Lesson Plan

Think Like a Detective Lesson Plan

Students will develop evidence-based thinking by analyzing clues like detectives and drawing logical conclusions.

This lesson builds critical analysis skills, enabling students to evaluate information and evidence systematically—key for problem solving in academics and daily life.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Individual Detective Activity

5 minutes

Step 3

Video Clip

5 minutes

Step 4

Slide Show Presentation

5 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Exit Ticket

5 minutes

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Welcome Detectives!

Step 1: Clue Observation

Step 2: Analyzing Evidence

Step 3: Drawing Conclusions

Wrap-Up: Think Like a Detective!

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Journal

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Think Like a Detective

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