Derivative Review Physical Breakout

Breakouts are so much fun to do in class, but they take FOREVER to set up the first time. However, it is so worth it!

I had a lot going on in this breakout. Students were up and about because clues were hidden around the room and in lockers. There were hidden messages, QR codes, Google Forms, and so much more.

The topics included:

Implicit Differentiation
Particle Motion
Derivative Rules (focus exp & log)

Here are the teacher notes:
(When I say homecube - that's just the name of the pencil box that we bought to have an extra small box)

Step 1: Students are given the big black box, an iPad, and Implicit Differentiation Questions taped to bottom of big black box.

Step 2: Implicit Differentiation questions open the Big Black Box with 3 Digit Lock: 860

Step 3: Big Black box contains Arrows with numbers written in invisible ink, flashlight (no batteries), small black box, homecube, and velocity key questions

Step 4: Velocity Key Questions will lead students to find a hidden key around the room and the key will open the homecube. Each group has a different hiding place. For example: The answers will spell out a place around the room. Like BOOKS - that group will have to search the room the bookshelf and find the Derivative Questions with the hidden key. (BOOKS, CHAIR, CLOCK, CARTS, PHONE, BOARD)

Step 5: Homecube will have the batteries for the flashlight which will reveal numbers on the arrows.

Step 6: The QR code in the homecube will lead to the google form that will reveal the number order for the arrows and will unlock the directional lock on the hasp on the small black box.

Step 7: Derivative Questions will open the Letter Lock on the hasp on the small black box. The Derivative Answers are located in Lockers. The Locker numbers will be written in invisible ink on top of the locker picture.

So, as you can tell...this was pretty complicated. If you have any questions, please let me know. I have more information on my teacher notes below:

TEACHER NOTES

FOLDER WITH ALL BREAKOUT MATERIALS

~RJ

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