Don't look at the motives first; look at the physical evidence.
Since the probability of three independent pieces of evidence matching a single person is extremely high, they are the only logical suspect. Tips for Teachers
Often has a motive (school spirit) but usually has an alibi or a non-matching shoe size.
Often the "guilty" party in these scenarios, motivated by a specific event (like a failing grade or a cancelled club).
To get full marks on this activity, you can't just name the person; you must justify it. Use the "Claim, Evidence, Reasoning" (CER) format: [Suspect Name] stole the mascot.
Clue 1: "Where the sun rises, I am not found" Clue 2: "In the place where books are kept, I am hidden" Clue 3: "Look for me where the school's sports teams gather"
The answer to the activity is that the missing mascot is located in the , possibly hidden near the library or in a sports-related storage room .
Their prints were at the scene, their pen wrote the note, and their shoe size matches the mud print.
For the purpose of this report, we will provide a sample solution to the activity:
Usually involves comparing prints found on a trophy case or door handle against the suspect files.
Based on the overlap of all evidence (Fingerprints + Ink + Fiber), the culprit is usually [Insert Name of Suspect C/The Rival or The Student] . Part 4: Building Your Conclusion
: Kevin is unlikely to be the thief. He had a big basketball/football game the next day and is likely taller than the owner of the 9.5 footprint. Critical Thinking Questions