$5 - $10 Middle School Thanksgiving Google Apps (by date, oldest first)

This activity features a rigorous yet engaging digital escape room in which students tackle 5 Language Arts skills-based puzzles about Thanksgiving! (for use with Google Drive)

There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging activities that encourage students to think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock! Now, you can facilitate our popular Thanksgiving ELA Escape Room at home or in the classroom using your school's technology with this resource. Each task is skills-based so that with this fun lesson on a highly-anticipated holiday and impending vacation, learning is not sacrificed. This escape room encourages higher order thinking skills and a fun review of ELA material with a Thanksgiving twist.

How does it work?

Your students are stuck in your digital classroom and cannot leave for Thanksgiving break until they solve 5 challenging Language Arts skills-based tasks about Thanksgiving!

• Thanksgiving Fun Facts: In the first task, students will read 8 fun facts about Thanksgiving and must identify the parts of speech of underlined words within the passages. When matched correctly, shaded boxes will reveal the first code.
• Word Maze: In the second task, students must solve a series of word mazes. Letters they collect along the way will form their second code.
• Figuratively Speaking: In the third task, students must identify the figurative language devices used in fun Thanksgiving sentences. Shaded boxes in the correct answers form the third code.
• Landing of the Pilgrims: In the fourth task, students must perform a close reading of Landing of the Pilgrims by Felicia Dorothea Hemans, a perfect poem to study on Thanksgiving. Letters of the multiple choice question answers following the poem reveal their fourth code.
• Encrypted Message: In the final task, students must solve an encrypted Thanksgiving message using the codes and clues from the first four tasks. Once they decipher the quote about Thanksgiving and bring it to you, they are free to escape to Thanksgiving break!

Product Includes:

- Instructions for how to access and share escape room and answer key through Google Drive

- Materials for 5 Tasks: digital task signs, detailed task instructions, and supplementary materials

- Digital Student Worksheets

- Digital Teacher Answer Key

This product requires free accounts through Google Drive and is completely paperless.

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Also, check out more great fall-themed and Thanksgiving products by Language Arts Excellence:

⭐ Thanksgiving ESCAPE ROOM (paper version)

⭐ Thanksgiving Poetry ESCAPE ROOM

⭐ Fall Themed Collaborative Writing Activity

⭐ Fall Themed Figurative Language Powerpoint

⭐ Fall Themed Figurative Language Task Cards

⭐ Thanksgiving Figurative Language Practice

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For this activity, you and your students will need access to Google Sheets. For best use, each student should have their own device.

Engage your students in a fun and interactive way with this Math Pixel Art Activity with Google Sheets! Perfect for reinforcing order of operations, this activity challenges students to solve order of operation problem to reveal a hidden pixel art picture. Each set gets harder as they go, allowing you to differentiate for students!

What you're getting:

• Pixel Art 1 - Level One (turkey)
• Pixel Art 2 - Level Two (pumpkin pie)
• Pixel Art 3 - Level Three (pilgrim hat)

There are 19 total problems in EACH pixel art, totaling 57 total problems.

How it works:

• Students will solve a series of order of operation problems, each corresponding to a color or section of a pixelated image.
• As they evaluate the expressions correctly, they "fill in" the picture, pixel by pixel, revealing a fun design at the end.
• The more problems they solve, the clearer the image becomes, providing instant feedback and a sense of accomplishment!

Why it's great for the classroom:

• Engaging & Interactive: Keeps students focused while practicing essential math skills.
• Instant Feedback: Students can immediately see the results of their work, motivating them to keep solving problems.
• Differentiation: Different levels of difficulty make it ideal for any classroom setting!

This Math Pixel Art Activity is a fantastic way to combine creativity with learning, making algebra fun and exciting for students of all ages!

Thanksgiving-Themed Logic Puzzles Math Escape Room

This exciting and engaging Thanksgiving Logic Puzzles Math Escape Room is the perfect way to challenge your upper elementary and middle school students with fun math problems while celebrating the holiday season! Designed for classroom use, this resource includes both a Google Form and a printable version, along with an answer key and recording sheet to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience for teachers.

What’s Included:

• Google Form Escape Room: An interactive, digital escape room that students can complete individually or in teams. The Google Form is designed with a series of brain teasers, riddles, and math puzzles, each tied to Thanksgiving themes. With branching logic, students must solve each puzzle to progress through the escape room, offering a fun challenge and building problem-solving skills. There are seven tasks total.
• Printable Version: The same fun and challenging puzzles are available in a printable format, making this resource flexible for in-person, hybrid, or remote learning environments. You can easily distribute the printout to students, allowing them to solve the puzzles on paper.
• Answer Key: Included is a comprehensive answer key, making it easy for teachers to quickly check student progress and ensure the answers are correct.
• Recording Sheet: A recording sheet is provided for students to write down their answers, which helps track their progress and serves as a great way for teachers to assess understanding.

Key Features:

• Math Challenges: The puzzles cover a range of mathematical concepts appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students. These include operations some brain buzzles as well as mathematical
• operations.
• Thanksgiving Theme: Each puzzle is inspired by Thanksgiving traditions, like turkeys, pumpkins, and holiday feasts. This theme helps to make learning more engaging while connecting math to the holiday season.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Students will need to use logic, reasoning, and mathematical skills to crack codes, solve riddles, and escape the virtual or paper “locked room.”
• Flexible Format: Whether you prefer a digital experience or a traditional paper-based activity, this escape room offers both options, making it adaptable to your classroom setup.
• Perfect for Groups or Individuals: This activity can be done solo or in small groups, making it a great classroom or homework activity. It encourages collaboration and critical thinking in a fun and interactive way.

Why It’s Great for Teachers:

• No Prep: The Google Form is ready to use right away, and the printable version can be easily handed out. Just download, share the link, or print, and you're ready to go!
• Engaging & Fun: Students love the thrill of an escape room, and the Thanksgiving theme adds a seasonal touch that makes the math challenges even more exciting.
• Encourages Collaboration: When done in groups, students must work together to solve the puzzles, encouraging teamwork, communication, and peer learning.
• Assess Understanding: The recording sheet and answer key help you track individual or group progress, so you can easily assess how well your students are grasping the material.

This Thanksgiving Logic Puzzles Math Escape Room is a fantastic way to celebrate the season while reinforcing math skills in a creative and fun format. Perfect for adding excitement to your classroom activities and challenging your students in an enjoyable way!