Grade 5Reading: grades 5-6Place valueFractions of a numberOrder of operationsMultiplicationDivision
The Sun-Dial Temple Heist
Someone has swapped the legendary Golden Toucan statue with a painted clay fake! The Chief Museum Curator needs the Junior Explorer Club to track down the rogue explorer who took it before they escape the island.
Suspects
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
21 of 21 still in play
| Name | Gear Used | Survival Skill | Compass Type | Hair Color Left Behind | Hidden Phobia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eve Baird | Climbing Claws | Lockpicking | uses a silver compass | dusty brown hair | scared of spiders |
| Cassandra Cillian | Pocket Glider | Lockpicking | uses a brass compass | bright orange hair | allergic to pollen |
| Nathan Drake | Pocket Glider | Vine Swinging | uses a brass compass | dusty brown hair | dislikes loud noises |
| Mac McHale | Grappling Hook | Lockpicking | uses a silver compass | bright orange hair | scared of spiders |
| Riley Poole | Laser Pointer | Map Decoding | uses a brass compass | bright orange hair | dislikes loud noises |
| Piper McLean | Smoke Bomb | Map Decoding | uses a silver compass | bright orange hair | allergic to pollen |
| Stone Jenkins | Pocket Glider | Animal Mimicry | uses a silver compass | midnight black hair | dislikes loud noises |
| Carter Kane | Smoke Bomb | Vine Swinging | uses a brass compass | bright orange hair | dislikes loud noises |
| Alan Grant | Smoke Bomb | Lockpicking | uses a brass compass | midnight black hair | dislikes loud noises |
| Indy Jones | Laser Pointer | Lockpicking | uses a brass compass | midnight black hair | dislikes loud noises |
| Ben Gates | Climbing Claws | Vine Swinging | uses a brass compass | bright orange hair | scared of spiders |
| Ezekiel Jones | Pocket Glider | Wall Running | uses a brass compass | midnight black hair | allergic to pollen |
| Abigail Chase | Pocket Glider | Wall Running | uses a brass compass | bright orange hair | dislikes loud noises |
| Leo Valdez | Laser Pointer | Map Decoding | uses a brass compass | midnight black hair | dislikes loud noises |
| Sadie Kane | Smoke Bomb | Map Decoding | uses a brass compass | midnight black hair | scared of spiders |
| Evelyn Carnahan | Pocket Glider | Vine Swinging | uses a silver compass | bright orange hair | scared of spiders |
| Lara Croft | Climbing Claws | Map Decoding | uses a brass compass | midnight black hair | dislikes loud noises |
| Claire Redfield | Climbing Claws | Wall Running | uses a brass compass | midnight black hair | dislikes loud noises |
| Flynn Carson | Pocket Glider | Animal Mimicry | uses a brass compass | dusty brown hair | allergic to pollen |
| Percy Jackson | Smoke Bomb | Map Decoding | uses a silver compass | midnight black hair | allergic to pollen |
| Ellie Sattler | Laser Pointer | Animal Mimicry | uses a silver compass | bright orange hair | allergic to pollen |
Clue 1
Place value
You find an ancient stone combination lock on a temple chest. The digits must be shifted by examining their place values. Cracking the lock reveals a secret note about the thief.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
10
9000
4000
T
10
9000
7000
4000
80
800
200
4000
1000
300
200
T
10
40
3000
700
700
500
60
300
What is the value of the 1 in 869,214?T
What is the value of the 7 in 127,648?I
What is the value of the 8 in 173,780?F
What is the value of the 8 in 474,845?D
What is the value of the 3 in 22,385?N
What is the value of the 9 in 429,623?H
What is the value of the 2 in 80,203?O
What is the value of the 4 in 66,646?W
What is the value of the 1 in 831,524?S
What is the value of the 3 in 643,698?A
What is the value of the 6 in 531,261?U
What is the value of the 5 in 727,519?R
What is the value of the 7 in 156,716?L
What is the value of the 4 in 224,961?E
0/14 letters found
Clue 2
Fractions of a number
A local guide offers a hint in exchange for some snacks. You must calculate a specific fraction of your supply pack to share with him fairly.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
16
9
11
21
22
21
6
11
34
T
16
37
12
4
6
6
11
37
40
33
12
40
21
21
34
4
32
6
40
21
21
8/10 of 20 =T
1/10 of 90 =H
2/5 of 30 =R
5/10 of 68 =C
1/2 of 74 =D
6/10 of 10 =P
1/6 of 132 =U
2/5 of 100 =A
6/8 of 44 =B
2/4 of 22 =E
1/4 of 128 =M
5/10 of 8 =O
2/6 of 63 =S
0/13 letters found
Clue 3
Order of operations
To cross a shaky rope bridge, you must step on the wooden planks in the exact order of operations. Getting across safely lets you read a warning carved on the other side.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
61
78
38
14
56
60
60
36
56
53
26
78
58
36
53
63
62
58
15
13
36
60
15
72
69
76
78
56
26
T
61
60
38
9 × 7 - 2 =T
8 + 2 × 3 =V
36 + 6 × 4 =L
10 × 10 - 28 =U
6 × 11 - 13 =N
7 + 2 × 3 =M
1 + 7 × 2 =O
8 × 11 - 25 =K
11 × 6 - 8 =R
8 × 12 - 18 =H
8 × 8 - 8 =I
7 × 10 - 1 =D
20 + 6 × 3 =E
8 × 12 - 20 =W
10 × 3 - 4 =S
12 × 6 - 10 =F
5 × 12 - 24 =A
0/17 letters found
Clue 4
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The camp leader needs to pack the crates. You count the rows of supply tins using multiplication to unlock the equipment locker containing a clue.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
W
12
3
5
28
120
66
99
1
54
99
66
54
144
40
100
35
9
132
45
25
40
132
54
44
28
66
100
40
3
W
12
132
9
9
3 × 4 =W
6 × 9 =I
12 × 11 =A
1 × 9 =L
5 × 5 =K
12 × 10 =U
1 × 1 =M
11 × 6 =N
12 × 12 =G
10 × 4 =H
3 × 1 =E
10 × 10 =T
7 × 4 =O
11 × 4 =R
9 × 5 =C
1 × 5 =F
9 × 11 =D
5 × 7 =B
0/18 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
You find a bundle of ancient map pieces. Dividing them equally among your team members ensures everyone has a section to study, revealing the final detail.
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Step 1 — solve these
11 ÷ 11 = ?
20 ÷ 4 = ?
100 ÷ 10 = ?
2 ÷ 1 = ?
56 ÷ 7 = ?
48 ÷ 8 = ?
14 ÷ 2 = ?
24 ÷ 2 = ?
18 ÷ 6 = ?
54 ÷ 6 = ?
12 ÷ 3 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain unlocked the heavy bronze vault, then escaped through the secret tunnel.
2.The villain swiped the golden toucan statue, then zipped down the canopy line.
3.The villain slid down the giant stone banister, then disappeared into the thick jungle.
4.The villain unlocked the heavy bronze vault, then disappeared into the thick jungle.
5.The villain sneaked past the sleeping guard dog, then leaped into a fast motorboat.
6.The villain slid down the giant stone banister, then scrambled up the muddy riverbank.
7.The villain swiped the golden toucan statue, then disappeared into the thick jungle.
8.The villain swiped the golden toucan statue, then scrambled up the muddy riverbank.
9.The villain slid down the giant stone banister, then escaped through the secret tunnel.
10.The villain bypassed the ancient dart trap, then escaped through the secret tunnel.
11.The villain bypassed the ancient dart trap, then leaped into a fast motorboat.
12.The villain bypassed the ancient dart trap, then scrambled up the muddy riverbank.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Sun-Dial Temple Heist
Culprit: Indy Jones (Laser Pointer · Lockpicking · uses a brass compass · midnight black hair · dislikes loud noises)
- Clue 1 (Place value): "THE THIEF DOES NOT WALL RUN"What is the value of the 1 in 869,214? = 10 (T) · What is the value of the 7 in 127,648? = 7000 (I) · What is the value of the 8 in 173,780? = 80 (F) · What is the value of the 8 in 474,845? = 800 (D) · What is the value of the 3 in 22,385? = 300 (N) · What is the value of the 9 in 429,623? = 9000 (H) · What is the value of the 2 in 80,203? = 200 (O) · What is the value of the 4 in 66,646? = 40 (W) · What is the value of the 1 in 831,524? = 1000 (S) · What is the value of the 3 in 643,698? = 3000 (A) · What is the value of the 6 in 531,261? = 60 (U) · What is the value of the 5 in 727,519? = 500 (R) · What is the value of the 7 in 156,716? = 700 (L) · What is the value of the 4 in 224,961? = 4000 (E)
- Clue 2 (Fractions of a number): "THE SUSPECT DROPPED A BRASS COMPASS"8/10 of 20 = 16 (T) · 1/10 of 90 = 9 (H) · 2/5 of 30 = 12 (R) · 5/10 of 68 = 34 (C) · 1/2 of 74 = 37 (D) · 6/10 of 10 = 6 (P) · 1/6 of 132 = 22 (U) · 2/5 of 100 = 40 (A) · 6/8 of 44 = 33 (B) · 2/4 of 22 = 11 (E) · 1/4 of 128 = 32 (M) · 5/10 of 8 = 4 (O) · 2/6 of 63 = 21 (S)
- Clue 3 (Order of operations): "THE VILLAIN SHRANK FROM A LOUD WHISTLE"9 × 7 - 2 = 61 (T) · 8 + 2 × 3 = 14 (V) · 36 + 6 × 4 = 60 (L) · 10 × 10 - 28 = 72 (U) · 6 × 11 - 13 = 53 (N) · 7 + 2 × 3 = 13 (M) · 1 + 7 × 2 = 15 (O) · 8 × 11 - 25 = 63 (K) · 11 × 6 - 8 = 58 (R) · 8 × 12 - 18 = 78 (H) · 8 × 8 - 8 = 56 (I) · 7 × 10 - 1 = 69 (D) · 20 + 6 × 3 = 38 (E) · 8 × 12 - 20 = 76 (W) · 10 × 3 - 4 = 26 (S) · 12 × 6 - 10 = 62 (F) · 5 × 12 - 24 = 36 (A)
- Clue 4 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "WE FOUND MIDNIGHT BLACK HAIR ON THE WALL"3 × 4 = 12 (W) · 6 × 9 = 54 (I) · 12 × 11 = 132 (A) · 1 × 9 = 9 (L) · 5 × 5 = 25 (K) · 12 × 10 = 120 (U) · 1 × 1 = 1 (M) · 11 × 6 = 66 (N) · 12 × 12 = 144 (G) · 10 × 4 = 40 (H) · 3 × 1 = 3 (E) · 10 × 10 = 100 (T) · 7 × 4 = 28 (O) · 11 × 4 = 44 (R) · 9 × 5 = 45 (C) · 1 × 5 = 5 (F) · 9 × 11 = 99 (D) · 5 × 7 = 35 (B)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 11) → Indy Jones11 ÷ 11 = 1 · 20 ÷ 4 = 5 · 100 ÷ 10 = 10 · 2 ÷ 1 = 2 · 56 ÷ 7 = 8 · 48 ÷ 8 = 6 · 14 ÷ 2 = 7 · 24 ÷ 2 = 12 · 18 ÷ 6 = 3 · 54 ÷ 6 = 9 · 12 ÷ 3 = 4
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Place value, Fractions of a number, Order of operations, Multiplication, Division
- Reading level
- grades 5-6
- Theme
- The Sun-Dial Temple Heist — set in The jungle ruins of the Sun-Dial Temple
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects