Escape room activities that are the perfect supplement for any computing course!
An interactive escape room lesson that introduces students to the topic of cyber security. There are six fun task cards that include activities relating to the various aspects of cyber security.
Lesson Objectives:
• To be able to define cybersecurity in the context of the modern world.
• To be able to understand the basics of cyber security.
Included:
Six task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
This lesson is designed around the iGCSE Business Studies curriculum (Cambridge) however could easily be used for other exam boards. This lesson focuses on Laissez-faire, autocratic, and democratic leadership styles. There is a printable starter and main activity included.
Included:
PPT (with bell ringer & plenary included)
Starter
Main Activity
*Because of copyright issues I have not included examples of real world ‘leaders’ however I would recommend doing so to contextualize the issue for students.
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An interactive escape room lesson about stakeholders and stakeholder conflict. Six fun task cards are included that explore the main stakeholders both internally and externally found in many businesses. The lesson provides a fun and interactive introduction to stakeholders.
Included:
Six task cards to complete the escape room relating to stakeholders
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
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An interactive escape room lesson that explores market research. There are seven fun task cards that include relating to primary and secondary research.
Lesson Objectives:
• To be able to identify what is meant by ‘market research’.
• To be able to explain what is meant by primary and secondary research with given examples.
Included:
Seven task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
An interactive escape room lesson that explores Belbin’s team roles. There are seven fun task cards that include activities relating to the nine Belbin team roles. The lesson provides a fun and interactive introduction to the importance of team work and how identifying key team member skills can increase performance.
Lesson Objectives:
• To be able to understand Belbin’s team roles framework
• To be able to apply Belbin’s team roles for team optimization
Included:
Seven task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
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Students should be able to explain what is meant by the term ‘corporate social responsibility’. Each activity aims to build upon students understanding of why CSR is important and why organizations are trying to become more socially responsible, and what the advantages and disadvantages are for a business in doing so.
Learning Objectives
•To be able to define the meaning of ‘corporate social responsibility’.
•To be able to explain the different ways businesses can be socially responsible.
Included:
PowerPoint
Starter
Three Main Activities
Plenary
Lesson Plan
Students should be able to explain about sustainability. Each activity aims to build upon students understanding of the importance of sustainability.
Learning Objectives
To be able to explain what sustainability is and what the three pillars are.
To be able to explain the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and gain understanding about a sustainable future.
Included:
PowerPoint
Starter
Two Main Activities
Plenary
Lesson Plan
Escape room activities that are the perfect supplement for any computer science course!
An interactive escape room lesson that introduces students to the topic of computer literacy. There are six fun task cards that include activities relating to the different features of computer literacy.
Lesson Objectives:
To be able to identify the significance of computer literacy.
To be able to explain the key features of computer literacy.
Included:
Six task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
Worksheet that includes questions about artificial intelligence. The worksheet includes five questions that relate to artificial intelligence, what AI is able to do, and where AI is already currently being used.
This is a quick prep activity that could be used to structure a full lesson, as it asks students to go into detail when explaining their answers. After students complete the activity, the answers could be debated with the whole class.
An interactive escape room lesson about recruitment and selection. Easy to prep lesson, simply print the task cards off in advance. The lesson provides a fun introduction to recruitment and selection, and the various ways that businesses can recruit employees.
Included:
Five task cards to complete the escape room relating to recruitment and selection
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
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An interactive escape room lesson about sources of finance. Six fun task cards are included that explore both internal and external sources of finance. The lesson provides a fun and interactive introduction to the main sources of finance in business.
Included:
Six task cards to complete the escape room relating to sources of finance
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
Full lesson included on opportunity cost. This lesson was originally designed for the iGCSE Business Studies Cambridge course, however it would definitely be suitable for most business courses.
Included:
PPT (with bell ringer and all the key information to teach the topic)
Lesson Plan
x2 teaching activities (one printable and one on PPT)
Homework
Printable plenary activity
Worksheet that includes questions about career planning and development. The worksheet includes five questions that encourage students to think about their career and the steps they need to take to achieve their career goals.
This is a quick prep activity that could be used to structure a full lesson, as it asks students to go into detail when explaining their answers. After students complete the activity, the answers could be debated with the whole class.
Students should be able to explain about ‘distributive justice’. Each activity aims to build upon students understanding of what is meant by the term distributive justice and students apply their understanding by completing a case study on the declining birth rate in Germany.
Learning Objectives
• Understand the importance and the uncertain nature of what is fair
• Demonstrate personal commitment to fostering just or fair distributions of scarce resources (initially among classmates, family and friends).
Included:
PowerPoint
Starter
Activities (worksheet and answer sheet)
Plenary
Students should be able to explain what is meant by the term customer service and the features of good customer service. Each activity aims to build upon students understanding of the importance of customer service in a business setting.
Learning Objectives
•To be able to define what is meant by ‘customer service’.
•To be able to explain the importance of customer service.
Included:
PowerPoint
Starter
Three Main Activities
Plenary
Lesson Plan
Students should be able to identify the meaning of ‘market research’ and be able to explain what is meant by quantitative and qualitative research and data. Each activity aims to give students a basic understanding of different types of research that can be carried out, and the advantages and disadvantages of choosing each method.
Learning Objectives
To be able to define what is meant by ‘market research’.
To be able to explain what is meant by quantitative and qualitative data.
Included:
PowerPoint
Starter
Three Main Activities
Plenary
Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan: Leadership Styles in Action
Objective:
Students will understand the different leadership styles, their characteristics, and how they are exemplified in real-world business scenarios. They will analyze case studies and engage in discussions to demonstrate their comprehension of each leadership style.
Materials Needed:
Whiteboard and markers
Chart paper and markers
Website article
Exploring the Marketing Mix - The 4 P’s
Objective:
Students will understand the concept of the marketing mix and how the 4 P’s (Product, Price, Place, Promotion) are used to create effective marketing strategies. They will analyze case studies and engage in interactive activities to demonstrate their comprehension of each element of the marketing mix.
Materials Needed:
● Whiteboard and markers
● Chart paper and markers
● Access to device with the internet
● Link to case study form lesson plan and main activity