Who Dunnit? - Mystery Activity Overview
Dive into a thrilling mystery-solving activity where teams receive clues to uncover the perpetrator, location, and method of a crime. Solve puzzles, gather evidence, and work together to crack the case. Stay sharp, as each correct answer leads to the next set of clues, while mistakes require reevaluation. Get ready to put your detective skills to the test in this engaging and interactive challenge.
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G-C.2.5 Who Dunnit? Activity Overview: Each team receives an envelope containing clues 1-3 and a copy of slide 11. When the team finishes the first 3 problems the teacher gives them a copy of slide 12 so they can determine which envelope number they should choose. If the team answer the clues correctly the next envelope will contain the next 3 problems. If they answer incorrectly the envelope will them they made a mistake and they need to rework the 3 clues to find their error. Tips: Print clues 1-3 and slide 12 on one color paper, clues 4-6 and slide 13 on a second color, and clues 7-9 and slide 14 on a third color. Print copies of slide 16 in all 3 colors. The number you print depends on how many groups and envelopes you have. Print Slide 11 in a fourth color. Start by giving each team an envelope containing clues 1-3 and a copy of slide 11. As the team finishes give them a copy of slide 12 so they can determine which envelope to get. Envelopes Numbers: Blank Slides 2 -4 #23 Slides 5-7 #12 Slides 8 10 #24 Slide 17 #14, #18, #21, # 15, #17, #11 Slide 16 Student Directions: YOUR team s mission is to find the following: Who committed the crime Where did the crime occur How was the crime committed Each group gets an envelope with 3 clues. Your group may ONLY work on one clue at a time. Be sure to circle your team s answer on each clue. Once you have solved the 3 clues raise your hand. Your group will be given information on which envelope one team member will go retrieve from the front table. Your teammate will return with an envelope that will either contain the next three clues or tells your group to try again. There are 9 clues in all. BEST of Luck on your mission.
Clue #1 A small patch of grass, in the shape of a circular sector, has a radius of 14 yards and a central angle of 1.2 radians. Harper plans to mow the lawn this weekend. How many square yards of grass will she cut? 117.6 yd2 Professor Delta was restocking bookshelves in the library. 16.8 yd The victim was not crushed by a fallen object. 117.6 yd Coach Omega was washing uniforms in the gym. 16.8 yd2 The victim was not mauled by a cougar.
Clue #2 An apple pie that has a 9-inch diameter is cut into six pieces. Lucas takes one slice of pie and sprays whipped cream in an arc along the curved edge of his piece. What is the length of Logan s arc of whipped cream? 4.7? inches Dr. Alpha was working on left-handed dribbling in the gym. 3 2? inches The victim did not drown nor die by electrocution. 1.5 inches Mrs. Gamma was watching a movie at the theater. 6.8 inches The victim was not mauled by a cougar.
Clue #3 Elijah and his friends ordered a pizza for dinner. When their dinner arrived, they noticed that it had an 18-inch diameter and that the pizza had 12 slices. If Elijah had 3 pieces, how many square inches of pizza did he consume? 84.8 inches2A venomous snake did not bite the victim. 20.3 inches2 A fallen object was not the cause of death. 63.6 inches2 Mr. Epsilon was lopping the plants in the atrium. 254.5 inches2 Miss Beta was in the library reading the Hunger Games.
Clue #4 Amelia goes to the doctor s office but must wait in the waiting room until they call her name. She waits 24 minutes before a doctor can see her. If the minute hand on Amelia s watch is 10 millimeters, how far does its tip travel while she sits in the waiting room? 2.5? mm 4? mm 6.4? mm 8? mm Professor Delta was in the library reading. Miss Beta was baking pizza in the kitchen The victim was not electrocuted. A cougar did not maul the victim.
Clue #5 The diagram below shows a stained glass window with a central angle of 125 . Find the area of the portion of the window that is not yellow. 131.9 ft2 Drowning is not the cause of death. 122.2 ft2 Dr. Alpha was cleaning up candy wrappers in the movie theater. 69.8 ft2 The victim was not bitten by a venomous snake. 9.8 ft2 Mrs. Gamma was replacing a cracked pane in the atrium.
Clue #6 Ethan runs along a circular track, traveling a total of 352.8 meters. If the angle he sweeps out while running measures 5.6 radians, what is the radius of the track? 62.6 m 11.2 m 126 m 63 m Mr. Epsilon was shadow boxing in the gym. The victim was crushed by a fallen object Chemical poisoning was not the cause of death. Coach Omega was running drills in the gym.
Clue #7 A graphic designer creates a logo, in the shape of a circular sector, for a local business. The logo has an area of 78.1 square centimeters and a radius of 11 centimeters. What is the measure of this logo s central angle (in radians)? 73.9 radians Miss Beta was checking her email in the library 1.3 radians 7.1 radians 14.2 radians The victim did not drown. The victim did not die from a venomous bite. Mr. Epsilon was reading recipes in the kitchen.
Clue #8 A circular floor mat is divided into three equal sectors, each a different color. The orange section has an arc length of 33.51 inches. What is the area of the orange sector? 804.2 in2 268.1 in2 89.2 in2 29.7 in2 Mrs. Gamma was diving in the pool. Chemical poisoning was not the cause of death. The victim was not crushed by fallen object. Miss Beta was making sushi in the kitchen.
Clue #9 An arc length of a circle is 3 the arc length is 27.4 ? square inches. What is the radius of the circle rounded to the nearest tenth of an inch? 14? inches. The area of the sector defined by 255.7 in Mrs. Gamma was making a snack in the kitchen. 11.7 in 803.3 in 368.6 in Miss Beta was swimming laps in the pool. A fallen object was not the cause of death. Chemical poisoning was not the cause of death.
Whodunnit???? Solve each problem. Each correct answer will result in a clue. Check off the players, location, and methods that are accounted for. The three boxes left unchecked will reveal the crime. If you cannot figure it out, you may be next! The Players The Location The Method Dr. Alpha Atrium Chemical Poisoning Miss Beta Gym Drowning Mrs. Gamma Kitchen Electrocution Professor Delta Library Fallen Object Mr. Epsilon Movie Theater Mauled by a Cougar Coach Omega Pool Venomous Bite
For Clues 1, 2 & 3 if you have: The victim was mauled by a cougar. The victim did not drown nor die by electrocution. Mr. Epsilon was lopping the plants in the atrium. Choose envelope # 14 Professor Delta was restocking bookshelves in the library. The victim did not drown nor die by electrocution. Mr. Epsilon was lopping the plants in the atrium. Choose envelope # 23 Professor Delta was restocking bookshelves in the library. The victim did not drown nor die by electrocution. A fallen object was not the cause of death. Choose envelope # 18
For Clues 4, 5 & 6 if you have: A cougar did not maul the victim. Mrs. Gamma was replacing a cracked pain in the atrium. Coach Omega was running drills in the gym. Choose envelope # 21 A cougar did not maul the victim. Dr. Alpha was cleaning up candy wrappers in the movie theater. Chemical poisoning was not the cause of death. Choose envelope # 15 A cougar did not maul the victim. Dr. Alpha was cleaning up candy wrappers in the movie theater. Coach Omega was running drills in the gym. Choose envelope # 12
For Clues 7, 8 & 9 if you have: Miss Beta was checking email in the library. Chemical poisoning was not the cause of death. Mrs. Gamma was making a snack in the kitchen. Choose envelope # 17 The victim did not die from a venomous bite. A fallen object was not the cause of death. Mrs. Gamma was making a snack in the kitchen. Choose envelope # 11 The victim did not die from a venomous bite. Chemical poisoning was not the cause of death. Mrs. Gamma was making a snack in the kitchen. Choose envelope # 24
Answer Key Clue 1: Professor Delta was restocking bookshelves in the library. Clue 2: The victim did not drown nor die by electrocution. Clue 3: Mr. Epsilon was lopping the plants in the atrium. Clue 4: A cougar did not maul the victim. Clue 5: Dr. Alpha was cleaning up candy wrappers in the movie theater. Clue 6: Coach Omega was running drills in the gym. Clue 7: The victim did not die from a venomous bite. Clue 8: Chemical poisoning was not the cause of death. Clue 9: Mrs. Gamma was making a snack in the kitchen. Solution: Miss Beta, Pool, Fallen Object
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