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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Taking the Mystery Out of Writing a Mystery

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This mystery-writing lesson focuses on the structure of a short story and the elements of a mystery in particular. Learners complete the entire writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. Students...
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Lesson Plan
Other

Mystery Net: The Fun Way to Learn in the Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This online resource is for any teacher planning on using mysteries in the classroom. Includes lessons, links, and reasons to use mysteries in the classroom.
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Unit Plan
The Best Notes

The Best Notes: The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

For Students 4th - 8th
This is an online study guide for the mystery novel The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Musical Mysteries

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource will help young children get acquainted with sound and rhythm. It offers interactive activities that build an understanding of the basics of music.
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Activity
Other

Literary Gothic: Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

For Students 9th - 10th
This page offers a brief discussion of the supernatural, gothic elements of some of Freeman's (1852-1930 CE) work, along with links to other Freeman pages and stories, some with illustrations. A plus is the pre-written MLA style citation...
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Handout
Other

The Riddle of Ancient Roman Concrete

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores the mystery of how the Roman's created a concrete that has withstood the attack of the elements for over 2,000 years. Interesting and thought provoking.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry Simulation: Atom Builder Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn what makes each element unique by building the mystery atoms in the periodic table.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: A Secret Note

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This fiction piece shares the story of a camper who receives a mysterious note. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Marble Bust of Serapis

For Students 9th - 10th
Found at the Serapeum of Alexandria, the white marble bust of Serapis wears the kalathos, or sacred basket of mysteries. His head and beard are covered with thick curly hair, while five locks fall on his forehead.
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Graphic
Curated OER

The Riddle of Ancient Roman Concrete

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores the mystery of how the Roman's created a concrete that has withstood the attack of the elements for over 2,000 years. Interesting and thought provoking.

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