The Inbestigators
The Case of the Missing Solar System
| Season 1
| Episode 3
| ABC Me
Pixie is horrified when her space diorama goes missing and Miss Tan falsely accuses her of not doing her homework.
Lesson Theme: Achievement
Justin stole Pixie's diorama and claimed it as his own because he thought his was not good enough. Kyle said he didn't really care about his diorama and Maudie was proud of hers.
Turn and talk: In a group of two or three discuss the different attitudes the kids had towards the solar system project. Do you identify with one of the characters? Which one? Why? Have you ever wished you put in more effort when completing a project or task? Is it okay to get help with a project? Is it okay to let someone do your work for you then claim it as your own?
With a partner, or on your own, write down five strategies for managing your time when working on a big school project.
Extension activity: Maudie told Kyle his diorama was 'not very good', this is not useful feedback. Make a poster with speech bubbles that contain sentence starters for useful phrases when giving someone feedback eg; Maybe next time you could..... I like the way you.... Have you thought about.... . Share it with the class and put up on display in the classroom.