A Kitty Kat Detective Cupcake Mystery : Discovering The Magic of Binary Code
Can you crack this mysterious code? Learn binary code and amaze your friends by guessing which one of 63 cupcakes they have chosen from Mini Cherry Cat's Wizard Bakery. This delicious trick is math + storytelling.
What's included
3 pre-recorded lessons
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
In this pre-recorded, magical, interactive, and fun class students will become detectives at The Kitty Kat Detective Agency International and study mind reading with Mini Cherry Kat. Mini Cherry Kat uses the principles of binary code to guess which out of 63 cupcakes on the menu in his bakery another cat detective has chosen. Learn how Mini Cherry Kat performs this incredible trick. Develop your storytelling and performance skills with some pro tips in the class. Go behind the scenes and learn the principles of why the trick works. Download Mini Cherry Kat's cupcake menus, follow the instructions in the video and amaze your friends and family by performing the trick at home. Learners who are able to add single and double digit numbers in their head will be able to perform this trick within 20-40 minutes, perfecting it will take practice. Learners with a curiosity for numbers will then gain an understanding of binary code, and understand why this trick works within another 20-40 minutes.
Learning Goals
Add the numbers 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32 quickly and in any combination.
How storytelling and distraction skills can help when performing magic tricks.
The principles of binary code.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
The Amazing Cupcake Mind Reading Trick
Watch the cupcake mind reading trick. How does Mini Cherry Kat do it?
5 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Learn to perform the trick
Use your math, storytelling, distraction and acting skills to perform this trick.
7 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Why does this trick work?
Learn the binary code secrets behind the trick.
8 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
No actual magic is performed in this class... nobody is really reading anyone's mind.
It is all math and storytelling.
I use Canva.com to develop all of the resources for this class and any links are to read only documents. No account is required.
Pre-Requisites
Learners will need to be able to add numbers under 40. This class will improve the speed of mental math.
Supply List
Learners will need a pen and paper. Download and print the cake menus to perform the trick at home.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from The University of Brighton
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Dartington College of Arts
Meow Friends,
I'm Ms. Ravenwood, I am known by my learners as Detective Kitty Kat Meow McFluffy or Ms. Kitty and I run The Kitty Kat Detective Agency International.
Join The Kitty Kat Detective Agency International:
Pawsome live online adventure clubs for curious young detectives who love cats and mysteries.
Create your own kitty character and let your imagination run wild in the creative world of Kittyville. Make friends and work together to create and solve carefully crafted cat-themed puzzles every week.
We celebrate diversity and are proud to provide an inclusive safe space for kitten detectives; blending social time with learning goals and exciting adventures.
We offer unique online adventures teaching maths and drama through interactive, playful mysteries for 3-11 year-olds. Paint on some whiskers and leap into this imaginative world and discover a passion for learning through play.
Kitty Kat Detective Social Clubs
🐱🔍Meet new friends who love cats and mysteries
🐱🔍Solve a brand new mystery every week
The Story Makers Club
🐱🔍 Create and share your own mysteries
The Canva Club
🐱🔍Design your own characters, logos, posters and adventures using Canva
Bespoke Online Detective Kitty Parties🎈🎈🎈
🐱🔍Add your pets and stuffies to the adventure
Book your adventure today!
My professional background:
BA Hons Theatre (Dartington College of Arts)
MA Advanced Theatre Practice (Central School of Speech and Drama)
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) Post Compulsory Education and Performing Arts (University of Greenwich)
MA Inclusive Arts Practice (University of Brighton)
Qualified Teaching and Learning Status (QTLS) - Primary and Secondary Education (Society for Education and Training)
Teaching entry-level English and maths (Education Training Foundation)
Using digital media in the classroom (Education Training Foundation)
Teaching English and maths to Level 2/GCSE (Education Training Foundation)
I trained at a top drama school in London and create devised theatre and inclusive dance performances. I have been a teacher in schools and further education for the last 16 years. I specialize in teaching drama, English, maths, enterprise, and working with students with learning disabilities. In December 2020 I left my full-time job teaching maths, drama, and citizenship in a secondary school for autistic learners to work full time at The Kitty Kat Detective Agency International.
I am passionate about inclusion and mastery. I am skilled at teaching complex concepts using simple visual methods. I use my acting training to retell magical stories with fun, maths puzzles, and games woven in with top tips for individual students on how to develop their maths and communication skills.
I set up The Kitty Kat Detective Agency International as lockdown began inspired by my son's love of mysteries, maths, and cats and I love it so much I never take my whiskers off.
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Ages: 8-12
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