⭐ This 5th grade Monster Science Lab math escape room is a fun and effective way to practice multi-digit multiplication! Students will multiply multi-digit whole numbers, analyze multiplication mistakes, and solve multiplication word problems as they assemble their team of monsters. Custom videos guide the story along the way, making this printable and digital activity an engaging, immersive escape room experience.

“We must make the perfect team of monsters. Can you join us in the science lab to help make sure our creations pass all our tests?”

🧪 Students will enter the Monster Science Lab, where they complete four engaging challenges as they create and test their monsters. Each challenge includes multi-digit multiplication problems, error analysis questions, or real-world word problems that students must solve to unlock secret codes and move forward. Custom videos introduce the story and set the stage for each challenge, bringing the monster science theme to life.

This activity is aligned to CCSS 5.NBT.B.5. It can be used in any classroom to practice the following math skills:

✅ Multiplying multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm

✅ Multiplying up to four-digit numbers by two-digit numbers

✅ Using place value and regrouping to solve multiplication problems

✅ Finding and analyzing mistakes in multi-digit multiplication problems

✅ Selecting the correct product from multiple-choice answer options

✅ Solving real-world word problems using multi-digit multiplication

✅ Checking multiplication work for accuracy

⭐ This math escape room comes in digital and print formats.

• Webscape™ Format - This web-based format provides the most interactive and immersive experience possible. It is self-directed, self-correcting, and contains audio. CLICK HERE to try it for yourself! You won't believe how engaging this format is until you try it!

• Google Format - Students complete the exercises in Google Slides. The Monster Decoder is a Google Sheet that self-corrects and tells each student when they can continue to the next challenge.

• Printable Format - Students can use any device to scan QR codes to watch the videos. If no device is available, students can skip the videos and still enjoy the exercise. Students use a printable Monster Decoder and answer sheet to decipher the clues and track their answers.

This Monster Science Lab-themed math escape room is the ultimate no-prep, digital and print-and-go activity to keep your students engaged and thinking. Say goodbye to boring worksheets and hello to an exciting science lab adventure!

⭐ Integrated videos, themed challenge items, and a fun mad science lab story keep students engaged while they practice, review, and strengthen important 5th grade math skills.

The Webscape and Google Slides versions are self-grading; however, they are designed to require critical thinking. Students are NOT told which answers are incorrect to prevent guessing and encourage students to think critically about the clues and their responses.

*Please note: The Google Slides format includes embedded videos that are hosted via YouTube. The printable version includes QR codes for these videos. If you plan on using Google or printable formats, please ensure you and your students have access to YouTube. The Webscape version does not require YouTube.

Key Features:

✏️ Digital & Printable Versions - Webscape, Google, and print versions make this resource perfect for any classroom. The digital version can be used dynamically in the classroom as a presentation while students complete each mathematical question in groups or individually.

✏️ Immersive Experience: Monster Lab-themed, dynamic challenges, and engaging videos provide positive reinforcement and keep students engaged and focused.

✏️Skill Focused: Aligned to CCSS 5.NBT.B.5, each question focuses on the following 5th grade math skills: multiplying multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm, finding mistakes, and multiplication word problems.

✏️Scaffolded Challenges: Challenges increase in difficulty as students progress through the escape room.

✏️No Prep/ Low Prep: Digital version requires NO PREP. The printable version is low prep: Just print the pages, place them in folders, and go. The printable version includes an option to incorporate technology and videos via QR codes.

What's Included:

5th Grade Multiplication & Division - Monster Science Escape Room

• Print and Digital Directions
• Monster Lab Letter from the Mad Scientist
• Challenge #1: Solve the multiplication problems to perform the Cuteness Experiment.
• Challenge #2: Solve the multiplication problems to perform the Durability Experiment.
• Challenge #3: Solve the “find the mistake” problems to perform the Fear Experiment.
• Challenge #4: Solve the word problems to perform the Appetite Experiment.
• Escape the Science Lab Certificate
• Ooops Cards
• Recording Brochure
• Answer Key

Digital Version Links

• Google Slides Link for Digital Escape Room
• Google Forms Link for Decoding Tool
• Webscape Link

Please Note: This escape room is similar to the 4th grade version but with problems and skills at a 5th grade level.

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Looking to Differentiate? Try the 4th grade version.

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