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6th grade forensics resources for Microsoft Word
The Scientific Method - Murder Mystery
The Scientific Method tends to be a fairly boring topic to teach, so this Murder Mystery activity will help you make it loads of fun for you Science students! It includes: Introductory storyClue cardsEvidence analysis sheetInstructions for physical evidence testingAfter-activity consolidation work on the Scientific Method, Variables, and Observations and Inferences. Use this to introduce the Scientific Method to new Middle or High school students, to reignite knowledge in students who have done
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6th - 12th
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Fractured Fairytale Crime Scenes
In this assignment students will create a presentation of a mock crime scene based on a fairytale. Each crime will include characters from common fairytales. Students will include evidence to create a crime scene scenario. The assignment is organized into two main projects. The first part of the assignment involves creating a presentation of the crime. The second part of the assignment is a narrative story that explains the actual crime scene.
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5th - 9th
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CSI Science Lesson - Use the Scientific Method to Solve a Crime!
Hello! Thank you for considering my product. I run an after-school science club for the fifth-graders and after telling the students about a murder mystery dinner I had recently attended, they were BEGGING for me to set something up that was similar. So, I did! This lesson is very PG and does not include anything gruesome or inappropriate for intermediate elementary children.In this lesson, which is designed to span 3 days, students use the scientific method to solve a crime:First, they make obs
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4th - 12th
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MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Scooby Doo - Clue Analysis and Video Guide for Criminal Justice Students
Scooby Doo - Clue Analysis and Video Guide for Criminal Justice Students.Track evidence, sketch the villain, build an evidence board and determine who done it!Law & Public Safety students love it!Episodes can be found for free on Youtube.
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5th - 12th
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Forensic Science Crime Scene project
This is a forensic science project that will take about 6 days to complete, depending on how much in-class work days your provide. Students will make a physical model of a crime scene, along with a typed scenario and a detailed description of the evidence. Groups will be trading their model and scenario with another group, who will in turn reconstruct the crime and determine the actual happenings of the crime (including the suspect and his/her MMO). This will then be compared to the "real st
Geologic Time Scale Webquest
Students will use a series of sites to learn about the geologic time scale. 3 Parts to this assignment allow you to assign all at once or one at a time. Sites are interactive. Answer Key is included.
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5th - 10th
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Forensics Lab Activity: Investigating a Crime Scene
In this lab, students will investigate a mock crime scene and evaluate a mock scenario. All resources you need are provided includingStudent lab sheetCrime scene processing formCrime scene sketch formCrime scene staging resourcesEvidence tagsUse this lab alone, with my Unit 3 Lesson Plan, or get the Complete Unit 3 Resource File that includes:Unit/Daily Lesson PlanUnit 3: PPTLab: Investigating a Crime SceneCrime Scene Setup Resources (images, scenario, sketch form, evidence processing form...)U
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Fingerprint Assignment - The Dynamite Family Crimes (article / crime scenario)
This is a fun and short assignment that is ideal for homework, a warm-up, or in-class work. It is perfect to use at the start of any lesson or unit focusing on forensic science or fingerprints.Included:1) Fingerprint Science Reading Minute - Article and Question Sheet (introduction)2) Fingerprint Pattern Assignment - Page for 9 suspects (1 fingerprint per suspect) and Question Sheet detailing each crime and allowing students to match prints to exonerate or accuse suspects of committing a crime.
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6th - 9th
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Terrariums: Water Cycle & Greenhouse Effect Lab
In this hands-on, interactive experiment, students will build a terrarium in a soda bottle. In doing so, they will model the atmosphere, the greenhouse effect, and the water cycle. They will follow experimental procedures practicing all parts of the scientific method. The laboratory packet includes, pre-readings, pre questions, experimental procedures, observations and data, and follow-up questions. The end of the laboratory report connects the terrarium growing experience to agriculture sci
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5th - 9th
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Microbe Disease Detective
FUN way to have students explore the world of disease transfer. Be a detective analyzing what happened one day at the zoo. My students tell me this is one of their favorite activities for the year.
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4th - 7th
This Day in History - February 7: Forensic fibers solve a crime (no prep/sub)
This is an informational reading article about the first time that forensic analysis of fibers solved a crime. This is a perfect assignment to use as a "Bell Ringer" or "5 Minute Reading/Writing" type of activity. It also works well as a substitute teaching assignment or extra credit. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Crime, Forensics and Psychology Bundle #1 (no prep/sub plans)
Forensic Science science worksheet Scooby Doo
Hi, you are viewing a 1 page Scooby Doo worksheet to complete while watching any cartoon episode. I have my students complete these during our forensic science unit. They are able to practice there skills of observation and deductive reasoning.
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3rd - 8th
DNA and Forensic Science for the Elementary Student
Looking for a really fun way to teach DNA? This packet contains everything you need, along with great websites, to teach genetics and connect it to forensic science. Your students will love making candy DNA strands, learning why some people can roll their tongues and others can't, completing webquests and more.
You can find how to make candy DNA without this packet. However, I have organized it to make it student friendly. I included lesson plans with objectives, procedures, and teacher informa
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3rd - 6th
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Lizzie Borden Forensic Lab
Students will analyze evidence of the scene of the crime from the murder of Lizzie Borden's parents to decide once and for all if she was the murderer. Students will look at mock microscope slides of blood and hair samples, DNA samples and fingerprint cards all while using their science processing skills! Included in this document are lesson plans with directions on how to create slides and other "evidence" as well as an answer key and the chronology of the trial. This is a sure hit with student
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6th - 12th
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Blood Spatter Detectives Lab
This fun and exciting lab allows students to work in teams of 3 or 4 to determine how changing the distance effects how a drop of blood falls. This lab provides practice with identifying variables and graphing as well as an interesting introduction to forensics. You will notice a rubber stamp icon on the lab sheet. My students know that this means that they must receive a rubber stamp of approval of their hypothesis from me before I will let them proceed with gathering their materials. I play ho
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6th - 10th
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Forensic Hair Analysis Activity Sheet/Lab
This is an in-depth worksheet/lab activity that includes identifying types of hair and matching hairs to other hairs.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensic Hair Analysis Lesson/Lab
This Day in History - March 1: Lindbergh baby kidnapped (no prep/sub plans)
This is an informational reading article about the infamous kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby. This is a perfect assignment to use as a "Bell Ringer" or "5 Minute Reading/Writing" type of activity. It also works well as a substitute teaching assignment or extra credit. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
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Forensic Science Hair as Evidence Activity Bundle
Make teaching Forensics easy with this combined unit and daily lesson plan and two worksheet set that covers 4-5 blocks or 8-10 periods of a secondary forensic science course. SIOP, gifted, and differentiation strategies are embedded and easily identified thorough out. Lessons are differentiated according to learning style, grouping, and language ability. Both content and literacy standards as well as key vocabulary words, essential questions, activating strategies, instructional strategies, a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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What is Forensic Anthropology? Non-Fiction Article
Forensic Anthropology Introduction article. This unit was a unit piloted from the state.
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6th - 12th
Lab - Handwriting Analysis
In this activity, the teacher provides a standard set of text for all students to create a personal exemplar (handwriting sample). I suggest making this fun by choosing music lyrics, a favorite monologue from a movie, or something else that the students might connect too. Students are then asked to analyze their own handwriting and identify individual characteristics found in their own handwriting. This Activity can be taken a step further by having students swap exemplars and performing a se
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6th - 12th
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Fingerprint Evidence Two Worksheet Bundle!
Worksheet 1: Introduction to Fingerprint EvidenceMake teaching easier with this Introduction to Fingerprints Worksheet! Students will learn key vocabulary as it relates to forensic investigation of fingerprint evidence. All content objectives listed below are covered. Use this assignment as an introduction, reinforcement, or review. Students will complete 49 easy to grade fill in the blank, matching, and multiple choice questions. Teacher answer key is provided!For other great resources to make
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Observation vs Inference Worksheet with Key
Observation vs Inference Worksheet with Key
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6th - 12th
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Lab--Banana Autopsy (SFS5a, SFS5b)
This Banana Autopsy is a great hands-on activity to get your Forensic Science students to understand the basic processes of an autopsy. You prepare the banana victims, they try to figure out the manner and cause of death. Students will follow the simple procedure, answer analysis questions, and prepare a Pathology Report on the victim.I recommend working in pairs for this lab. You need about 60 min.What you need for the lab: bananas, paper plates, plastic knives, forceps, needles & thread
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6th - 12th
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Grant: Winning Proposal for CSI: Biotechnology Project
This is a winning grant proposal to purchase a digital microscope to use in the classroom for science, forensics and biotechnology activities. A state electrical cooperation awarded $1500.00 for this grant in 2004. This proposal is customizable and can be adjusted to compensate for the variations in prices of digital microscopes in your area. The CSI project will be a great addition to your science or technology classroom. Biotechnology is an exciting way to learn about science, technology and t
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6th - 12th
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