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This stand-alone printable activity is perfect to use as an emergency sub plan or for any day where rehearsal is not possible! This Escape Room is suitable for band, choir, orchestra, or secondary general music classroom.

Technology access is not required. Students do not need computers, phones, or any other technology to complete the locks. Classroom set-up, props, cutting/laminating, etc are not necessary. Physical locks or lockboxes are not required.

Escape Room Steps:

1. Print the 5 Escape Room printable “locks”. I recommend assigning this as a small group activity, with each group needing printouts of all 5 locks.

2. Divide the class into groups of approximately 3-4 students and assign a group number. This number may be entered on the top left of each lock handout for easy reference.

3. Hand out Lock #1 only. Be sure that the groups write group member names and the start time at the top of each lock.

4. As the groups finish Lock #1, students will need to turn it in to receive the next lock. They should only receive Lock #2 if they have the correct answer for Lock #1. If incorrect, send them back to work further. You may choose to provide hints or clues using the provided Answer Keys.

5. Repeat for Locks # 2-5.

6. Lock #5 does not have a single final answer like the previous locks. This is to allow for different finish times and class lengths.

7. By the end of the hour, you should have all 5 locks from all student groups. Collate by group number and staple or paperclip.

Depending on the group of students, you can support them by working together as a class, offering class hints, or even creating time limits and competitions winners.

Have fun and enjoy!