The Mystery Puzzle/The Stu Express
From Lyla in the Loop · 2024
24 minPre-KK1st2ndTechnologySocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
The Mystery Puzzle: Lyla uses clues and pattern recognition to solve a household whodunit. The Stu Express: the gang figures out the best route to get Stu where he needs to go — a fun intro to algorithms and map-reading.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Lyla and her family use evidence to solve a puzzle and plan a route.
- What clues helped Lyla crack the mystery? How did she rule out wrong answers?
- How did the gang decide which route was best for Stu?
- When you don't know the answer right away, what do you do first?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: clue, pattern, algorithm, route, step by step.
Try it: Hide an object and write three clues that lead a friend to it — think like a puzzle-maker!