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Don’t Be Left in the Dark! The Great Light Escape Room
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There once was light but now it’s gone, You’re trapped in a room where the glow won’t dawn. To break back out, you’ll need to be bright, Explore the space and follow the light! Take notes as you go each hint has weight, Combine the clues to unlock your fate. Click for clues and piece them right, Only then will you escape the night!
When you have your pencil and paper ready,select the pencil to continue.
Hint: click around.
You wake up and don't know where you are....
Hint: hit the switch.
Having trouble? Select here to show clue locations.
Book of Light Part 1
1. Light: A form of energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye. Example: Sunlight, flashlight beams, or light from a candle. 2. Waves: Vibrations or disturbances that transfer energy through space or a medium.In context of light: Light waves are electromagnetic waves. They don’t need a medium (like air or water) to travel.Example: The ripples seen in water are wave patterns; light behaves in similar wave-like ways.
3. Emit: To give off light or energy.Example: The Sun emits light and heat; a light bulb emits visible light when powered.
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Book of Light Part 2
3. Absorb: When light hits a surface and its energy is taken in rather than reflected or transmitted.Example: A black T-shirt absorbs most of the sunlight and feels warm, while a white shirt reflects it. 4. Reflect: When light bounces off a surface.Example: A mirror reflects light back, allowing you to see your image. 5. Refraction: When light bends as it passes from one material into another.Example: A straw appears bent in a glass of water because light is refracted as it moves from air to water.
6. Transparent: A material that allows all or most light to pass through.Example: Clear glass or clean plastic wrap.
7. Translucent: A material that lets some light through, but not enough to see clearly through it.Example: Frosted glass or wax paper.
8. Opaque: A material that does not allow any light to pass through.Example: Wood, metal, or thick cardboard.
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Book of Light Part 2
3. Absorb: When light hits a surface and its energy is taken in rather than reflected or transmitted.Example: A black T-shirt absorbs most of the sunlight and feels warm, while a white shirt reflects it. 4. Reflect: When light bounces off a surface.Example: A mirror reflects light back, allowing you to see your image. 5. Refraction: When light bends as it passes from one material into another.Example: A straw appears bent in a glass of water because light is refracted as it moves from air to water.
6. Transparent: A material that allows all or most light to pass through.Example: Clear glass or clean plastic wrap.
7. Translucent: A material that lets some light through, but not enough to see clearly through it.Example: Frosted glass or wax paper.
8. Opaque: A material that does not allow any light to pass through.Example: Wood, metal, or thick cardboard.
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10. Spectrum: The range of different colors of light, typically seen when white light is split.Example: A rainbow shows the visible spectrum (ROYGBIV: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet).
11. Ultraviolet (UV): A type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than visible violet light. It is invisible to the naked eye.Example: The Sun emits UV rays, which can cause sunburn. Special UV beads or detectors are used to show UV light.
Book of Light Part 3
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10. Spectrum: The range of different colors of light, typically seen when white light is split.Example: A rainbow shows the visible spectrum (ROYGBIV: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet).
11. Ultraviolet (UV): A type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than visible violet light. It is invisible to the naked eye.Example: The Sun emits UV rays, which can cause sunburn. Special UV beads or detectors are used to show UV light.
Book of Light Part 3
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Hmmmmm What time is it ???
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Video Source: ScienceTrek.org/Idaho Public Television
After watching the video, and getting the code word, select here to continue.
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Type in the code (lower case)
Enter the password
True or False? All electromagnetic waves are visible to the human eye.
TRUE
FALSE
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Oops! Try Again!Select here to go back!
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Correct! Not all electromagnetic waves are visible to the human eye!
Next
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From beams to shadows and the spectrum wide, Keep up the pace, let your knowledge guide! You’re working hard, you’ve got the drive, Solving light clues, this one is five!
Hmmm, this looks like it might be important information. _ X X X X
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Video Source: ScienceTrek.org/Idaho Public Television
After watching the video, and getting the code word, select here to continue.
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This page is password protected
Enter the password
Put the colors in order from longest to shortest wavelength.
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When light bounces off a material like a mirror we call this:
IFEENCRTOL
Select the lock when you have unscrambled the word.
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Type in the unscrambled term (lower case)
Hit X to go back
Enter the password
Sort the items- Do they show an image being reflected or not?
After getting the code word, select here to continue.
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Type in the code word (lower case)
Hit X to go back
Enter the password
Select the window to continue.
It's hard to see through this window!
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After watching the video, and getting the code word, select here to continue.
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Input lower case code word.
Enter the password
Oops! Try Again!
OPAQUE is a material that you can't see through at all. An example is room darkening shades over a window.
Click here to go back!
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Oops! Try Again!
TRANSPARENT is when light travels through an object. An example is a clear glass.
Select here to go back!
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Good job!
When a material is translucent, some light gets through but not all.
Which of these is a translucent material?
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Exactly!
Sunglasses dim the sunny view, Letting just some light shine through. That means translucent pretty great! Keep it going, your next clue is eight.
This might be helpful information! X _ X X X
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Oops! Try Again!
Select here to go back!
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What a strange phenomenon! What is going on with this pencil?!
Select the glass to continue.
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Select the lock when you crack the code.
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Type in your answer, all lower case
Enter the password
Video Source: ScienceTrek.org/Idaho Public Television
After watching the video, and getting the code word, select here to continue.
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Lower case password
Enter the password
Yes! That was correct!
Refraction of light makes things look distorted.
XX_XX
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Oops! Try Again!Touch here to go back!
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Behind the picture you find a keypad!
The keypad needs a 5 digit code. XXXXX
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The Keypad is protected by a 5 digit code! (Hit X to go back)
Enter the password
Hmmmmm The safe seems to need a passcode?
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For solving the final puzzle you have been awarded the secret passcode to the vault!
The vault code is: eyes
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This vault is password protected by a special code! (lowercase)
Enter the password
Put the key in the door.
You cracked the code, you found each clue, Reflected, refracted, the light shone through! Your thinking was sharp, your focus was bright, You journeyed through shadows and stepped into light. Well done, escapee, your mission’s complete, You’ve lit the way with a brilliant feat!
HOORAY!YOU ESCAPED!
Congratulations!
CORRECT!!!
The order of the colors in the visible spectrum from longest wavelength to shortest is:
RED
ORANGE
After drag and drop correct, Select rainbow to continue
YELLOW
GREEN
BLUE
INDIGO
VIOLET
INDIGO
GREEN
YELLOW
ORANGE
VIOLET
BLUE
RED
After this correct goes to correct answer then to clue
Which of these colors on the visible spectrum has the shortest wavelength?
Oooops! Try Again!Click here to go back!
CORRECT!!!
Of these, the color with the shortest wavelength is:
RED
ORANGE
violet has a wavelength of approximately 400 nanometers while red is the longesst at about 700 nanometers.
YELLOW
GREEN
BLUE
Choose the word violet for your next clue!
INDIGO
VIOLET
Hmmmmm,
RED
7 colors are listed here. That could be important information! XXXXX_
ORANGE
YELLOW
GREEN
BLUE
INDIGO
VIOLET
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VST is beta testing this new escape room. We appreciate feedback that helps us imporve our resources!
Don’t Be Left in the Dark! The Great Light Escape Room
Provide Feedback
Start
There once was light but now it’s gone, You’re trapped in a room where the glow won’t dawn. To break back out, you’ll need to be bright, Explore the space and follow the light! Take notes as you go each hint has weight, Combine the clues to unlock your fate. Click for clues and piece them right, Only then will you escape the night!
When you have your pencil and paper ready,select the pencil to continue.
Hint: click around.
You wake up and don't know where you are....
Hint: hit the switch.
Having trouble? Select here to show clue locations.
Book of Light Part 1
1. Light: A form of energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye. Example: Sunlight, flashlight beams, or light from a candle. 2. Waves: Vibrations or disturbances that transfer energy through space or a medium.In context of light: Light waves are electromagnetic waves. They don’t need a medium (like air or water) to travel.Example: The ripples seen in water are wave patterns; light behaves in similar wave-like ways. 3. Emit: To give off light or energy.Example: The Sun emits light and heat; a light bulb emits visible light when powered.
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Next Page
Book of Light Part 2
3. Absorb: When light hits a surface and its energy is taken in rather than reflected or transmitted.Example: A black T-shirt absorbs most of the sunlight and feels warm, while a white shirt reflects it. 4. Reflect: When light bounces off a surface.Example: A mirror reflects light back, allowing you to see your image. 5. Refraction: When light bends as it passes from one material into another.Example: A straw appears bent in a glass of water because light is refracted as it moves from air to water. 6. Transparent: A material that allows all or most light to pass through.Example: Clear glass or clean plastic wrap. 7. Translucent: A material that lets some light through, but not enough to see clearly through it.Example: Frosted glass or wax paper. 8. Opaque: A material that does not allow any light to pass through.Example: Wood, metal, or thick cardboard.
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Next Page
Last Page
Book of Light Part 2
3. Absorb: When light hits a surface and its energy is taken in rather than reflected or transmitted.Example: A black T-shirt absorbs most of the sunlight and feels warm, while a white shirt reflects it. 4. Reflect: When light bounces off a surface.Example: A mirror reflects light back, allowing you to see your image. 5. Refraction: When light bends as it passes from one material into another.Example: A straw appears bent in a glass of water because light is refracted as it moves from air to water. 6. Transparent: A material that allows all or most light to pass through.Example: Clear glass or clean plastic wrap. 7. Translucent: A material that lets some light through, but not enough to see clearly through it.Example: Frosted glass or wax paper. 8. Opaque: A material that does not allow any light to pass through.Example: Wood, metal, or thick cardboard.
Return
10. Spectrum: The range of different colors of light, typically seen when white light is split.Example: A rainbow shows the visible spectrum (ROYGBIV: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet). 11. Ultraviolet (UV): A type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than visible violet light. It is invisible to the naked eye.Example: The Sun emits UV rays, which can cause sunburn. Special UV beads or detectors are used to show UV light.
Book of Light Part 3
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Last Page
10. Spectrum: The range of different colors of light, typically seen when white light is split.Example: A rainbow shows the visible spectrum (ROYGBIV: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet). 11. Ultraviolet (UV): A type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than visible violet light. It is invisible to the naked eye.Example: The Sun emits UV rays, which can cause sunburn. Special UV beads or detectors are used to show UV light.
Book of Light Part 3
Return
Hmmmmm What time is it ???
Return to Room
Video Source: ScienceTrek.org/Idaho Public Television
After watching the video, and getting the code word, select here to continue.
Return to Room
Type in the code (lower case)
Enter the password
True or False? All electromagnetic waves are visible to the human eye.
TRUE
FALSE
Return to Room
Oops! Try Again!Select here to go back!
Return to Room
Correct! Not all electromagnetic waves are visible to the human eye!
Next
Return to Room
From beams to shadows and the spectrum wide, Keep up the pace, let your knowledge guide! You’re working hard, you’ve got the drive, Solving light clues, this one is five!
Hmmm, this looks like it might be important information. _ X X X X
Return to Room
Video Source: ScienceTrek.org/Idaho Public Television
After watching the video, and getting the code word, select here to continue.
Return to Room
This page is password protected
Enter the password
Put the colors in order from longest to shortest wavelength.
Return to Room
When light bounces off a material like a mirror we call this:
IFEENCRTOL
Select the lock when you have unscrambled the word.
Return to Room
Type in the unscrambled term (lower case) Hit X to go back
Enter the password
Sort the items- Do they show an image being reflected or not?
After getting the code word, select here to continue.
Return to Room
Type in the code word (lower case) Hit X to go back
Enter the password
Select the window to continue.
It's hard to see through this window!
Return to Room
After watching the video, and getting the code word, select here to continue.
Return to Room
Input lower case code word.
Enter the password
Oops! Try Again!
OPAQUE is a material that you can't see through at all. An example is room darkening shades over a window.
Click here to go back!
Return to Room
Oops! Try Again!
TRANSPARENT is when light travels through an object. An example is a clear glass.
Select here to go back!
Return to Room
Good job!
When a material is translucent, some light gets through but not all.
Which of these is a translucent material?
Return to Room
Exactly!
Sunglasses dim the sunny view, Letting just some light shine through. That means translucent pretty great! Keep it going, your next clue is eight.
This might be helpful information! X _ X X X
Return to Room
Oops! Try Again!
Select here to go back!
Return to Room
What a strange phenomenon! What is going on with this pencil?!
Select the glass to continue.
Return to Room
Select the lock when you crack the code.
Return to Room
Type in your answer, all lower case
Enter the password
Video Source: ScienceTrek.org/Idaho Public Television
After watching the video, and getting the code word, select here to continue.
Return to Room
Lower case password
Enter the password
Yes! That was correct!
Refraction of light makes things look distorted.
XX_XX
Return to Room
Oops! Try Again!Touch here to go back!
Return to Room
Behind the picture you find a keypad!
The keypad needs a 5 digit code. XXXXX
Return to Room
The Keypad is protected by a 5 digit code! (Hit X to go back)
Enter the password
Hmmmmm The safe seems to need a passcode?
Return to Room
For solving the final puzzle you have been awarded the secret passcode to the vault!
The vault code is: eyes
Return to Room
This vault is password protected by a special code! (lowercase)
Enter the password
Put the key in the door.
You cracked the code, you found each clue, Reflected, refracted, the light shone through! Your thinking was sharp, your focus was bright, You journeyed through shadows and stepped into light. Well done, escapee, your mission’s complete, You’ve lit the way with a brilliant feat!
HOORAY!YOU ESCAPED!
Congratulations!
CORRECT!!!
The order of the colors in the visible spectrum from longest wavelength to shortest is:
RED
ORANGE
After drag and drop correct, Select rainbow to continue
YELLOW
GREEN
BLUE
INDIGO
VIOLET
INDIGO
GREEN
YELLOW
ORANGE
VIOLET
BLUE
RED
After this correct goes to correct answer then to clue
Which of these colors on the visible spectrum has the shortest wavelength?
Oooops! Try Again!Click here to go back!
CORRECT!!!
Of these, the color with the shortest wavelength is:
RED
ORANGE
violet has a wavelength of approximately 400 nanometers while red is the longesst at about 700 nanometers.
YELLOW
GREEN
BLUE
Choose the word violet for your next clue!
INDIGO
VIOLET
Hmmmmm,
RED
7 colors are listed here. That could be important information! XXXXX_
ORANGE
YELLOW
GREEN
BLUE
INDIGO
VIOLET