Lock students inside a mysterious cabin and challenge them to escape while learning the basics of the Underground Railroad through coded messages, diary entries, and historical clues.
 
In this fully interactive digital escape room, students enter the cabin of the eccentric Hester Clay and must solve a series of historically grounded puzzles to uncover the truth hidden inside her walls. As they decode signals, analyze diary entries, and follow geographic clues, students learn the basics of the Underground Railroad—how it operated, who was involved, and the risks faced by freedom seekers.

This works well as an introduction to the Underground Railroad or as a review activity that reinforces essential terminology and concepts.
 
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What’s Included
Full web-based digital escape room
Historical diary that explains the fundamentals of the Underground Railroad
Escape Room Notes worksheet
Underground Railroad Diary Worksheet
7-question comprehension quiz embedded in the game
Teacher guide
Answer key
 
What Students Will Learn
Explain the basic structure and purpose of the Underground Railroad
Define key terms such as conductor, station, and coded message
Identify the role of geography in escape routes
Describe the risks faced by enslaved individuals seeking freedom
 
 
Grades: 6–10
Duration: 1 Class Period 
DOK Level: 2–3
Format: Web-Based Digital Escape Room + Printable Activities