Rebecca works at a big international company. One day, after lunch, she finds her coworkers all upset. They tell her that someone knocked out their HR manager just an hour ago! The police have three suspects. Laura, an applicant, was mad because the HR manager made her wait in the rain, but she insists she’s too weak to hit him. Gary from marketing claims he hasn’t seen the HR manager all day because he was in a meeting. Jacob from research says he went to get coffee and just returned. So, who did it?
It was Jacob! Even though it was raining, his bike and clothes were dry, which means he lied about going out.
Jack is in a challenge in the desert, and if he wins, he gets $1 million! He needs to get a key from one of four pots. The first pot has a bowl of acid, the second has venomous spiders, the third has a raging fire, and the fourth has a viper. Jack can’t drop or turn over the bowls. Which pot should he choose?
Jack should choose the third pot. He can use the sand to put out the fire and get the key!
Jacob, who owns a small IT company, needs data from Larry, his forgetful employee. But Larry is missing, and his computer is password-protected. Jacob sees a riddle on the screen: “little little late late.” After thinking, he types “too little too late,” and the computer unlocks. But the data folder needs another password: “right backward all the numbers.” What does Jacob type?
The password is “all the numbers” written backward.
Camilla is scared of dogs. While jogging, she sees a big dog with a three-foot leash. She thinks it’s safe to pass by if she’s seven feet away. But the dog still bites her! How?
The leash wasn’t tied to anything, so the dog could move freely.
David is hiring a designer and has three applicants: Angela, Helen, and Eric. Angela is young but eager to learn. Helen claims to have viral TikTok stories, and Eric says he’s worked for Google since it started. Who is telling the truth?
Angela is the honest one. Eric couldn’t have worked for Google since it started, and TikTok stories didn’t exist when Helen claimed.
Kevin, a security guard, finds a boy named Nick who can’t find his dad. Two men show up claiming to be Nick’s father. One says he was sick in the bathroom, and the other says they rode a roller coaster together. Who is Nick’s real dad?
Nick is too small for the roller coaster, so the second man is lying. The first man, who was sick, is his real dad.
Aiden was a billionaire who fell in love with Ella. He spent a lot on her, and in less than a year, he became a millionaire. How?
He spent so much money that he went from being a billionaire to a millionaire!
Carter’s company was struggling, so he met a mysterious billionaire. To get an investment, Carter had to prove he could handle stress. He was locked in a room with three doors: one led to a whirlpool, another to piranhas, and the third to a pit with spikes. Which door should he choose?
Carter chose the third door. As the room filled with water, he swam over the spikes and escaped!
Three friends planned to hang out, and Brian was supposed to bring pizza. He was late and sent a selfie saying he ran out of gas at a gas station. But his friends didn’t believe him. Why?
Brian’s car was electric, so it doesn’t need gas!
Imagine you are a detective. Read the story about “The Mystery of the HR Manager” and identify clues that point to the real culprit. Discuss with your classmates why Jacob is the suspect and how the evidence supports this conclusion. Write a short paragraph explaining your reasoning.
In groups, create a simulation of “The Desert Challenge” using props like bowls and sand. Discuss different strategies Jack could use to safely retrieve the key. Present your solution to the class and explain why it is the best choice.
Work in pairs to create your own password puzzles inspired by “The Password Puzzle.” Exchange puzzles with another pair and try to solve them. Discuss the logic behind the solutions and how riddles can be used to create secure passwords.
Role-play the scenario from “The Dog Dilemma” with a partner. One of you will be Camilla, and the other will be the dog owner. Discuss what Camilla could have done differently to avoid the situation. Share your role-play and conclusions with the class.
Hold a debate on “The Honest Applicant” scenario. Divide into groups, each representing one of the applicants. Prepare arguments to prove why your applicant is the most honest and suitable for the job. Present your case to the class and vote on the most convincing argument.
Critical – Involving careful judgment or evaluation – It is critical to evaluate all sides of an argument before forming an opinion.
Thinking – The process of considering or reasoning about something – Good thinking skills help us solve problems more effectively.
Communication – The exchange of information or ideas – Effective communication is key to working well in a team.
Honesty – The quality of being truthful and sincere – Honesty in communication builds trust among friends.
Mystery – Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain – The mystery of the missing homework was solved when it was found under the desk.
Problem – A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with – Identifying the problem is the first step in finding a solution.
Challenge – A task or situation that tests someone’s abilities – The challenge of writing a persuasive essay helped improve my critical thinking skills.
Truth – The quality or state of being true – Seeking the truth requires asking the right questions and evaluating evidence.
Decision – A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration – Making a decision about which book to read next can be difficult with so many choices.
Reasoning – The action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way – Good reasoning helps us understand different perspectives and make informed decisions.
