Intro to Woods Escape Room

Intro to Woods Escape Room

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It All Started When...

Welcome to the first day of Woods 1 - get ready for a class full of learning, hands-on projects, and... safety spookiness???

The bell rings, and your class files into the woodshop — but something feels… off. The air smells like burnt sawdust, and the shop lights flicker. Ms. Sokup and Ms. Gough's prized project, the Craftsman’s Key, has gone missing! According to legend, the key was crafted from the first-ever piece of wood cut in this shop — and without it, the tools of the trade begin to “lock themselves” as a curse of neglect and unsafe practice takes hold. The only way to stop the curse and “unlock” the shop again is to prove your worth as safe, smart craftspeople. You’ll need to solve every safety puzzle to earn fragments of the Craftsman’s Key. You have 25 minutes before the curse seals the tool cabinets forever. Work together. Think safely. And remember… measure twice, solve once.

Escape Progress

Safety is the name of the game!

Creepy Color Codes

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Creepy Color Codes

As you step deeper into the woodshop, the flickering lights suddenly flash bright blue — then yellow — then red — then green — before dimming again. The class exchanged uneasy glances. Something hums from the far side of the room. On the main workbench, you find a metal lockbox with four colored buttons: Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue. Above it, a handwritten note is taped to the wall: “Only those who remember the meanings of color can control the chaos of the craft.” Beside the note, the Safety Poster you’ve seen since day one in shop class is partly torn — but you can still make out words like Danger, Caution, Safety, and Special. It dawns on you: these aren’t just colors… they’re the universal safety signals used in every workshop. If you want to open the box — and earn your first fragment of the Craftsman’s Key — you’ll need to press the buttons in order from the most hazardous to the safest meaning.

Apply Knowledge

Drag and sort the colors correctly to test your knowledge

Red

A. Danger, Injury Risk, Fire Risk, Fire Protection Equipment

Yellow

B. Safety Information, Special Instructions, Out of Service

Green

C. Safety, Emergency Medical Equiment, Eye Wash Station

Blue

D. Caution, Physical Hazards Present, Ask Instructor

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Solución

Solution

The lights are flashing in this order:

Match each light to its corresponding word, in order, from the following list: DANGER - CAUTION - SAFETY - SPECIAL Enter the first four letters of each word in order on the following page, in all caps, with no punctuation. Example: If your words were DRILL, HAMMER, LEVEL, and SCREWDRIVER, you would enter DRIL HAMM LEVE SCRE

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Enter the password

Terrifying Tool ID

With a satisfying click, a lockbox in the corner pops open. Inside, you find your first fragment of the Craftsman’s Key — a small piece of aged wood engraved with a faint saw blade symbol. Beneath it lies a note, written in neat block letters: “A craftsman is only as safe as the tool in their hand.” As you read, a mechanical whirrr echoes from across the room. The tool wall — once proudly organized — now flickers with strange holographic images. Some show students using tools perfectly, others… not so safely. One photo even shows a chisel being used as a screwdriver! It seems the curse has scrambled the shop’s memory of proper tool use. The only way to restore order — and earn the next key fragment — is to identify which images show correct, safe technique for each tool. Choose wisely: the cursed tools will only respond to those who show respect for their craft.

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1/6

Which picture demonstrates the proper and safe use of a claw hammer?

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2/6

Which picture demonstrates the proper and safe use of a drill press?

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1/6

Which picture demonstrates the proper and safe use of a table saw?

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1/6

Which picture demonstrates the proper and safe use of a chisel?

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1/6

Which picture demonstrates the proper and safe use of a band saw?

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1/6

Which picture demonstrates the proper and safe use of a drill?

As you select the final picture, the tool wall unshuffles and returns to normal - with one key change: there are five letters carved into the top of the tool wall.

F E S A T Y

Unscramble the word and type it in on the following page, in all caps. Format example: ANSWER

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Enter the password

Horrific Hazard ID

As the last correct image flashes on the screen, the distorted holograms fade, and the tool wall hums back to life. You hear a faint clink as another fragment of the Craftsman’s Key drops onto the workbench — this one etched with the shape of a hammer. Before you can celebrate, the lights flicker again — this time revealing new messages glowing faintly across the walls and floor. Warning labels, hazard signs, and half-finished checklists appear like ghostly echoes of every shop safety rule you’ve ever learned. On a nearby clipboard, you find a Hazard Report Form that looks partly burned. There are pictures of dangerous woodshop conditions, but no hazards listed next to them. It seems the curse has erased the memory of the hazards themselves. To restore the safety protocols — and earn the next key fragment — you’ll need to correctly identify the hazard in each picture. Once every danger is properly identified, the code to the next box will be revealed. But be careful — mislabeling a hazard might trigger the curse’s warning alarms again…

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1/4

Which of these describes the hazard found in this picture of the woodshop?

Improper tool use

Tripping hazards/messy`

Not Packers jersey

Wet conditions

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2/4

Which of these describes the hazard found in this picture of the woodshop?

Improper chemical storage

Cheap materials

Poor flooring

Dark conditions

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3/4

Which of these describes the hazard found in this picture of the woodshop?

Improper tool storage

Messy workspace

Ugly outfit

Kickback/rotating blade

STOP!

You have one last hazard on the clipboard to identify. The final hazard is also the answer to the next password - before you click it, write it down to remember. Enter it in all caps on the following screen.

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4/4

Which of these describes the hazard found in this picture of the woodshop?

Damaged cord

Dusty tool

Use next to flammable materials

Cheap quality tool

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Enter the password

Petrifying PPE Protocols

With the hazards correctly identified, the warning lights fade to a calm green glow. A drawer at the instructor’s desk slides open on its own, revealing another fragment of the Craftsman’s Key, this one carved with the outline of a safety helmet. Inside the drawer, you find a crumpled safety protocol sheet — but parts of it are smudged and unreadable. Scattered nearby are mismatched pieces of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, close toed shoes, and hair ties. A faint message glows across the workbench: “Only those who wear the craft with care may shape it without fear.” It’s clear what must be done — to break the next part of the curse, you’ll need to learn about PPE and apply what you know to keep your fellow classmates safe by identifying which of them are following PPE protocols.

1/5

Applying Knowledge

Which of the following people are SAFE to work in the shop with their eyewear?

2/5

Applying Knowledge

Which of the following people are SAFE to work in the shop with their clothing?

3/5

Applying Knowledge

Which of the following people are UNSAFE to work in the shop with their hair?

4/5

Applying Knowledge

Which of the following people are SAFE to work in the shop with their footwear?

5/5

Applying Knowledge

Which of the following people are UNSAFE to work in the shop with their accessories (hats not included)?

STOP!

On the last slide, you selected the person who was NOT following PPE protocols. What is the name of the movie that this person was from? Enter it in all caps on the following slide.

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Enter the password

Lurking Label ID

As the final student is outfitted with proper PPE, a low hum echoes through the shop. The safety cabinet unlatches with a click, revealing another fragment of the Craftsman’s Key, this one marked with a tiny engraved warning symbol. Inside the cabinet, however, all the bottles, cans, and containers look wrong — their labels are faded, swapped, or missing altogether. A jar of wood glue is marked “flammable,” while a can of finish reads “safe to drink” in smeared ink. The curse has scrambled the shop’s safety signage! Taped to the inside of the door is a weathered tag that reads: “Only those who can read the signs of the trade may continue the craft.” To lift this part of the curse, you’ll need to examine each label to decipher which hazards apply to that product. Be careful - one wrong move and the whole shop could go up in flames!

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1/4

Which of these describes the hazard found in this picture of the woodshop?

Flammable

Compressed gas

Skin/eye/respiratory irritant

Toxic/health hazard

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2/4

Which of these describes the hazard found in this picture of the woodshop?

Flammable

Compressed gas

Skin/eye/respiratory irritant

Toxic/health hazard

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3/4

Which of these describes the hazard found in this picture of the woodshop?

Flammable

Compressed gas

Skin/eye/respiratory irritant

Toxic/health hazard

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4/4

Which of these describes the hazard found in this picture of the woodshop?

Flammable

Compressed gas

Skin/eye/respiratory irritant

Toxic/health hazard

Almost there!

You encounter the following hazard diamond on the last label. Based on your clues, is this chemical flammable? Enter YES or NO on the following page in all caps.

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Enter the password

Bloodcurdling Cleanliness

The last label clicks into place, and the cursed safety cabinet glows faintly before falling silent. From inside, you recover the final fragment of the Craftsman’s Key — smooth, polished, and engraved with the word “Respect.” Just as you begin to piece the fragments together, the entire shop trembles. Sawdust swirls through the air, scrap wood slides from benches, and the lights dim once more. A voice — calm but firm — echoes through the room: “A true craftsman leaves no trace of chaos behind.” All around you, the shop is in disarray: tools left out, spills on the floor, scraps littering the tables. It’s clear — the curse won’t lift until the workshop is returned to perfect order. To complete the Craftsman’s Key and unlock the shop for good, you must follow proper cleanup and maintenance protocols — organizing tools, identifying cleaning zones, and restoring the workspace to safe condition. Only when the shop is clean, safe, and ready for the next maker will the Craftsman’s Key shine once more.

Test 4

Sort each practice as "Safe" or "Unsafe" when it comes to Cleanliness Protocols.

Safe

Unsafe

1. Regularly swept floors

2. Wash station after staining

3. Oil rags piled in corner

4. Properly maintained tools

5. Messy workstation

6. Leave scraps on machine

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Solución

SOLUTION

1/3

Apply Knowledge

After finishing in the woodshop for the day, what should you do before leaving class?

Turn off machine, sweep up any dust, place scrap pieces in proper disposal bin, , put project and tools away in cubby so that you know where tools are next time.

Turn off machine, put away tools away where you found them, sweep up any dust, place scrap pieces in the proper disposal bin, and put project away.

Put project away - Ms. Sokup and Ms. Gough will do a final clean at the end of the day.

2/3

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As you go to use the drill press, you notice that it is completely covered in dust and shavings. What do you do?

Leave it - this is not an issue to worry about.

Clean off machine before using - sweep it onto the floor.

Clean machine off before using - sweep dust into proper disposal bin.

3/3

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As you go to use the band saw, you notice that the blade looks rusty and dirty. What do you do?

Use it to finish your project. After you have finished cutting, ask your friend Jerry what you should do.

Grab a replacement blade and change it. Ask a friend for help if needed.

Tell Ms. Sokup or Ms. Gough so that they can ensure that the equipment is properly maintained and safe.

STOP!

Did you learn something new about shop safety and have fun? Enter YES or NO on the following page to complete this escape room.

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Enter the password

Completed

Congratulations, you have successfully completed the escape room!

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4 - B

Safe

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Unsafe

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