"The writer who possesses the creative gift owns something of which he is not always master- something that at times strangely wills and works for itself."
Charlotte Bronte

Sunday, February 26, 2017

Ruby Skye P.I.



Ruby Skye P.I. - website

STEM - Mystery Activities

Use your STEM skills to explore Forensics. 
Forensic Science

Open the above link and complete the activities, Monday's activity is #2 Handwriting Analysis
1. Scavenger Hunt
2. Handwriting Analysis
3. Spot The Difference
4. Test Your Memory
5.  Power of Observation

Friday, February 24, 2017

Sentence Modelling - due Friday, March 2nd

There is one big rule in life - the things you worried about never happened, and the things that happened were never the ones you expected. Not that this bit of advice helped Johnny much. It simply meant that he spent more time guessing at what the unexpected disasters in his life would be.

The Mummy, the Will, and the Crypt  by John BellairsImage result for the mummy the will and the crypt

Sunday, February 12, 2017

Sentence Modelling - due Friday, Feb. 17th


It's just that...I just think that some things are meant to be broken. Imperfect. Chaotic. It's the universe's way of providing contrast, you know? There have to be a few holes in the road. It's how life is.
               
The Truth About Forever - Sarah Dessen

Sunday, February 5, 2017

MYSTERY & FORENSICS....

Forensic Science - Did you figure out the culprit
1. Open the above link and see if you can figure out the culprit. Tell me three interesting things you learned about forensic science. Post your response.


2. We will watch the above video together and pause to collect evidence. Can you solve the crime?
3. Does the mystery story you are reading involve the use of forensic science? Have you ever read a book, watched a t.v. show or movie, or played a video game which included forensic science? Do you have any experience with forensic science? Explain. Post your response.
Solve the case of The Barefoot Burglar
4. Open the above link and solve the case. Record your steps and thinking. Post your response.
What happened to Spike - Pet Detective Game
5. Open the above link and see if you can follow the clues to solve the crime.