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Crime Scene Critical Thinking Investigations and Activities (Grades 5-9)

In this class, students will use critical thinking and evidence to solve mysteries (appropriate for ages 10-14)
Vanessa Roach
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What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
This class is perfect for mystery and true crime lovers! Texts are suited for grades 5-9. Students will learn crime-related vocabulary (alibi, affidavit, misdemeanor, etc.), critical thinking skills, and practice applying evidence to analyze a fake mystery. All materials will be attached as a pdf that will be released a few minutes before class starts. I do not release materials early to ensure that students do not look over the cases ahead of time. This will make the activities in class fair to everyone.

Class is primarily a discussion-based format. Students can respond verbally by raising their hand or in the chat.

Class Breakdown
1. Welcome
2. Intro Mystery Vocabulary
3. Introduce the first case study (read transcript, police report, witness, and image)
4. Students collaboratively discuss the case and present theories
5. Go over the second case
Learning Goals
critical thinking, application of textual evidence, and attention to detail.
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
No disturbing images (i.e. blood) or graphic readings/material will be included. The cases do center around a possible murder. There is a coroner's report reading, but no graphic or disturbing information is detailed.
Supply List
All materials will be attached as a pdf that students will have access to. No materials need to be printed.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Indiana Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in English from University of Southern Indiana
ELA teacher, avid true crime and mystery lover.

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Meets once
45 min

Completed by 66 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
4-12 learners per class

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