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ChemScapes: an Adaptable Chemistry Escape Room Challenge

Haxton, Katherine

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Escape rooms are increasing in popularity and the basic premise lends itself well to outreach activities: complete tasks to obtain clues and escape the room. We have adapted the format for use in a laboratory setting, creating a set of challenges that lead to single digit answers that in turn can unlock a combination padlock and obtain the prize. The challenges can be tuned for any age group from early secondary to undergraduate and allow a chance to develop team working skills, deductive reasoning skills, and apply laboratory skills in an engaging and supportive environment. Strategic thinking is encouraged through a token system for seeking help, and perseverance is rewarded. Small tasks developed so far include thin layer chromatography, pH measurements, isomers, and microscale transition metal chemistry, and by using age and stage appropriate language, an inclusive yet challenging activity can be created.

Conference Name ariety in Chemistry Education / Physics Higher Education Conference 2019
Conference Location Bristol
Start Date Aug 22, 2019
End Date Aug 23, 2019
Acceptance Date Aug 22, 2019
Publication Date Aug 22, 2019
Series Title Variety in Chemistry Education / Physics Higher Education Conference 2019
Keywords chemistry, education, outreach, widening participation

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