5 Q1 Level 5 Q2
The picture below represents which What stage of photosynthesis uses
stage of photosynthesis? carbon dioxide to make glucose?

A. Dark reactions A. Light reactions

B. Calvin Cycle B. Calvin Cycle ?
C. Glycolysis C. ATP synthesis
D. Light reactions D. Cellular respiration

Level 5 Q3 Level 5 Q4
Plants made the oxygen in the air What pigment molecule in plants absorb
animals use to breathe by blue and green light, making leaves
appear yellow, red and orange?

A. Splitting apart water molecules A. Melanin

B. Splitting apart carbon dioxide B. Chlorophyll
C. Attaching water together C. Carotenoid
D. Attaching oxygen together D. Anthocyanin
 Make Your Escape! Name ________________

Photosynthesis Digital Link: bit.ly/2qyFm0F

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Codes Answers
Codes Answers

Codes Answers
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4 Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4 Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4

Level 4 Level 5
Codes Answers

Codes Answers

Congratulations!
Enter the completion code
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 to make your escape!

Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4 Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4

 Key: Photosynthesis

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Codes Answers
Codes Answers

Codes Answers
A B D C B D A C C B A D
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

9 1 6 4 3 1 4 2 5 2 9 7
Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4 Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4 Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4

Level 4 Level 5
Codes Answers

Codes Answers

Congratulations!
D C A B D B A C Enter the completion code
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 to make your escape!

1 6 3 5 5 8 3 2 5 1 6 8
Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4 Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4
Large Cards
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Digital Link: http://bit.ly/2qyFm0F

 Mission Objective
While working your summer job at a
greenhouse, a mutant strain of ivy quickly
grew out of control and blocked the only
exit. You must use your knowledge of
photosynthesis to get through the ivy and
escape. Answer the questions at each level
and be sure to record each answer. Once all
four questions have been answered, use the
decoder to progress to the next level. You
must hurry and escape before the ivy grows
too much and you remain trapped forever!
 Level 1 Q1
What is the name of the organelle where
photosynthesis takes place?

A. Chloroplast
B. Thylakoid
C. Chlorophyll
D. Mitochondria
 Level 1 Q2
Which of the following is not a product
of photosynthesis?

A. Glucose
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Sugars
D. Oxygen
 Level 1 Q3
What molecule do plants pull from the air that is
used to make sugar?

A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. ATP
D. Carbon dioxide
 Level 1 Q4
Which is not a way in which life is dependent on
photosynthesis?

A. Organisms breathe in the oxygen

B. Its sugar is used as food
C. Helps cure disease
D. Helps reduce global warming
 Level 1

B
A
C
D
 Level 2 Q1
What pigment molecule absorbs blue and
red light to provide energy for photosynthesis?

A. Carotenoid
B. Chlorophyll
C. Melanin
D. Anthocyanin
 Level 2 Q2
This is one of the end products of photosynthesis.
What is it?

A. NADPH
B. ATP
C. Chlorophyll
D. Glucose
 Level 2 Q3
Which source provides the initial energy
required in photosynthesis?

A. Sunlight
B. ATP
C. Mitochondria
D. Sugar
 Level 2 Q4
Which of the following is not a reactant
of photosynthesis?

A. Solar energy
B. Water
C. Oxygen
D. Carbon dioxide
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A B C D

1 2 3 4
 Level 3 Q1
Which of the following has the smallest affect
on the rate of photosynthesis?

A. Light intensity
B. Temperature
C. Oxygen concentration
D. Carbon dioxide concentration
 Level 3 Q2
The tiny mouth-like openings in leaves where
gases move in and out is called?

A. Stroma
B. Stomata
C. Sweat pore
D. Mesophyll
 Level 3 Q3
Photosynthesis occurs in the membrane
of which structure within a chloroplast?

A. Thylakoid
B. Stroma
C. Cytoplasm
D. Chlorophyll
 Level 3 Q4
What is the energy molecule that is used
during photosynthesis?

A. H2O
B. NADPH
C. Mitochondria
D. ATP
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A=
B=
C=
D=
 Level 4 Q1
Which process allows water to be pulled from
the roots to the leaves so it can be used for
photosynthesis?

A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Photosynthesis
D. Transpiration
 Level 4 Q2
Four identical plants are grown under different
colored light bulbs. Under which color will the
release of oxygen gas be the slowest?

A. Blue
B. Orange
C. Green
D. Red
 Level 4 Q3
Why is a plant classified as an autotroph?

A. It makes its own food

B. It moves by itself
C. It makes its own light
D. It gets its food from other organisms
 Level 4 Q4
Which of the following is the correct chemical
formula for glucose?

A. C12H6O12
B. C6H12O6
C. C12H6O6
D. C6H6O12
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A B C D
Q1 = 5
Q2 = 3
Q3 = 6
Q4 = 1
 Level 5 Q1
The picture below represents which stage
of photosynthesis?

A. Dark reactions
B. Calvin Cycle
C. Glycolysis
D. Light reactions
 Level 5 Q2
What stage of photosynthesis uses
carbon dioxide to make glucose?

A. Light reactions ?
B. Calvin Cycle
C. ATP synthesis
D. Cellular respiration
 Level 5 Q3
Plants made the oxygen in the air animals
use to breathe by

A. Splitting apart water molecules

B. Splitting apart carbon dioxide
C. Attaching water together
D. Attaching oxygen together
 Level 5 Q4
What pigment molecule in plants absorb blue
and green light, making leaves appear yellow,
red and orange?

A. Melanin
B. Chlorophyll
C. Carotenoid
D. Anthocyanin
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2 1 A

3 C 5

D 3 B
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+ = 10 A=
+ = 8 B=
+ = 5 C=
+ = 10 D=