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DIGITAL CLUE LAB · AN ADVENTURE IN REASONING

The Clue Board

Eight fictional mysteries are waiting. Read the source cards, put four real events in order, and set the unrelated note aside. Then explain what changed.

Suggested ages 9–108 mysteries · 5 clue cards eachNo account or saved answers

Case 1 of 8

A case is ready

Use the dated clues to reconstruct the story.

1. Read and choose a source card

Select any card. It will stay selected until you place it.

2. Build the timeline

Put the four dated events from earliest to latest.

    3. Set aside the unrelated note

    Start by selecting a source card.

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    OFF-SCREEN CLUEBOARD

    Be a careful investigator

    Invent a safe imaginary event. Draw four moments in order, leave one irrelevant note outside the timeline, and explain why the sources matter.

    My fictional evidence timeline

    1Time and event
    2Time and event
    3Time and event
    4Time and event
    Unrelated note:

    Discussion: What can you confirm from evidence? What would still need checking?

    Every case is fictional. No real photos, names, messages or child information are requested or uploaded.