The Dark Classroom Mystery

What’s inside

You are a junior detective in a dark classroom at night. Use your flashlight to explore the classroom, find six hidden clues and answer the questions correctly to collect the password digits and unlock the classroom door!

1. What should Ben do after moving the trophy to another place? (Think about how Ben can take responsibility for his actions.)
   Blame someone else. · Inform Mrs Brown where he placed it. · Keep it a secret. · Leave it somewhere and forget about it.
2. Why did Ben tell his friends the truth about the trophy? (Think about Ben's decision to explain what he had done.)
   He wanted to be honest about what happened. · He wanted to hide the trophy. · He wanted to make his friends angry. · He wanted to stop the investigation.
3. Why did Maya remind her friends not to blame anyone without evidence? (A good detective investigates before making a judgement.)
   To avoid making unfair accusations. · To hide the clues. · To make the mystery harder. · To stop the investigation.
4. How did the four friends solve the missing trophy mystery? (Think about how the friends helped one another.)
   They ignored the clues. · They waited for someone else to find it. · They worked alone. · They worked together and shared information.
5. What should a good detective do before deciding who is responsible? (Look carefully and think before making assumptions.)
   Blame the nearest person. · Guess immediately. · Ignore what other people say. · Observe the clues and find evidence.
6. Which lesson does Ben learn after the trophy is found? (Think about what Ben promises to do differently next time.)
   Always be honest and take responsibility. · Blame others when something goes wrong. · Keep mistakes a secret. · Never help other people.