The Case of the Missing Mug

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Investigative Skills

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SubjectInvestigative Skills

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Case file: The Missing Mug At 12:30 p.m., during the lunch break, Miss Choi discovered that her black Stanley coffee mug with a bunny and cat sticker was missing from the teacher’s desk. The classroom was quiet except for a few students finishing their writing. When Miss Choi returned from the staffroom after a short break, she noticed a coffee ring on her desk, a faint smell of coffee in the air, and a drip trail leading toward the bookshelf. She looked around the room and saw Axle, wearing his...

This resource is designed to enhance students' investigative skills through a classroom mystery involving the disappearance of a coffee mug belonging to Miss Choi. The scenario unfolds with various clues including a coffee ring on the desk, a drip trail leading to a bookshelf, and suspicious behavior from several students such as Axle, Beauden, Ayanna, and Jessica. Students are tasked with analyzing the evidence, forming theories about the suspects, and answering a series of reflective questions to develop their reasoning and critical thinking skills. Additionally, there’s an optional creative writing extension where students can immerse themselves in the narrative by crafting a thief’s confession, providing an engaging and interactive learning experience.