1. Warm Up
Objective: Scientists will describe the policies and procedures of Ms. Reed’s classroom by analyzing clues to open the “Breakout” box.
What is the topic?
What will you be doing?
Why is this important?
How will you know if you have done well?
 Once you have completed the above warm up, please work on the Student Information Sheet until time is called. The Student Information Sheet, Syllabus, Safety Contract, and Photo/Video permission form should be turned in by Friday!

2. Warm Up
Objective: Scientists will describe the policies and procedures of Ms. Reed’s classroom by analyzing clues to open the “Breakout” box.
What is the topic? Policies and procedures
What will you be doing? Analyzing clues
Why is this important? Learn how to be successful in class
How will you know if you have done well? Able to open box
 Once you have completed the above warm up, please work on the Student Information Sheet until time is called. The Student Information Sheet, Syllabus, Safety Contract, and Photo/Video permission form should be turned in by Friday!

3. Breakout Box Rules Task Manager: Read the clues, keep everyone on task
1. Choose roles and fulfil your responsibilities:
Task Manager: Read the clues, keep everyone on task
Recorder: Record your group’s answers on the sheet
Materials Manager: Get your group’s box, place the locks on the parking lot once open (do not allow anyone to “play” with them!), place materials back as directed. Be sure to leave the locks in the “open” position as it makes it easier to put them back for the next class.
Time Keeper/Cheerleader: Keep the group up to date on the remaining time, cheer on your team!
EVERYONE participates in completing tasks, solving puzzles
EVERYONE participates in the class debrief
2. Do not play with the locks. They are not toys!
3. Read each task carefully.
If there is an area in the room with multiple keys, only retrieve your group’s!
Do not remove clues from where they are positioned.
6. Record your responses (both the number/letter/arrow and information) below:

4. Complete the tasks There are 5 tasks to complete.
How long will it take you to complete the tasks to open the box?

5. Discussion Discuss the activity. Thoughts? Feelings?
What did you learn?

6. Exit Ticket 1. What will you be studying in this class?
2. Do you have any questions or concerns about the class?
3. What are you most excited to learn about?