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Crime Scene Challenge

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Problem Solving
  • Creativity
  • Staying Positive
  • Aiming High
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork

Over the course of the challenge, learners apply Steps 1-3 in all eight essential skills as they consider: Who stole the chocolate?

They gather and analyse clues to decide which of the fairytale character suspects committed a fictional crime (stealing chocolate from the school/community building).

Also in this challenge day

  • Crime Scene Challenge - Crib Sheet (Steps 1-3)
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    A document for the teacher outlining the contents of the Crime Scene Challenge Challenge Day (Steps 1-3 version).
  • Crime Scene Challenge - Fingerprint Report (Steps 1-3)
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    The Fingerprint Report document for the Steps 1-3 version of the Crime Scene Challenge Challenge Day (print one per team, then cut in half to give them one part at a time)
  • Essential Skills Record - Steps 1-3
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    Support learners to reflect on how they have applied Steps 1-3 in all eight essential skills on the Crime Scene Challenge, by printing this double-sided Essential Skill Record.
  • Crime Scene Challenge - additional printouts
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    Enhance your Crime Scene setup with these additional resources to print out, including: a door sign, evidence markers (to cut out and fold), a shoeprint, optional question cards and activities at the crime scene for learners working at Step 0.
  • Crime Scene Challenge - Assembly
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    Download this PowerPoint to deliver an assembly that introduces the Challenge. This resource is suitable for learners working at Steps 0-6.

Resource properties

Type
Challenge Day
Essential skills
This resource teaches Listening, Speaking, Problem Solving, Creativity, Staying Positive, Aiming High, Leadership and Teamwork skills
Time required
5 hours
Skill level
Step 1 to Step 3
Age
5 to 7 years
Learning outcomes
Learners can independently apply Steps 1, 2 or 3 in all eight essential skills.
Premium
This resource is available on Skills Builder Programmes.
Skills
Listening, Speaking, Problem Solving, Creativity, Staying Positive, Aiming High, Leadership, Teamwork
Steps
Step 1, Step 2, Step 3
Time required
5 hours
Author
Skills Builder Partnership