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Something's Fishy at Lake Iwannafisha
SKU
042816
ISBN
9781601449382
Grade 5-12
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Teaching Method
Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
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Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
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Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
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Neutral
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Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
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Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
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High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
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Everything you need is included.
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Our Price
$15.99 
Description
It would be easy for a group of kids to get quickly involved in this mystery – sort of like finding yourself plopped into a TV crime show. But how quickly will they solve the crime – or, has one even been committed? With a number of twists and turns along with information coming from a variety of sources, students will find themselves examining all sorts of forensic evidence – anthropology, arson, ballistics, document/handwriting analysis, fingerprints, counterfeit money, and even a death investigation. Working individually or in teams, with parent/teacher direction, student participation in this simulation will prove to be an exercise in logic and reasoning skills not to mention observation, information processing, memory, and attention to details. You can always trust the Critical Thinking Company to provide engaging and thought-provoking material. All needed information and forms are provided; reproducible for one home or classroom. 124 pgs, pb. ~ Janice
Publisher's Description of Something's Fishy at Lake Iwannafisha
Students work as police detectives individually, or in small teams, to solve this fun and engaging crime mystery. Students begin by learning about different types of forensic evidence such as fingerprints, ballistics, handwriting, and more. Using witnesses' statements, police reports, and forensic evidence lab reports, students must apply their critical thinking skills and forensic knowledge to solve this case. As with any investigation, students will need to make inferences and deal with the reality that not all loose ends can be tied up.
Students determine the path of their investigation. Will they ask their police supervisor (teacher or parent) to see a specific witness statement? If so, they will need to determine which information from the statement will be helpful to the investigation. Does the information lead them to another clue? Could the witness really be a suspect? Does this person have an alibi? Do they ask for a Ballistics, Fingerprint, or Handwriting Report? These preliminary reports require students to use their forensic knowledge to analyze the information in the report, draw conclusions based on the content in the preliminary report, and record their findings in a final lab report. Their conclusions on the final reports will point them in the direction of the guilty parties.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Critical Thinking Company |
| Grades: | 5-12 |
| ISBN: | 9781601449382 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.625 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.4375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.1 |
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