A murder has been committed, can you solve the crime. You will be given, codes, puzzles and brain teasers to give you vital clues before you look at the suspects. You will need to work out where the crime took place, the time the crime took place, the weapon used and most importantly the killer and their motive. Working in groups, or alone, students must use all their skills to solve this murder. Ideally for students in years 5,6,7 and 8. This resource will get your students thinking, and debating. Why not have a debate trial when they decide who they think the killer is? Although the suspects remain the same, there are three sets of clues (codes/puzzles and brain teasers) which lead to three separate killers letting you use the resource three times with three different outcomes.

Full Murder Mystery lesson, full bespoke storyline Based loosely around Inspector Calls, and would work well with a Sherlock Holmes Scheme of Work Includes PowerPoint explaining how 10-clues lead to the suspect being identified Worksheet included, and full explanation of the mystery itself included in the PowerPoint notes to assist teachers Could work for Year 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 pupils

A murder was committed last night during a Halloween party. As the highest-ranking crime detective, you must solve the crime and find out who the murderer is. You have the names and details of 32 suspects who were at the party when the crime took place. The murderer is one of them. There were five witnesses to the murder. Each witness has left you a clue. The clues have been given in code so that only you, with your amazing code‐breaking skills, will be able to crack them and solve the crime. You can decode the clues in any order you wish. Every time you solve a clue you can eliminate some suspects. Each clue will remove half of the suspects from the list, until you are left with just one… Who is the murderer? Game Play The murder mystery takes approximately 30 minutes based on players’ experience, skill, age and group size. Extra Ideas For groups or pupils who solve the mystery quicker than others why not have them write a secret message of their own for their classmates to decode. You could have some keys printed out for them to use (e.g. Morse code, pig pen cipher, braille, semaphore etc… these are easily found with a quick web search) You could suggest they hide a message in a passage of text (e.g. have their message in capitals or back words letters with in text) or for it to be read left to right. They could design their own code / create symbols for each letter of the alphabet and use it to wrote a secret message.

Another murder! A self contained point and click game to evolve inference skills, recognising links and comparisons of evidence through texts and logical development and above all…HAVE FUN! Suitable for all GCSE levels as well as Functional Skills English. This lesson works exceptionally well for cover lessons. Works well on tablets, laptops SMART boards and white-board projectors. Can your students solve the mystery of Forestfield Estate? Each area offers clues to your student detectives. Can they spot the clues and recognise the red herrings!? Can they link, infer and collate the clues to spot the Killer from the innocents? This game works brilliantly in small groups or as a whole class task with lower levels. Encouraging note taking, and spotting small details as well as how to filter and disregard non-relevant information. This lesson has proven popular with all my students and is even a bit of fun for teachers and support staff to join in the investigation. The end also allows for class discussion on multiple topics such as ; crime, misunderstandings, communication skills, teamwork, mysteries, problem solving/puzzles and much more…! Note: for best results, save and run on computer rather than via a cloud or Onedrive.

Bring algebra to life with this engaging Algebra Murder Mystery activity! Students solve a series of linear equations to uncover clues, eliminate suspects, crack the vault code, and identify the culprit. This resource transforms algebra practice into an exciting, problem-solving challenge that keeps students motivated from start to finish. What’s Included: Interactive Teacher PowerPoint Student Murder Mystery Workbook (Printable PDF) Complete Teacher Answer Key Skills Covered: Solving one-step equations Solving multi-step equations Expanding brackets Combining like terms Solving equations with variables on both sides Applying logical reasoning and problem-solving skills Perfect for Grade 8 / Year 8–9 Maths, this resource works well as a whole-class lesson, review activity, independent practice, maths stations, early finisher task, or homework. With minimal preparation required, it’s an engaging way to reinforce essential algebra skills while promoting mathematical thinking and collaboration. Teaching Time: Approximately 45–60 minutes.

A fun, engaging Roman numerals maths murder mystery for students to solve. Pupils complete Roman numeral questions to solve the murder. The following objectives are covered: • read Roman numerals to 1000 • recognise years written in Roman numerals • calculate missing Roman numerals in a sequence • add, subtract, multiply and divide Roman numerals Complete answers are provided for all questions. This resource is suitable for Key Stage 2 pupils. The question and answer sheets both come as PDFs. More maths murder mysteries: ✦ 6 Maths Murder Mysteries With Answers BUNDLE ✦ Units of Measurement Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Decimals Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Time Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Squares & Cube Numbers Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Negative Numbers Maths Murder Mystery With Answers Other useful resources: ✦ Negative Numbers Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Rounding Code Cracker Worksheets Valentine-themed resources ✦ Valentine’s Day Maths Bundle Easter-themed resources ✦ Easter Maths BUNDLE Worksheets Halloween-themed resources ✦ Halloween Maths BUNDLE - Differentiated Worksheets Christmas-themed resources ✦ Christmas Maths BUNDLE Differentiated Worksheets Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.

There’s been a murder! This exciting, engaging investigation activity allows students to control the direction of their own learning, through speaking, listening, discussing, and reasoning. I initially created these resources to provide something interesting for the students to engage with for their Functional Skills Speaking and Listening discussions, but it has since been used across Citizenship and PSHE departments, as well as by form groups, as a catalyst for social and moral discussions. Students play detectives aiming to solve the case of a death of an old lady. Using a range of evidence, from video clips, to interviews with key suspects, to positioning events on maps, students work in teams to try and solve the case. They must use skills of communication, to decide which leads to prioritise, and which evidence to discount. They also need to use their skills of literacy, to read and understand key evidence, and skills of numeracy to ensure that they keep their case within budget! Included in this resource pack are: - Full PowerPoint lesson talking students through the case; - A range of ‘Exhibits’ - evidence that the students use to build a case, including video clips; - A map of the local area, to help visualise the events leading up to the death; - Budgetting and recording sheets to track their progress; - A prime supsects list; - Clue cards containing interviews with prime supsects; - Full teacher guidance. Considering the time and effort that it took to create these resources, I think that they offer exceptional value. Whenever I have used this activity before, it has taken at least 2-3 lessons, including the introduction, investigation, conclusions, and evaluation. I orignally have used this with lower ability Year 8,9, and 10 groups, but colleagues have adapted it easily for students of all key stages. All images have been cited at the end of the PowerPoint presentation and are licensed for commercial use.

Football / World Cup Maths Murder Mystery - great for revision, end of year, football lovers. Suitable and differentiated for KS2. Topics included - addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurement (time, perimeter), fractions, square numbers, etc. Celebrate the coming World Cup with this fun and engaging activity. Answers included on the last page. Please feel free to browse my other murder mysteries: Addition and Subtraction Telling time General Revision General Revision Fractions General Revision Halloween

A fun, engaging units of measurement themed maths murder mystery for students to solve. Pupils complete the decimal questions to solve the murder. The following objectives are covered: • Compare amounts using different units of measure • Convert between different units of metric measure of length, capacity and mass • Convert between different units of time • Complete calculations using different units of measure The units used to measure length include: mm, cm, m and km The units used to measure mass include: g and kg The units used to measure capacity include: ml, cl and l The units used to measure time include: seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks and months Complete answers are provided for all questions. This resource is suitable for upper Key Stage 2 pupils. The question and answer sheets both come as PDFs. More maths murder mysteries: ✦ 6 Maths Murder Mysteries With Answers BUNDLE ✦ Decimals Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Roman Numerals Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Time Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Squares & Cube Numbers Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Negative Numbers Maths Murder Mystery With Answers Other popular resources: ✦ 15 Fun Maths Arithmetic Games ✦ Rounding Code Cracker Worksheets Valentine-themed resources ✦ Valentine’s Day Maths Bundle Easter-themed resources ✦ Easter Maths BUNDLE Worksheets Halloween-themed resources ✦ Halloween Maths BUNDLE - Differentiated Worksheets Christmas-themed ✦ Christmas Maths BUNDLE Differentiated Worksheets Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.

A fun, engaging decimal themed maths murder mystery for students to solve. Pupils complete the decimal questions to solve the murder. The following objectives are covered: • convert decimals to fractions and percentages • compare decimals • add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals with different decimal places • complete a decimal sequence Complete answers are provided for all questions. This resource is suitable for Key Stage 2 pupils. The question and answer sheets both come as PDFs. More maths murder mysteries: ✦ 6 Maths Murder Mysteries With Answers BUNDLE ✦ Units of Measurement Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Roman Numerals Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Time Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Squares & Cube Numbers Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Negative Numbers Maths Murder Mystery With Answers Other useful resources: ✦ Negative Numbers Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Rounding Code Cracker Worksheets Valentine-themed resources ✦ Valentine’s Day Maths Bundle Easter-themed resources ✦ Easter Maths BUNDLE Worksheets Halloween-themed resources ✦ Halloween Maths BUNDLE - Differentiated Worksheets Christmas-themed resources ✦ Christmas Maths BUNDLE Differentiated Worksheets Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.

1/2 lesson murder mystery. Works best in small groups. Children work together to answer maths riddles and find out clues on who the murderer is.

(updated) Murder at the Mansion! Perfect for Online lesons. A self contained point and click game to evolve inference skills, recognising links and comparisons of evidence through texts and logical development and above all…HAVE FUN! Suitable for all GCSE levels as well as Functional Skills English. This lesson works exceptionally well for cover lessons. Works well on tablets, laptops SMART boards and white-board projectors. Can your students solve the mystery at the Mansion. Each room offers clues to your student detectives. Can they spot the clues and recognise the red herrings!? Can they link, infer and collate the clues to spot the Killer from the innocents? This game works brilliantly in small groups or as a whole class task with lower levels. Encouraging note taking, and spotting small details as well as how to filter and disregard non-relevant information. This lesson has proven popular with all my students and is even a bit of fun for teachers and support staff to join in the investigation. The end also allows for class discussion on multiple topics such as ; crime, misunderstandings, communication skills, teamwork, mysteries, problem solving/puzzles and much more…! Note: for best results, save and run on computer rather than via a cloud or Onedrive.

A fun, engaging time maths murder mystery for students to solve. Pupils complete time questions to solve the murder. The following objectives are covered: • convert time between analogue and digital 12- and 24-hour clocks • calculate the duration of events • converting from hours to minutes, minutes to seconds, years to months, weeks to days • know the number of days in each month, year, leap year, and other time periods such as fortnight and decade Complete answers are provided for all questions. This resource is suitable for Key Stage 2 pupils. The question and answer sheets both come as PDFs. More maths murder mysteries: ✦ 6 Maths Murder Mysteries With Answers BUNDLE ✦ Units of Measurement Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Decimals Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Roman Numerals Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Squares & Cube Numbers Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Negative Numbers Maths Murder Mystery With Answers Other useful resources: ✦ Negative Numbers Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Rounding Code Cracker Worksheets Valentine-themed resources ✦ Valentine’s Day Maths Bundle Easter-themed resources ✦ Easter Maths BUNDLE Worksheets Halloween-themed resources ✦ Halloween Maths BUNDLE - Differentiated Worksheets Christmas-themed resources ✦ Christmas Maths BUNDLE Differentiated Worksheets Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.

It is the late 19th/early 20th century. Women Suffrage, as a movement, is growing in popularity. A woman is found dead shortly after a Women’s Rights rally. Do you have the detective skills to solve this gruesome murder? This is a point and click adventure game. There are sounds to add immersion as well as small easter egg clickables of real posters, letters, newspaper clippings and facts from the time period. The London Murder mystery! Perfect for online lessons. A self contained point and click game to evolve inference skills, recognising links and comparisons of evidence through texts and logical development and above all…HAVE FUN! Suitable for all GCSE levels as well as Functional Skills English. This lesson works exceptionally well for cover lessons. Works well on tablets, laptops SMART boards and white-board projectors. This game works brilliantly in small groups or as a whole class task with lower levels. Encouraging note taking, and spotting small details as well as how to filter and disregard non-relevant information. This lesson has proven popular with all my students and is even a bit of fun for teachers and support staff to join in the investigation. The end also allows for class discussion on multiple topics such as ; Women’s/ equal rights, protests, Historical figures, crime, misunderstandings, communication skills, teamwork, mysteries, problem solving/puzzles… and much more! Note: for best results, save and run on computer rather than via a cloud or Onedrive. Main Program is a Powerpoint that will automatically run. there is an attached guidance document to help support the lesson.

This is a murder mystery used to introduce my year 7 class to using evidence in History

There’s been a murder in the Languages department! This fun investigation activity allows Key Stage 3 students to control the direction of their own learning, through reading, speaking, and listening in the target language of French. The murder mystery encourages students to revise and practice simple opinions and telling the time, as well as honing role play and speaking skills and read for gist. AS A BONUS there is a resource pack and detailed plan showing how you can expand this murder mystery into a whole school carousel-style event that gives students the opportunity to explore both Spanish and French language and culture in an exciting and engaging way. Considering the time and effort it took to create these resources, I think that they offer exceptional value at £4. The response from students and teachers who took part in this murder mystery event at our school was unanimously positive and gave students so much more confidence in languages. This resource pack contains: A 2-hour Murder Mystery lesson in French designed for Key Stage 3 students to practice role play and questioning skills, opinions, recognizing cognates and telling the time. You receive: A fully interactive 2-hr lesson, which includes instructions and suggestions for teachers in the notes section. Easily understandable role play scripts for students, with phonetic spellings. Students practice their French role play skills by playing different characters/suspects in the murder mystery. Simple speaking mats to help students question other characters/suspects in French. A printable, differentiated worksheet for students. A reading exercise looking at three different clues, which encourages students to recognize cognates and read for gist. A Resource Pack and plan to create a carousel-style whole school Murder Mystery Event for a whole year group, in both Spanish and French, which can be easily adapted to suit the needs and size of your school or year group. You receive: Overview & Event Plan: A plan of the event with suspect profiles and key info. Introductory power point for students and teachers outlining the event. Room layout plan Resources: Scripts and character profiles for actors/teachers playing suspect roles. French and Spanish speaking mats, help sheets, and all other necessary printable resources. A printable booklet containing instructions, advice, and worksheets for students to complete during the event, as well as a French speaking mat with a pronunciation guide. Clues and Props: Printable clues and props for each room in the event. An overview of what is needed in each room and what goes where. On the Day Plan/Rota: Instructions and a detailed plan for how to organize the groupings and movement of students during a carousel-style event. Rewards for after the event: A Rewards presentation for winners. Modifiable certificates for winners.

A fun, engaging square and cube numbers maths murder mystery for students to solve. Students identify, add, subtract, multiply and divide squares, cubes and square roots to solve the murder. Complete answers are provided for all questions. This resource is suitable for upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 pupils. The question and answer sheets both come as PDFs. More maths murder mysteries: ✦ 6 Maths Murder Mysteries With Answers BUNDLE ✦ Units of Measurement Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Decimals Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Roman Numerals Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Time Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Negative Numbers Maths Murder Mystery With Answers Other useful resources: ✦ Negative Numbers Maths Murder Mystery With Answers ✦ Rounding Code Cracker Worksheets Valentine-themed resources ✦ Valentine’s Day Maths Bundle Easter-themed resources ✦ Easter Maths BUNDLE Worksheets Halloween-themed resources ✦ Halloween Maths BUNDLE - Differentiated Worksheets Christmas-themed resources ✦ Christmas Maths BUNDLE Differentiated Worksheets Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.

Resources include a Powerpoint presentation with a description of the victim, suspects and a series of clues. Confession worksheet will require pupils to put paragraphs in order to reveal the mystery. Teacher copy also included.

More simplification of Whieldon's worksheets. This time linking in with a space topic. These resources are really engaging my Level 4 children when applying their maths skills. Hope they work for you.

Uses Caesar shifts, Pigpen, binary, mirror writing, transposition ciphers and more to solve a murder in the maths department! Follow the web link to play online free - students who solve will be added to the international leaderboard. Solutions added here for teachers to be able to provide hints where required.

Comparison grid for 'The Speckled Band' by Arthur Conan Doyle and 'Lamb to the Slaughter' by Roald Dahl.