Unlock a world of knowledge playing Nancy Drew Games!
Now Available! Learn & Play with Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys!
Here’s what you can learn in Mystery of the Seven Keys:
• See how Prague’s culture has been shaped by its Bohemian history
• Discover Czech words and and landmarks
• Explore areas of Alchemy and early-day Astronomy and Gemology
• Learn what it takes to be a barista and make coffees for customers
⮯ Free student worksheet .PDF available to download!
Here’s what you can learn in Treasure in the Royal Tower:
• Discover interesting facts about Marie Antoinette
• Learn and practice French language skills
• Develop fingerprinting techniques
• Get fully immersed in French history
⮯ Free student worksheet .PDF available to download!
Here’s what you can learn in Midnight in Salem:
• Discover the plight of the accused witches
• Take a tour of Salem and discern fact from fiction
• Mix herbal potions and learn about ancient remedies
⮯ Free student worksheet .PDF available to download!
Here’s what you can learn in Danger on Deception Island:
• Solve a complex puzzle using Morse code
• Learn to identify and use maritime flags
• Decode the maritime alphabet
• Improve vocabulary skills by learning nautical terms
• Enter GPS coordinates and learn about navigation
⮯ Free student worksheet .PDF available to download!
Here’s what you can learn in Tomb of the Lost Queen:
• Learn about Egyptology and archaeology
• Solve puzzles by translating hieroglyphs
• Use critical thinking to decipher ancient clues
• Uncover hidden chambers to reveal historical artifacts
• Reassemble artifacts and solve ancient puzzles
⮯ Free student worksheet .PDF available to download!
Here’s what you can learn in The Deadly Device:
• Use a 3D printer to make keys
• Use binary code to solve puzzles
• Uncover obscure Tesla insights
• Build a circuit board from a schematic
• Mix dangerous chemicals and learn about Chemistry
⮯ Free student worksheet .PDF available to download!
Here’s what you can learn in Secret of the Scarlet Hand:
• Explore the Maya civilization and its culture
• Operate a HAM radio to communicate
• Analyze chemicals for important clues
• Create a plaster mold and learn about forensic science
• Learn about artifact origins and authenticity
⮯ Free student worksheet .PDF available to download!
Here’s what you can learn in Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake:
• Learn about Prohibition and gangsters from the 1920s
• Solve intricate puzzles using Roman numerals
• Improve knowledge of bird types
• Get educated on forest safety practices
⮯ Free student worksheet .PDF available to download!
Here’s what you can learn in Labyrinth of Lies:
• Study Mythology by learning about Greek gods and symbols
• Log artifact provenance to date and authenticate discoveries
• Translate Greek letters and symbols to find clues
• Use a spectroscope to identify fake gems
⮯ Free student worksheet .PDF available to download!
Here’s what you can learn in Trail of the Twister:
• Immerse yourself in meteorology by studying clouds, reading Doppler data, and surviving tornadoes
• Learn what to pack in an emergency bag
• Learn to budget
• Learn how to identify the Fujita Scale
⮯ Free student worksheet .PDF available to download!
There’s always something to learn playing Nancy Drew Games!
In the classroom, at home, or wherever you are, learn and play with Nancy Drew! Wherever you or your student are learning, Nancy Drew Games are engaging, fun, and have secret educational value.
Enjoy some guiltless game time that challenges growing minds and exposes players to a vast array of learning opportunities. Explore history, science, math, languages, cultures, critical thinking, logical reasoning, and so much more in a story-driven mystery game! Sharpen your problem-solving and detective skills with these video games featuring the iconic female protagonist Nancy Drew! Solve the mysteries and read more about the subjects that tie into the games for engaged screen time and open discussions on key learning topics with each mystery game.
Download the free Teacher and Student worksheet PDFs for each teacher-recommended Nancy Drew video game. Inside, you’ll find the teacher’s and parent’s guide for enhanced learning to study along with the game.
“I learned it from Nancy Drew!”
• Each game offers over 8 hours of gameplay that stimulates the player’s mind with problem-solving, intricate puzzles, and educational facts.
• Students will learn important skills like deciphering relevant versus irrelevant information, telling fact from opinion, and developing critical thinking skills.
• Each mystery presents opportunities for engaged learning to explore global locations and cultures, meet unique characters, and discover things you never knew about math, science, history, and more in the exciting world of Nancy Drew!
• As a role model, Nancy Drew teaches invaluable lessons in standing up for what is right, being a strong leader, and caring for those in need.
• In addition to the Educational Study Guide (downloadable PDF), each game includes free digital game playthrough Strategy Guide (PDF) for additional game help – just in case the student needs an answer or solution as they play through the mystery.
Here’s What Our Players Are Learning
“Whether you’re homeschooled, in a traditional school setting or somewhere in between, there is no end to educational opportunities in a Nancy Drew Game PLUS being able to learn and practice different critical thinking skills! … From creating geodes, to sequencing marionette dolls to adding up gems, this Learn and Play (worksheet for Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys) covers a variety of subjects and to make it even easier on teachers, common core standards have been added wherever applicable.” – Southern Sleuth
“I can’t even count how many things I learned from Nancy Drew as a child. My mom used to say, “How do you know that?” And the answer would always be, “Nancy Drew.” It became a running joke in my family. To this day, I am an excellent problem solver and I owe a lot of it to these games exposing me to many ways of tackling a problem. Thank you, Nancy Drew!” – Amanda
“Because of these games, I have really developed my problem-solving skills which has gotten me far in school.” – Taylor
“I’ve learned so much about alchemy, mathematics, history, various countries and locations, and problem solving and loved sharing what I adore about these games with my former fifth grade students! … My favorite connection was when the newest game came out and my short time studying in Prague came flooding back! I was at the very same clock tower!” – Josie
“I have learned a lot from these games; I’ve always liked the outdoors and had an interest in the natural world so it was fun to learn about GPS, maps, cairns, gemstones, petroglyphs, and plant identification. I now do field work and I make maps.” – Caitlin
“I learned problem-solving strategies that I wasn’t taught in school. I learned to think out of the box and to be more creative. Playing those games helped me with my learning disability and how to overcome it. And I still apply the skills I learned in the games to my college classes today!” – Aubrey
“When I got to my first chemistry class, I was already familiar with the periodic table” – Annabelle
“Along with all the fun involved in playing the games, I also have learned a lot too. I cannot even count how many times a day I say ‘I learned it from a Nancy Drew game.’” – Bryce
“One of the things I absolutely love about these games is how they’re able to be wholesome, educational, and still really fun. I’m never worried about playing these around little kids or my parents since I know that there won’t be any crudeness or harsh language.” – Miriam
“About six years ago, someone gave my 9-year-old daughter a Nancy Drew computer game. We all gathered around the computer just to help Jessica solve the game… To our surprise, it was the most fun we had had in a very long time! Our family quickly fell in love with the Nancy Drew games!! But more than that, we fell in love with the idea of working together to solve these games while spending quality time together!” – Melissa
“As a child who was afraid of anything and everything, being able to enjoy the world of a girl with untouchable convictions and incredible gumption was paradise…I will never forget Nancy’s world and how it’s helped me throughout the years.” – Kellsey
“The game allows you to play as Nancy Drew, cracking codes, solving puzzles, interviewing suspects, and ultimately saving the day! For me, it was a dream come true; however, I was not the only one hooked. These computer adventures quickly became a family affair.” – Nora
“I have learned so much from the Nancy Drew games; I have traveled to Ireland, Italy, England, Germany, Canada, the Caribbean, Japan, Washington DC, and so many other places. I have learned about Marie Antoinette, I have learned to identify types of birds and insects, I have learned about the 1930s, and even about the ancient Mayans. I have saved an old theater from being demolished, and even fixed a chicken coop on a ranch!” – Stefanie
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