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I will be using the GEMS Mystery Festival (Felix mystery) with 4th and 5th graders. I'm wondering about including 3rd graders. Has anyone used it with 3rd graders? If so, was it age-appropriate? I looked at the mystery for lower grades, but it does seem too juvenile. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!
Jayne I did the lower mystery with a regular 4th grade class and they loved it. I thought it seemed juvenile but I think they really liked the hands on stations. I tried to beef up the unit with them writing their own mysteries, etc.
Oct 16, 2009
deanie I have done the Mystery Festival two times. I would not do it with 3rd graders because of the experiments and the murder aspects. I did lots of other things with the Festival, too, that were higher level so I kept it with 4-6th. Have fun!

On 10/16/09, Jayne wrote: > I did the lower mystery with a regular 4th grade class and > they lo...See More
Oct 16, 2009
Gifted Resource Teacher Thanks for the feedback. I think I will hold off with the 3rd graders. I appreciate your thoughts and experiences
Oct 19, 2009


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