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Escape a Murder Mystery - A Train Headed for Disaster

This one-time class brings together a murder mystery and an escape room to create an exciting adventure on board a train headed for disaster.
Melanie Wiancko, B.Ed.
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4.9
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What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this combined murder mystery-escape room, students will each take on the role of a character involved in the murder. Together they will work to figure out who is responsible for the murder by analyzing clues, solving puzzles, and playing a character. Students will experience a traditional escape room experience with the twist that they will have a script to read for their character and that they will have to figure out who the murderer is!

Here is the story: It is 1936, and you are on board a train headed to meet with a potential buyer that your group will be selling your rare diamond collection to. You may be asking yourself, ‘How did I get my hands on these diamonds?’ Well, the seven of you took part in a dangerous heist six years ago to steal this extremely valuable diamond collection. After the heist, you each agreed to keep one diamond in your possession. Scarlett has called you all together to meet on a train headed to Colorado to meet the buyer. But I have a feeling things may not go as smoothly as planned… 

Information for the class:
 - 5 minutes for introductions and explanation of the escape room
 - 45 minutes to escape and solve the murder
 - 5 minutes to conclude 

Scripts: Students will each be given a script prior to the class time which will be delivered to them prior to their class. Students will either print or have their lines open on another device so that they can read their lines when prompted during class. If there are any concerns about your student reading in class please do not hesitate to reach out and I will accommodate to ensure they feel comfortable in class. 

Birthday parties can be requested!

Learning Goals

Learners will use their critical thinking skills to not only solve a murder mystery but also escape a train that is headed for disaster.
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Other Details

Parental Guidance
Although this is a murder mystery there are no graphic details about the death. If you have any concerns please reach out to me.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Bachelor's Degree in History from Brock University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Nipissing University
Hello Outschool families,

My name is Melanie Wiancko, but you can call me Mrs. Mel! I am a Canadian teacher who loves solving puzzles, hiking, jogging, reading, and playing games! I hope to offer courses that spark your interest in history, geography, math, travel, escape rooms, chess, world religion, and more! 

Experience: I have received my Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University and my Bachelor of Arts in History from Brock University. I am a certified teacher in Ontario, Canada, and I also have specific qualifications in intermediate math and intermediate/senior history and geography.  I have experience teaching English online to English Language Learners ranging in ages from three to fifteen. I love teaching online and the opportunity to connect with students of all ages from around the world. We all have something to learn from one another!

Teaching Philosophy: As a lifelong learner, I believe that learning is best experienced when it is interactive, engaging, and is something that you are passionate about. In my classroom, students will be provided with the opportunity to explore their passions in interactive ways through pictures, discussion, games, and more. My classroom is a place of respect and inclusiveness where students can be curious, make mistakes, and grow. Let’s learn together! 

Teaching Certificate - OCT #: 697687

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55 min

Completed by 360 learners
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Ages: 11-16
3-6 learners per class

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