Kidnapped
Kidnapped! is an educational resource which helps teachers create the kind of rich learning environment that lies at the heart of Curriculum for Excellence.
Designed for Stage 2 (upper primary school) Kidnapped! is a series of rich tasks that engage children in investigative learning experiences.
The Story
Jack and Sarah Green, the children of businessman Alan Green, have disappeared in mysterious circumstances. A ransom note is then discovered stating that the children have been kidnapped and will never be seen again unless Green Technologies scrap their plans to build a large wind farm in the local area.
Pupils adopt the role of a police team investigating the children's kidnapping. The learning environment is immediately transformed into a police incident room and their investigations lead them on a trail of discovery across Scotland. Piece by piece, evidence is uncovered which helps to solve the mystery. But the clock is ticking . . . can the police team get to the hideout in time to save Jack and Sarah Green?
Interdisciplinary learning
Kidnapped! comprises 16 rich tasks which promote interdisciplinary learning. Activities include:
- Investigating the local area
- Creating an artist's impression
- Writing a newspaper report
- Measuring and drawing to scale
- Researching green energy technologies
- Reading graphs and charts
- Using a database
- Carrying out forensic investigation
- Planning a journey
- Using online maps
Kidnapped incorporates more than 200 Curriculum for Excellence experiences and outcomes, covering Literacy and Numeracy, Health and Wellbeing, Science, Art and Design, Social Subjects and Technologies.
A support pack provides step-by-step guidance for teachers on how to use Kidnapped within a classroom setting. The pack also includes materials to support each activity. Learners are able to access specially created websites and online multimedia resources which are integral to their investigations.
View a sample of the Teachers Support Pack.
See the work space from a school who have completed the Kidnapped programme.
Kidnapped is a rich and motivating experience for learners and one that embodies the key principles of Curriculum for Excellence.
Price £150
Call us now on 0131 467 4179 to place an order, or fax orders through on 0131 444 4189"I am on mission 4 and 5 at this point and the children are really loving it. The resource pack and outline of lessons has been really useful to me! This is a great tool for those teachers looking to incorporate more rich tasks into their teaching!" - Teacher, Cuiken Primary School
