Date: Fri Jun 10, 5:30 PM PST - Fri Jun 10, 6:30 PM PST
Rumor has it that there has been some foul play on the planet Mars! After a secret mission went awry, an astronaut has gone missing. The final transmission was concerning and we were hired to investigate. Can we solve the mystery and find a way home?
If your Girl Scout loves mystery themed novels and detective shows, then she will love this program! This experience will give her the chance to test her critical thinking skills in hypothetical situations based in fantasy and reality. Girls will learn how to excel in puzzles and riddles that involve colors, wordplay, shapes, and math. Throughout the activity, they will be encouraged to share and debate hypotheses with other detectives to work together to solve the mystery before the program ends.
Learning Goals:
- Improve pattern recognition ability and reasoning ability through various puzzles
- Distinguish between linear vs. non linear puzzles
- Develop strategies to maximize time
- Learn to think like a puzzle writer
Learn to make the seemingly "invisible" answer, visible
Badge Connections:
- Cadette Badge: Space Science Researcher
- Senior Badge: Space Science Expert
- Ambassador Badge: Space Science Master
