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Solve a Mystery Game Crime Scene Investigation Logic Puzzle Critical Thinking
Crack the Candy Conundrum with this hands-on CSI classroom activity! Perfect for grades 4–6, this engaging resource transforms your students into detectives as they analyze clues, evaluate witness statements, and piece together evidence to solve a mystery. Using logic, inference, and critical thinking, students will: Apply deductive reasoning to solve a candy-themed “crime” Gather and analyze evidence with step-by-step worksheets Strengthen reading comprehension and attention to detail Collabo
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, Forensics
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+6
Solve a Mystery Game Crime Scene Investigation Logic Puzzle Mystery Mega BUNDLE
Engage your students with this Inference Mystery Reading BUNDLE! Each activity transforms your classroom into a CSI investigation where students must use reading comprehension, inference skills, and forensic science clues to solve the case. Perfect for enrichment, early finishers, and upper elementary or middle school learners who love a challenge!” By purchasing this bundle today, you'll save 30% off the price of individual activities, making it a smart choice for educators. These engaging r
4th - 7th
Close Reading, Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+4
Solve a Mystery Game Crime Scene Investigation Logic Puzzle Critical Thinking
Are you seeking an engaging activity to help your students better understand inference, deductive logic, and reasoning? Crime Scene Investigation is a great theme that teaches all the skills of critical thinking in a fun and interesting way! Investigate the Basics of CSI with this exciting differentiated resource!Ready-to-Go Printables! Easy Prep! Go completely DIGITAL with this version! Click the link below to PREVIEWCrime Scene Basics for GOOGLE DriveThis workshop takes about 2 to 2 1/2 hours
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Forensics, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
, RI.5.3
+2
Mystery Reading Passages Reading Comprehension Solve a Mystery Winter Inferences
Need fun and engaging activities for practicing INFERENCE? Looking to differentiate with some deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills? This Crime Scene Investigation Bundle includes 11 exciting mystery workshops for over 18 hours of engaging reading, logic, and hands-on investigations. By buying this bundle, you are saving 30% off the total price of the individual resources!The labs use simple materials and are easy to prep. For the CSI activities, students read and analyze suspect
4th - 6th
Forensics
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+5
Halloween STEM Activities Halloween Mystery Solve a Mystery Game The Scream
Transform your classroom into a high-stakes CSI lab with The Case of the Stolen Scream, a hands-on crime scene investigation where students act as detectives to crack the case of Edvard Munch’s missing masterpiece. Through evidence analysis, logic puzzles, witness interviews, and real-world forensic tasks, students evaluate clues and uncover the truth behind the art heist. This immersive mystery builds close reading, inference, and deductive reasoning skills while keeping your learners hooked
4th - 6th
Art History, Close Reading, Forensics
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+6
Also included in: Halloween Mystery Activities | CSI Reading Comprehension | Art History
Super Bowl 2026 Football Crime Scene Solve a Mystery Game Reading Comprehension
Looking to add a little differentiation to your classroom? Your students will love using inference and deductive logic as they follow the crime scene protocol to solve The Case of the Jinxed Jersey!Looking for a DIGITAL Version of this CSI Activity? Click HERE >> Jinxed Jersey: Digital and Printable The Jinxed Jersey Mystery is an engaging hands-on activity that’s super easy to set up. Students use critical thinking skills to analyze suspects through witness statements,
4th - 6th
Forensics
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+5
Christmas Mystery Science | Winter Activities | Crime Scene Investigation
Bring rigorous Holiday Inference Practice, Digital CSI Activities, and Christmas Logic Challenges into your classroom with The Elf Enigma – Digital CSI Mystery for Grades 4–7. This fully digital WhoDunnit investigation strengthens reading comprehension, deductive reasoning, critical thinking, and evidence analysis while keeping students engaged during the busy holiday season. Perfect for 1:1 classrooms, Google Classroom, distance learning, and digital enrichment, this festive CSI myst
4th - 6th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Forensics
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RI.5.1
, RI.5.8
Gifted Crime Scene Forensic Investigation Activity The Case of the Missing Money
This highly engaging crime scene investigation activity will have your students using their critical thinking skills as they critically read and analyze witness testimonies, view and evaluate evidence, and draw inferences to determine the motive and identity of the person guilty of robbing a bank. Higher-level thinking skills will be practiced while investigating the crime scene, as students form a hypothesis about who committed the crime, establish a motive, and then justify their hy
5th - 8th
Forensics
March Madness Basketball CSI Mystery March Inference Logic Reading Comprehension
Bring high-interest March basketball energy into your classroom with this engaging Basketball CSI Mystery, designed to strengthen inference, logic, deductive reasoning, and reading comprehension in Grades 4–7. This spring-themed investigation includes BOTH a Printable (PDF) version and a Digital Google Slides version, making it perfect for classroom instruction, centers, enrichment groups, or distance learning. Students examine clues, read witness statements, analyze alibis, interp
4th - 7th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Forensics
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
+6
CSI Mystery Reading Activity Inference Logic & Critical Thinking Hoagie Hoax
Bring high-interest critical thinking into your classroom with The Hoagie Hoax CSI Mystery, a hands-on investigation that strengthens inference, logic, deductive reasoning, and reading comprehension. This engaging Crime Scene Investigation activity leads students through a full detective protocol as they examine evidence, analyze suspects, read witness statements, evaluate alibis, and apply logic to uncover who sabotaged the famous deli sandwich. Perfect for enrichment, early finishers, f
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Forensics
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+5
Mystery Reading Comprehension BUNDLE | Making Inferences & CSI Problem Solving
Add a little C.S.I. enrichment to your classroom every season with this Mystery Reading Comprehension BUNDLE! Students practice making inferences and problem solving as they follow crime scene protocol and unlock the mystery of: The Stolen Scream The Elf Enigma The Bunny Brainteaser The Sabotaged Slide Each workshop includes hands-on activities that use simple, classroom-friendly materials and are easy to set up. By purchasing this BUNDLE, you save 20% compared to individual resources w
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
, RI.4.8
+6
Westward Expansion Fun Activities Pioneer Life Solve a Mystery Game CSI Project
Bring the Wild West to life with this CSI Mystery for Kids—a high-interest logic and inference activity perfect for upper-elementary enrichment, sub plans, centers, or seasonal classroom fun! The Chuckwagon Challenge blends reading comprehension, deductive reasoning, critical thinking, and Westward Expansion themes into one unforgettable adventure. Students follow real CSI protocols, analyze evidence, evaluate motives, compare statements, and use logic puzzles to solve a pioneer-themed myst
3rd - 6th
Forensics, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
, RI.4.1
+9
CSI Reading Comprehension | Mystery Science | Google Classroom BUNDLE
Your students will love learning all about different CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS along with a reading passage about Sherlock Holmes as well as riddles, a word search, and informational text about funny detectives in this CSI Bundle. This is a great CSI-themed unit for distance learning! These high-interest, informational, and interactive slides are in a digital format! Simply share the link and have your students complete the activities. Hybrid hands-on options are included in two of the r
4th - 7th
Forensics, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
, RI.4.1
+5
Mystery Reading Comprehension | Making Inferences | CSI Science Problem Solving
Need fun and engaging activities for practicing INFERENCE? Looking to differentiate with some deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills? This Digital or Printable Crime Scene Investigation Bundle includes a variety of reading activities and mystery workshops that are great for in-class or distance learning.By buying this bundle, you are saving 30% off the total price of the individual resources!The hands-on labs use simple materials and are easy to prep. Try them as a hybrid for more
4th - 6th
Criminal Justice - Law, English Language Arts, Forensics
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
, RI.4.1
+5
Digital CSI Basics | Crime Scene Investigation Logic & Inference Activity (4–7)
Introduce your students to CSI skills, deductive logic, and inference practice with this high-interest Digital Crime Scene Basics activity, perfect for Grades 4–7. Designed for Google Slides, this interactive lesson teaches the foundational skills used in crime scene investigations while strengthening critical thinking, reading comprehension, and evidence analysis. Students explore the core concepts of a real-world investigation as they learn to examine clues, evaluate information, and
4th - 6th
Forensics, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
Also included in: CSI Reading Comprehension | Mystery Science | Google Classroom BUNDLE
"Forensic Frenzy" - Forensic Science in the Classroom
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to use a variety of scientific processes to analyse evidence gathered from a crime scene. The fascination with crime and how science can be used to solve crimes continues to grow, and many learners are interested in the techniques that are used within the area of forensic science. As forensic science is the application of scientific methods and processes used for the purpose of the law it is an ideal way to demonstrate applied science. Learners will hav
4th - 8th
Chemistry, Forensics
CCSS
RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.6-8.7
+2
Mystery Reading Comprehension | Making Inferences | CSI Science Problem Solving
Bring critical thinking to life with this HYBRID CSI WhoDunnit Mystery, perfect for classrooms, digital learning, and enrichment days!The Hoagie Hoax is a high-engagement crime scene investigation that strengthens inference, deductive reasoning, close reading, and evidence analysis through a hands-on OR fully digital Google Slides format. Students become detectives as they analyze witness statements, alibis, trace evidence, motives, and digital clues. Their investigation ends with a hands-on
5th - 7th
Forensics, Informational Text
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
+6
Also included in: CSI Reading Comprehension | Mystery Science | Google Classroom BUNDLE
Sherlock Holmes Google Drive Escape Room | Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary
Bring mystery and engagement to your classroom with this Sherlock Holmes Google Drive Escape Room! Perfect for grades 5–8, this digital-only resource is hosted in Google Slides and designed for seamless use with Google Classroom. Students step into the shoes of detectives as they read, annotate, solve riddles, and crack codes to reveal a final 4-digit case solution. What’s Included: 2 pages of close reading text about Sherlock Holmes Vocabulary activities with kid-friendly detective terms Co
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Forensics, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
+1
Also included in: CSI Reading Comprehension | Mystery Science | Google Classroom BUNDLE
Football CSI Mystery Digital Activity Inference, Logic & Evidence Analysis (4–7)
Bring high-interest inference practice, digital CSI investigation, and football-themed logic challenges into your classroom with this fully digital Football CSI Mystery, perfect for Grades 4–7. Designed for Google Slides, this interactive WhoDunnit strengthens reading comprehension, deductive reasoning, critical thinking, and evidence analysis while keeping students engaged in both traditional and 1:1 digital classrooms. Students work through a structured crime scene protocol, examin
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Forensics, Informational Text
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
+7
MURDER MYSTERY MAFIA Escape Room | SEL & Logic, Critical Thinking Game
Murder Mystery Mafia: “Who Killed the Principal?” | Classroom Escape Room GameYour school principal has been murdered… and the killers are hiding among you! In this interactive murder mystery Mafia-style game, students take on secret roles— Murderers, Nurses, Detectives, and Townspeople—to figure out who’s guilty before it’s too late. With guided gameplay slides, suspenseful music, and a dramatic classroom storyline, this activity is perfect for logic, teamwork, and unforgettable engagement
3rd - 12th
Classroom Community, Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
Bible Lessons Bundle | Mystery Science | Casting Net Caper
Are you looking for fun and engaging activities to support your student’s understanding of the Bible? Use a C.S.I theme!These Crime Scene Investigations utilize a great theme that encourages critical thinking while teaching about the bible as well. By purchasing this resource you are saving 20% off the individual resources!These bible study units are designed for ages 8 -12, or grades 4th - 6th, to work individually or in groups. In the C.S.I. Basics unit, students use higher-order thinking ski
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Forensics, Informational Text
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
+7
100th Day Escape Room 100th Day Mystery Solve a Mystery Game Middle School 5th
Engage your students on the 100th day of school with an exciting escape room activity that combines close reading and life skills. Solve "The Case of the Vanished Vintage Clock" through deductive logic, inference, forensics, and common sense. Perfect for enhancing reading comprehension while having fun! Close Reading CHALLENGES include:Informational Text- “Processing the Evidence, Understanding the Motive” and the case of “Why Did the Vintage Cuckoo Clock Vanish?”Mystery Code Tasks 1a & 1b - Plo
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Forensics
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
+1
Project Based Learning: Solve a Mystery with Scientific Inquiry
Project Based Learning: Solve a Mystery with Scientific Inquiry This is a science inquiry project where students use the concepts of the scientific method to solve a theft. I created this as a project based learning unit for my third grade students. I would suggest using it with third or fourth grade students. It is a great extension to a scientific inquiry unit! If you work on the mystery every day, and spend about 45-60 minutes each day, the unit will take you approximately 2 weeks. INCLUDED
3rd - 4th
Forensics, General Science
Forensic Science TRASHKETBALL Science Game - No Prep Grade 5 Review Activity
Let’s score points with Trashketball!3 or more teams race to answer each question!!Trashketball is a No Prep Science game where students take shots to score points based on how quickly they answered the questions, but only if they are correct! The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. There are 20 questions and answers are included. This version is Elementary Science, Grade 5, Forensic Science It is a digital resource, no printouts required. How It W
4th - 6th
Forensics, General Science
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