EscapeIF Sample Game: Perimeter Problems

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) =><= ''EscapeIF Sample Game: Perimeter Problems'' <== A Sample Game for the EscapeIF Basic system designed by <a href="http://www.scottnicholson.com"; target="_blank">Scott Nicholson</a> (scott@scottnicholson.com) =><= Introductory Video: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bloR9ROUPXs" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== <== This is a demonstration of the EscapeIF system, which is a system for running escape games in classrooms that require only a chalkboard. The game is a <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jbVXlH_rJkpg4LLV0r-vybe2vU-nsrQeVvlkK8KfgiI/edit#heading=h.jhfkh8clj4r"; target="_blank">script that the teacher reads</a>; this digital sample is to allow you to experience the EscapeIF system as a student. The videos you see here have the same information you see in text, so you can either watch the videos or read the text. These games are best used as either an introduction to a concept or as a review after other traditional teaching methods are used. Please choose one of the following to continue: [[Would you use this to introduce the concept of perimeter? ->newIntroduction]] [[Or would you use this as a review of perimeter? ->newreview]] This work was developed with support by the <a href="https://meducationalliance.org/"; target="_blank">MEducation Alliance</a>, a group is focused on promoting the usage of good EdTech practices and improving the effectiveness of EdTech initiatives globally.

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) (set: $chewed to 0) =><= <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5BQNNhzjKQU?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <= Welcome to Perimeter Problems! You are all working together to control the same character in the story. I will explain the situation, and you will decide what to do. You are working for the Dinosaur Safari and have arrived at your Office. You have a walkie talkie radio, and the Message Light is blinking. There is a paper on the desk in the Office. Your choices are to look at the paper or to use the radio to listen to the message. If you are watching this with others, please form small groups at this time and discuss what to do for one minute, and then vote. - Do you want to [[look at the paper->entry2]]? - Do you want to [[use the radio->entry3]]?

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) =><= <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3ijfxSWN4h8?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <= This is a Fencing Form, where you can order temporary fencing. You need to write down how many meters you want, and if you want it made of tall wood or short metal. You don’t know what you need to order yet, so you decide to leave it blank for now. You decide to [[use the radio->entry3]] to get your messages

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) =><= <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tdl5-10cnS4?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== It is the voice of your supervisor. “I’m glad you made it in. There are reports that the Dilong dinosaurs have gotten into the Microraptors paddock. Go figure out how they got in, count the number of Dilong dinosaurs and Microraptor dinosaurs, and report back to me." Do you want to travel to the Dilong Paddock or the Microraptor Paddock? The reports say the Dilongs are in the Microraptors paddock. <img src="http://scottnicholson.com/twine/perimiter/paddocks.jpg"> - Do you want to [[Go to the Dilong paddock->entry4]]? - Do you want to [[Go to the Microraptor paddock->entry5]]?

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) =><= <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aANjrCq-zPo?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <= The Dilong is a small relative of the Tyrannosaurus Rex. It is about 2 meters long, has claws, a powerful head and large teeth. However, the paddock is empty. There are trees surrounding the paddock that cover up a fence, but one section of the paddock near the fence line is covered with branches and debris. It appears that a small section of the metal fence has rusted near the ground where it is wet, and the Dilongs tore through the treeline to get in through the fence. The trees are damaged by the claws of the Dilongs and you pick up a chewed branch. (set: $chewed to 1) The Microraptor paddock is on the other side of this fence. You go through the hole and [[enter the Microraptor Paddock->entry5]].

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) =><= (if:$chewed is 0)[ <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZhQ61nEKshw?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>] (if:$chewed is 1)[<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d1RxLRJOSTc?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> ] <== The Microraptor paddock is chaotic. The Microraptors, represented by the M’s, are about the size of a chicken, with feathers, and are smaller raptor-like dinosaurs. They can fly a short distance and have flown up onto these circular rocks. The Dilongs, represented by the D’s, are around the base of the rocks, but can not get up onto them, so continue to circle the rocks. They have teeth and large claws. The Dilongs do not appear to pay attention to you, as they are interested in the Microraptors. There is debris in one corner of the paddock. <img src="http://scottnicholson.com/twine/perimiter/paddock.jpg"> - Do you want to [[explore the debris->entry6]]? - Do you want to [[count the dinosaurs->entry8]]? (if:$chewed is 1)[- Do you want to [[scare off the Dilongs with the branch->entry7]]?]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) ==><== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VF-Wf4PieTA?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== There are trees torn down here, and you can see a metal fence that had rusted away at the base where the ground is wet. This leads into the Dilong Paddock. There are some branches here that have been chewed and gnawed by the Dilongs and you pick one up. (set: $chewed to 1) - Do you want to [[count the dinosaurs->entry8]]? - Do you want to [[scare off the Dilongs with the branch->entry7]]?

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) ==><== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2tCnbrzVdxU?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== You remember your goal is to count the dinosaurs, then contact your supervisor. Count the number of each type of dinosaur that you see. <img src="http://scottnicholson.com/twine/perimiter/paddock.jpg"> You use your radio to call your supervisor. How many of each type of dinosaur are there? [[10 Dilongs and 6 Microraptors->entry8awrong]] [[8 Dilongs and 8 Microraptors->entry8awrong]] [[6 Dilongs and 10 Microraptors->entry8aright]] [[10 Dilongs and 10 Microraptors->entry8awrong]]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) ==><== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M2UswQwieHk?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== You try to scare off the dinosaurs. One grabs the branch in his teeth and snaps it, just like he would snap your neck if he had the chance. You decide to join the Microraptors up on the rocks. At least the perspective here is better to [[count the dinosaurs->entry8]].

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) No, that doesn't sound quite right. Are you sure? [[Take another look.->entry8]]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) ==><== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pdnKVhu8LSE?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== That sounds right. How did the dilongs get into the paddock? (Note - In the classroom, this would be an open discussion with the students.) [[They flew over the fence into the paddock.->entry8bwrong]] [[They burrowed under the ground into the paddock.->entry8bwrong]] [[The fence rusted and they chewed through the trees.->entry8bright]] [[They waited for the workers to open the fence and they ran through.->entry8bwrong]]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) Are you sure about that? I don't think that's possible. [[Do you have another idea?->entry8aright]]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) ==><== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dB7bxn6_FqU?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== That is a concern. I will have to send someone over to figure out why that fence rusted. Head back to the Office and contact me once you get there. You return to the office and call your supervisor. There is a sheet of paper on the desk labeled "Fencing Form". Welcome back. Now we need to order temporary fencing for the dinosaurs, and I need you to figure out which type of fencing to use for each and how much to order. We can order a tall wood fence or a short metal fence. Which fence should we order for the Dilongs? [[A tall wood fence so they can't jump over it.->entry8cwrong]] [[A short metal fence so they can't claw through it.->entry8cright]]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) ==><=== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ga8t_M1SMpo?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== I don't think the dilongs can jump. They couldn't get on the rocks to get to the microraptors. We should order the metal fence for the dilongs. How about for the microraptors? [[The short metal fence so they don't chew through it.->entry8dwrong]] [[The tall wooden fence so they don't fly over it.->entry8dright]]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) ==><== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-dqElMZEl-A?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== That is right. We need to worry about the dilongs clawing through the wooden fence. We should order the metal fence for the dilongs. How about for the microraptors? [[The short metal fence so they don't chew through it.->entry8dwrong]] [[The tall wooden fence so they don't fly over it.->entry8dright]]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) ==><== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qzQgws8fvlY?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== The bigger concern with the microraptors is that they can fly short distances, so we need a tall wooden fence for them. [[Continue to your challenge! ->entry9]]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) ==><== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0XBaPNnxV4I?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== That is right. The microraptors can fly short distances, so we need a tall wooden fence. [[Continue to your challenge! ->entry9]]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) At this point you could do an optional physical activity. Here are the details of that activity: ==><== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pUMLgs_A1f0?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== Now we move into Challenge mode, where the students work on challenges. ==><== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XMek8t6PAXQ?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== Challenge 1: Each Microraptor takes up a 1X1 square meter size in a pen. What are the two rectangular sizes for a pen that holds exactly 10 microraptors? It might help to draw them out. [[Click here for the solution!->entry9challenge2]]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) ==><== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RjNSe8Cn7bs?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== The pen can be 2 by 5 meters or 10 by 1 meter: <img src = "http://scottnicholson.com/twine/perimiter/challenge1.jpg"> To calulate the area of a rectangle, multiply the length by the width. What is the area of each size? [[Click here for the answer!->entry9challenge3]]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) ==><== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FLLAEIVgyFg?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== Both are the same - 10 square meters. As a reminder, to calculate the permiter of a size, you add up the lengths of the lines that make up that shape. <img src = "http://scottnicholson.com/twine/perimiter/challenge1.jpg"> Challenge 3: How many meters of fencing will each size require for its perimeter? [[Click here for the answer!->entry9challenge4]]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) ==><== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2QhpwHO6y3g?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== <img src = "http://scottnicholson.com/twine/perimiter/challenge3.jpg"> The 2m by 5m paddock will take 14 meters of fence. The 10m by 1m paddock will take 22 meters of fence. Reflection: Is there a guideline that could help you know which shape will require the least amount of fencing? The Dilongs are larger, so each Dilong needs 2X3 square meters of space. Challenge 4: What are the possible sizes for a rectangular pen for the 6 Dilongs? You may want to draw out what the pen looks like with a 2 meter by 3 meter rectangle for each one. As a hint, there are four possible rectangular pens. [[If you need a hint, click here.->entry9challenge4hint]] [[Click here for the answers!->entry9challenge5]]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) ==><== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ykLsgPnUA8?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== There are four possibilities: 6X6, 4X9, 2X18, 12X3 <img src = "http://scottnicholson.com/twine/perimiter/challenge4sm.jpg"> Challenge 5: What is the area of each of these sizes? [[Click here for the answer!->entry9challenge6]]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) ==><== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BX6IR7y6od8?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== As before, all of these shapes have the same area - 36 square meters. Area is how much something can hold, so it makes sense that all of these pens have the same area, as they can hold the same things. <img src = "http://scottnicholson.com/twine/perimiter/challenge4sm.jpg"> Final Challenge: Which of the four sizes will require the least amount of fencing? [[Click here for the answer!->entry9finish]]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) ==><== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CZXJv1J_iEU?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== <img src = "http://scottnicholson.com/twine/perimiter/challenge6sm.jpg"> The 6m X 6m pen will require the least amount of fencing. Reflection: Think about the guideline you came up with earlier. Does this result match up with that guideline? [[Move on to the final reflection!->reflection]]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) ==><== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n6cSIwSAxok?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== At the end of any learning experience, it is important to have time for reflection. Instead of telling the learners what they should have learned, if they come up with their own learning reflections, it is more powerful. Reflection questions: When in your life would you need to think about perimeter or area? In what jobs would people use this information? This is the end of a sample EscapeIF game. You can learn more about EscapeIF at <a href="http://escapeif.com" target="_blank">http://escapeif.com</a>. If you want to join the Facebook community about Escape IF, you will find it here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapeif" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapeif</a>. You can also <a href="https://tinyurl.com/escapeifsample" target="_blank">explore the script that you can use to run this game in your own classroom</a>. Here's the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xgsuv-6KgIfou8HrvkBkf414iZuuy4qaj1oenZYdaTs/edit?usp=sharing">guide to making your own game</a>. If you have questions, you can contact me at scott@scottnicholson.com This work was developed with support by the <a href="https://meducationalliance.org/"; target="_blank">MEducation Alliance</a>, a group is focused on promoting the usage of good EdTech practices and improving the effectiveness of EdTech initiatives globally.

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) ==><== <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SULLyh-NxL8?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <== Here is one way to put the 6 rectangles together to create a larger rectangle. <img src="http://scottnicholson.com/twine/perimiter/challenge4hint.jpg"> Can you figure out the other three ways to arrange these 6 smaller rectangles into a larger rectangle? [[Click here for the answers!->entry9challenge5]]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) These types of narrative games excel at helping students understand a real world setting where classroom concepts are important. By using a game to get the attention of students, it then gives the teacher some reference points to use in future lessons. During this game, there are brief introductions to how to calculate permiter and area. As the game is a script the teacher is using, the teacher can choose to expand on this portion of the activity as needed. That's the power of this format (and why the game isn't being distributed in a fixed digital game or board game) - the teacher can easily customize the game as they are working from a script. [[Ready to play? Time to head to the dinosaur safari!->Introduction]]

(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(background:white)) These types of narrative games excel at helping students understand a real world setting where classroom concepts are important. After teaching a concept using more traditional methods, these games can demonstrate how those concepts can be applied. During this game, there are brief introductions to how to calculate permiter and area. As the game is a script the teacher is using, the teacher can choose to remove these introductions in order to use the game as a way to assess if the students understand how to calcuate perimeter and area. That's the power of this format (and why the game isn't being distributed in a fixed digital game or board game) - the teacher can easily customize the game as they are working from a script. [[Ready to play? Time to head to the dinosaur safari!->Introduction]]