Description

Review the Dewey Decimal System with this fun and engaging deigital breakout activity.

A digital breakout is an online game played using Google apps. Each breakout begins with a scenario to set-up the breakout. The purpose of every breakout is to solve puzzles or challenges and figure out lock codes. These lock codes are what allow the students to “break out” or escape. Students will work together in small groups to solve the challenges and discover the lock codes.

What you need to use this breakout:

• Chromebooks, computers, laptops or some type of mobile device. You will need one device for each team. I recommend teams of 2-3 students if possible. The devices must be connected to the internet.
• A free Google account for you and your students.
• Scratch paper for students to write down the lock codes while they are working.

The breakout should be completed in teams or small groups. I recommend playing it with fourth and fifth graders, possibly third depending on the class.

Important Note:This is not an editable resource.

COMPLETE UPDATE ON 9/24/24

The old file is included in the download.

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VERY IMPORTANT: PLEASE CHECK YOUR DISTRICT’S FILTER. Sometimes a school or district will block Google Sites. Even if Google Sites works on your staff account, it is possible that student accounts are blocked. Please verify this before purchasing. ALL firewall issues that occur are on your end in your school/district restrictions. I cannot troubleshoot. Please contact me if you have any questions.

A G Suite account was used to create the breakout, not a personal Google account.

F.A.Q. about digital breakouts:

Q: Do my students need a Google account to use this breakout?

A: Many of the breakouts do have a Google Slides or Sheets activity to complete. Students will need to make a copy of the slide. If your students do not have their own accounts, you can create a shared account for your class.

Q: How do I know if Google Sites is blocked at my school?

A: Download my free Google Breakout. You can see if Google Sites will work and introduce digital breakouts to your students so they can get used to the format.

Terms of Use

© Copyright Staying Cool in the Library, LLC. All rights reserved by the author. This product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Copying for more than one teacher is prohibited. Additional licenses are available at a discount. For librarians: you may use this product with all of your classes and students.