The Missing Mona Lisa – Integrated Learning Adventure

 Overview

Objectives

• To set the scene, to introduce the Adventure Agents to the investigation, and to determine that the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre in Paris, France.
• To read through the witness statements, meet the suspects and start piecing together the timeline of events.
• To study the evidence provided and write a newspaper report informing the public that the Mona Lisa has been stolen.
• To have Adventure Agents analyse three of the five police interviews and complete Suspect Character Profile worksheets on each witness.
• To have Adventure Agents analyse the remaining two police interviews and complete Suspect Character Profile worksheets on each witness.
• To have Adventure Agents analyse the latest evidence and use the security guard timetable and procedure sheet to determine who had access to the Mona Lisa at the time it was stolen.
• To have Adventure Agents listen to, and analyse transcripts of, the second round of police interviews and to successfully answer comprehension questions about them.
• To ascertain who is innocent and who stole the Mona Lisa.
• To have Adventure Agents figure out Margeaux's motive, decipher the code that will open the suitcase found in Margeaux’s apartment and reveal the missing painting.

Preparing for Learning

 What can you expect with the Missing Mona Lisa adventure?

 Engaging Learning Experiences

The Missing Mona Lisa is a story-based adventure that runs over 9 chapters. Your students will investigate, research, and justify their suspicions as the story takes many twists and turns. Videos voiced by French actors help students immerse themselves in the story and truly become an Adventure Agent, ready to solve the mystery!

 Curriculum-aligned Activities

Throughout the adventure, students are required to write a persuasive text and a newspaper article, to compare and contrast evidence, and to comprehend written and audio texts. Numeracy skills are also developed, including working with timetables and using measurement and scale.

 Relevant Age-appropriate Content

The Missing Mona Lisa has been written specifically for year 5 and 6 students. The activities align with outcomes found in the Australian Curriculum and build on students’ knowledge and understanding of key learning concepts through the platform of real-life learning.

 Making Your Classroom Buzz

The Missing Mona Lisa brings an element of drama and excitement to your classroom. Detailed teacher notes have been provided to help you effectively implement this learning experience. It’s not only engaging for your students, it’s also fun for you!