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5th grade forensics lessons
Fingerprint Science Experiment | Forensics
Students will become detectives and investigate their fingerprints!! This STEM fingerprint science experiment covers the three types of fingerprints and teaches super fun facts about fingerprints in humans and animals. This is an easy science experiment that works great with any age students!Digital Science Experiment - Google Version IncludedWHAT'S INCLUDED?Pg. 1- All About Fingerprints (fill in the blank option)Pg. 2- Types of FingerprintsPg. 3- Ink Pad Fingerprints and ObservationsPg. 4- Comp
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K - 5th
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Also included in: 7 Easy Science Experiments To Teach The Scientific Method Bundle
Christmas Science Inquiry Activity for Middle School
An exciting Christmas themed mini-inquiry science lab! Teach and reinforce observation and inference skills in this fun easy to prep activity. Your students will love solving the mystery of the candy cane crime! Perfect for forensic units, inquiry units, and the holiday season.ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONThis is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses candy canes! In this inquiry lab activity students read a short newspaper article about a candy cane criminal who is sneaking into Santa's Toy Shop
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4th - 8th
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MS-ETS1-3
Forensic Science | Classify Fingerprints
Are you ready to dive into the intriguing world of fingerprint analysis with your students? Look no further because this Forensic Science: Fingerprint Activities resource is here to turn your classroom into a crime-solving laboratory.KEY FEATURESEngaging Hands-on Activities: This resource is packed with immersive activities that will have your students channeling their inner Sherlock Holmes. They'll start by identifying their own unique fingerprints, a fascinating exploration of individuality an
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Science Activities Bundle
Chromatography Lab-Jolly Rancher Raider
This lesson is part of my Beginning of the Year Experiments Bundle 2 that contains three experiments at a reduced price.
In this lab, student's are asked to figure out who stole the teachers' Jolly Ranchers by using scientific process skills. This fun and easy to do lab uses chromatography to separate water based black markers to determine who is the culprit. I've used this lab with my students for years. After the lab is finished, I use the students testing samples, lab sheets, and an e
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Beginning of the Year Experiments Bundle 2
Bill Nye the Science Guy : FORENSICS (human body video sheet / sub plans)
*Video is needed for completion of this product*Please make sure you have access to the video prior to making your purchaseWant more BILL! BILL!! BILL!!! – CLICK HERE!*This worksheet can be used to accompany the Bill Nye video FORENSICS (Season 5, Episode 1).The worksheet has a series of questions that help students stay focused on various science facts about solving crimes using forensics (evidence, fingerprints, DNA, technology, etc...). There are also follow-up questions as well that student
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5th - 8th
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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
DNA EXTRACTION- MAKE THE COOLEST NECKLACE from your own CHEEK CELLS!
After participating in a Science Teachers' Workshop offered by Carolina Biological Supply called "Make a DNA Necklace, " I have created my own recipe for a DNA extraction buffer that generates the same results as the company. In fact, the DNA yields for my lab are much higher than the company's while saving me hundreds of dollars over the years. Here is my secret recipe contained in this lab, along with a series of Analysis and Discussion questions for the students. An answer sheet is provid
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Elementary Cyber Security - Forensics
OUR COMPUTER HAS BEEN HACKED! It's up to the young CSI investigators to figure out who did it. This lesson is a Breakout Box meets the game of Clue that integrates oral language, reading, math, and technology . Students work in teams to measure "digital footprints", study fingerprint scans, identify "spyware traces" left on the computer and look at Nmap evidence. It integrates reading, writing and math with 21st Century skills of collaboration, communication, citizenship and critical thinking.
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2nd - 5th
"Forensic Frenzy" - Forensic Science in the Classroom
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to use a variety of scientific processes to analyse evidence gathered from a crime scene. The fascination with crime and how science can be used to solve crimes continues to grow, and many learners are interested in the techniques that are used within the area of forensic science. As forensic science is the application of scientific methods and processes used for the purpose of the law it is an ideal way to demonstrate applied science. Learners will hav
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4th - 8th
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Elementary Forensics Unit
This Science Elementary Forensics Unit is designed for 2nd and 3rd grade students. It contains various instructional lessons and experiments which enable children to learn the skills needed to "solve a crime". Sample prints, documents, and handwriting samples are all included. Instructional lessons which could be used over several days are included as well as an actual case. Elementary Forensics Unit by Melissa Thomasson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
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2nd - 5th
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Owl Pellet Lesson Plans and Activities
This Owl Pellet Unit comes with a cute owl-shaped book for students to work inside and record their findings. It has a Five Day Lesson Plan along with extension activities. There are 26 pages.Please look at the sample file to see what is included.
The Bone Identification Charts and Sketches of rodent types are not my intellectual property. I added them to help you and your students easily identify and distinguish between different types of bones of prey. These pages had no copyright information
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3rd - 5th
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Genetics - Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors
This is a lesson powerpoint correlating with Georgia Performance Standards for 5th Grade Science: S5L2. It is a 15 slide powerpoint including kid-friendly definitions of the following genetics terms: heredity, genes, genetics, chromosomes, DNA, traits, inherited traits and learned behaviors. The powerpoint includes animation, a link to a related brainpop video and a few star wars characters. I have also included a pdf version of the powerpoint, unfortunately animation does not work in pdf.
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5th - 10th
Forensics Unit 1 Bundle: Introduction to Forensics & the Law (7 Products!)
Make teaching Forensics easy with this Unit Plan 1 bundle! SIOP, gifted, and differentiation strategies are embedded and easily identified throuought. Lessons are differnetiated accoding to learning style, grouping, and language ability. Both content and literacy standards as well as key vocabulary words, essential questions, activating strategies, instructional strategies, and summarizing strategies are included and highlighted. Unit plan contains links to resources! The Introduction to For
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Fingerprint Science Lab
This is an investigation into fingerprint types and occurrences. It is a science and math lesson that involves the students classifying their own fingerprints and finding out the most common type of fingerprint. It takes anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the amount of background knowledge the students have. The students also have the opportunity to work with a buddy and as a class. This could be done as a science fair project!
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1st - 6th
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Forensics 10 Unit Plan Bundle (SIOP & Differentiated)
Make teaching Forensics easier with this 10 unit plan bundle! This set of lesson plans includes the essential units for an introductory Forensics class. SIOP, gifted, and differentiation strategies are embedded and easily identified thoughout. 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, and summarizing strategies
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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CSI Forensic unit for elementary
This editable document allows you to create a fake classroom crime and use forensics to solve it. There are lessons describing three types of evidences: fingerprint analysis, ink analysis (chromatography), and DNA analysis. Each lesson has a mini-video lesson and experiment. This was created for a summer camp setting, but could be adapted to whatever format you needed. This resource is on google slides and also links to relevant youtube videos and google forms.
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2nd - 8th
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Science Sunday School Lesson: Science Bible Activity - Fingerprint Activities
Examine fingerprints and collect latent fingerprints during this easy, fun fingerprinting activity for kids. Students will also learn about their uniqueness as a son or daughter of God. Your students will love looking at patterns in fingerprints in this engaging, faith-based STEM lesson! Activities Include:Recording fingerprintsLooking for patterns in fingerprintsDusting for fingerprintsLifting latent fingerprints Affirm your students’ uniqueness as a wonderful creation! This object lesson show
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5th - 8th
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MS-LS4-2
Expanding Universe No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Vocabulary
This lesson begins by introducing the big bang theory and going over supporting evidence. After explaining cosmic radiation it goes into how our own solar system formed from a solar nebula. The lesson concludes by touching on dark matter and dark energy. The worksheet follows along with the presentation to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for intermediate grades.
Key Terms Include:
- Big Bang
- Hubble's Law
- Cosmic Background Radiation
- Solar Nebula
- Planetesimal
- Dark Matter
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5th - 9th
The Cookie Jar Mystery Classroom Forensics: Module 1 The Crime Scenario
Welcome to The Cookie Jar Mystery An exciting adventure in the world of forensic science! The Cookie Jar Mystery is a fun, forensic science mini-course consisting of six separate modules designed to engage middle school students. In Mrs. Johnson’s classroom, a curious crime has taken place: her favorite cookie jar has been broken and not surprisingly, some of her delicious, homemade cookies have been eaten! As a scientist and teacher, Mrs. Johnson realizes that this unfortunate incident provides
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5th - 7th
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Graphology and Handwriting Analysis Worksheets
This 3-page minilesson of notes and questions will teach your students about graphology (handwriting analysis) used in forensics investigation of crime scenes. Students will read about 10 different characteristics of writing that can be analyzed. Then, they will examine 3 real samples of writing that include every letter in the alphabet and answer questions to hone their skills at observing the 10 characteristics of writing.Terms of Use:You may: make as many copies as you like for your own class
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Evidence and Investigation Bundle - Alberta Grade 6 Science
Cookie Jar Mystery L9 - One of a Kind: Fingerprint Evidence
This download of Lesson 9 from a fun, interactive, 12-unit project-oriented forensic science course (each lesson lasting about an hour) is designed to engage and expose students to this truly fascinating area of science! Students in grades 4-5 are immersed in roles of crime scene investigators as they work together examining and analyzing evidence needed to solve the mystery of the broken cookie jar!
Using real laboratory techniques and materials, students create theories about the “crime” in
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4th - 5th
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Forensics Course Unit Plan Bundle & CSI Unit Bundle (SIOP & Differentiated)
Make teaching Forensics easier with this 10 unit plan bundle! This set of lesson plans includes the essential units for an introductory Forensics class. SIOP, gifted, and differentiation strategies are embedded and easily identified throuought. Lessons are differnetiated accoding to learning style, grouping, and language ability. Both content and literacy standards as well as key vocabulary words, essential questions, activating strategies, instructional strategies, and summarizing strategies
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Inquiry Lab: Intro to Anatomical Directional Terms and Positions
Scenario: A multiple stab wound victim is found alive, and you only have enough resources/time to effective treat 3 wounds.
Guiding Question: Which wounds would you treat and why?
Brief summary: The teacher will have a display (a mannequin or a stuff clothed body), with painted wounds laid out in the middle of the classroom. The students job is to explore and determine which of the victims should be treated and why, using directional terms.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Wildlife Scene Detectives
Wildlife scene instructions, a power point presentation 14 slides, instructor led scene identification charts, wildlife scat identification and tracks poster.. With an activity for 2 classes to participate in. Become a nature detective in the wild or outside your door, you can make it happen with my lesson and involves critical thinking. You can even do it inside on a rainy day as an alternative. You get 16 slides, which includes a scat poster, one tracks identification, lessons how to do them,
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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