Description
“Looking for Halloween science fun that still builds real skills? This haunted house activity is a claim evidence reasoning activity where your middle school students analyze data and write CER scientific explanations to answer one question: is the Ravenwood Inn haunted?
Students interpret data tables from four paranormal investigations (EMF, temperature, infrasound, and trigger object tests), study photographs of the building, and read newspaper archives and the housekeeper’s log to figure out what is really happening in Room 5.
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What will students be doing during this haunted house crime scene investigation CER practice activity?
- They will examine the incident report and photographs of Room 5
- Analyze the personal profiles of the people of interest
- Interpret data from four paranormal investigation reports: EMF readings, wall temperature, infrasound, and trigger object tests
- Read newspaper archives and the housekeeper’s log for clues
- Use photographs of the building, attic, and a property map to connect the evidence
- Record their observations and notes in an investigation journal
- Use their knowledge to explain what happened using the CER format
What teachers like you are saying about our claim evidence reasoning CER practice activities:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was a fantastic way of reviewing CER with my students! They were engaged from the get-go! This year, my students are all about crimes and solving mysteries. This resource allowed them to get into the crime and use their CER skills to determine what might have happened. I kept it open-ended, if they had solid evidence, then they got the points. I was amazed at how creative they got with the evidence, and how invested they were in solving the case! Thank you so much for creating this resource, it was amazing!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “My students loved this activity so much! They were so into solving the ‘crime’ that they didn’t even realize the work they were putting in! An excellent way for them to practice CER in little steps and then allow them to put it all together!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This activity was a great way to work on CER and data analysis without being too ‘science-y.’ This was just the right amount of science and writing. My students lose interest very quickly and solving the mystery kept them guessing. After every piece of evidence, they were trying to figure out what happened. Great resource!”
What is included in this haunted house claim evidence reasoning CER practice activity:
✅ Case setup and story
✅ Incident report with photographs and a property map
✅ People of interest personal profiles
✅ Paranormal investigation reports: data tables for EMF, temperature, infrasound, and trigger object tests
✅ Newspaper archive clippings
✅ Housekeeper’s log and journal
✅ Evidence photographs of the building and attic
✅ Reference cards (background science and radio remote)
✅ Guided teacher presentation
✅ CER graphic organizers
✅ Language support sentence starters
✅ Writing templates
✅ Student journal (print and digital format)
✅ Grading rubric
✅ Student self-check checklist
✅ Answer key
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