Code Breaker Activity | Code Cracker | Australia Theme

Turn your classroom into a detective agency with Who Ate the Pavlova?, a captivating, low-prep mystery activity that will have your students hooked from start to finish! Perfect for middle to upper primary students, this engaging resource challenges students to crack four different codes to uncover the culprit in a classic "whodunit" style.

What is included:

• Background Story (to set the stage)
• 4 Challenging Clues
• List of Suspects
• PowerPoint Presentation to introduce the problem + display the suspect list
• Answer key for teachers

How It Works:

Start the lesson by reading the background story as a class. Students then work independently or in groups to tackle each code, eliminating suspects along the way.

Each clue narrows down the suspect list by half, building excitement until only one culprit remains!

Best of all, students can complete the clues in any order, allowing for flexible use in different classroom setups.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Interactive and engaging
• Low prep
• Versatile Use: Use as a whole-class lesson, group challenge, or festive fast-finisher activity.

Benefits for Students:

• Develops logical thinking
• Encourages collaboration
• Builds perseverance and problem solving skills

 

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❤️ What other teachers are saying: ❤️

“Great resource, thanks! So easy to use and engaging for students.” Steve

“My students enjoyed this activity a lot!” Teach Sparkle Grow

“My students were really engaged during this activity - they loved it and wanted it to go longer!” Katy

“I've used this resource two years in a row with my class. Fantastic!!!!” Ashleigh

Bring the thrill of a mystery to your classroom and watch your students become detectives in this code-cracking adventure. Who Ate the Pavlova? is sure to be a hit, and a resource you’ll return to year after year!

 

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