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Educational activity about social exclusion
Operation
Burrow
A cooperative escape room exploring social exclusion and the importance of having a home, for primary grade 6.
Primary grade 6
45 minutes
of play
Teams of 1–3
3–10 teams
One lesson · Available in Catalan and Spanish
An investigation to look beyond appearances
A gang of robbers has escaped. Examine witness accounts, share clues and work across teams to solve the case and discover the realities behind each person’s story.
What do we explore in Operation Burrow?
Social exclusion and the right to a home
Understand the realities of social exclusion and reflect on everyone’s right to a home.
Cooperation and critical thinking
Share information, make decisions together and analyse clues critically.
How do you play?
- 1
Prepare the game
Generate one kit and print four sheets for each team.
- 2
Organise the teams
3–10 teams of 1–3 pupils, with one phone or tablet per team.
- 3
Share your clues
Scan the QR code and work across teams to complete the mission.
What does your school need?
- One phone or tablet with internet access per team
- 4 printed sheets from the same kit per team
- Paper and a pen
Choose how to run the activity
Self-guided by your school
FreeTeachers prepare the session and guide the group using the game instructions.
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Paid serviceOur team visits your school to lead the activity with your pupils.
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Keep learning in the classroom
Teaching materials, group activities and discussion prompts to explore social exclusion after the game.
Follow-up classroom resourcesFrequently asked questions
Which primary grade is Operation Burrow designed for?
Operation Burrow is an educational activity for primary grade 6. Through a cooperative investigation, pupils explore social exclusion, homelessness and the importance of having a home, while building empathy and challenging prejudice.
How long does the activity last?
The game lasts up to 45 minutes. Allow one lesson to introduce it, organise teams and play. The teaching materials support further classroom sessions on social exclusion.
How many pupils can take part?
Each game supports 3–10 teams of 1–3 pupils, up to 30 participants. Teams share clues and work together to solve the case, making communication an essential part of the experience.
Does each pupil need a device?
No. Each team shares a phone or tablet with internet access. You also need four printed sheets from the game kit per team. We recommend paper and a pen for noting clues.
How do we prepare the game kit?
The organiser creates one game and downloads a ZIP containing four PDFs. Print one set of four sheets per team. All teams must use the same kit to join the same game; then scan the QR code to start.
Is the activity free?
Yes. In the self-guided option, your school can run this activity about social exclusion for free using the instructions. If you prefer a Playduca facilitator, we offer this paid service in Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona.
Which languages is the game available in?
Operation Burrow is available in Catalan and Spanish. Choose the language that suits your group to follow instructions, investigate witness accounts and share discoveries across teams.
Which other activity explores empathy for grade 6?
The Silence of the Mirror explores empathy and positive online relationships through a cooperative mystery. Operation Burrow focuses on social exclusion and the importance of having a home.
Shall we bring Operation Burrow to your school?
We visit schools in the provinces of Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona.
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