History’s Mysteries
(An Inquiry Project)
Throughout history many strange events have occurred that are still unexplained. You
have been chosen as a history detective to explore these events and help shed some light
on the truth. Use the following steps to help solve a mystery from history.
Step 1: Choose Your Case
You will be given a list of current case files and will have to choose which one you will
investigate.
Step 2: Investigate
Research the evidence and examine the clues that past history detectives have uncovered. Check
out these areas of evidence:
 Background information: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?
 What is the timeline of events for the mystery?
 Most recent facts and clues
 Theories and possible explanations or results
Step 3: Deduce and Hypothesize
Using the evidence and clues from past history detectives, develop your theory for what
happened or is going on. Make sure that you have evidence to support your hypothesis because a
good detective cannot offer his/her ideas without facts that support.
Step 4: Report Your Findings
Create a Prezi that walks us through the details and timeline of your case. Do not forget to
include your evidence. At the end of your presentation, share your theory of what
happened or is occurring. Be sure to keep the presentation neat and organized so the other
history detectives can follow your case. They will also be asking you questions to test your
understanding and hypothesis.
Histories Mysteries Events
Lost Colony of Roanoke
Bermuda Triangle
Lost City of Atlantis
Disappearance of Amelia Earhart
Disappearance of The Mary Celeste
The Loch Ness Monster
King Arthur
The Amber Room
The Sphinx
Stonehenge
Robin Hood
The Voynich Manuscript