Easter Crime Scene Investigation Junior: nature of science SEP

Explore the nature of science with this fun spring Crime Scene Investigation suited for grades 2 and 3. Students examine evidence using careful observations to determine why is responsible for breaking the eggs.

Important:

This is a simplified version of the original The Case of the Broken Eggs for grades 4–6.

• The guilty suspect has been changed

• Evidence has been simplified

• Recoding sheets have been simplified

• The storyline and props are the same as the original

Includes:

· Case introduction card

· Data evidence collection sheet

· Suspect bio cards

· 5 evidence collection stations

· Nature of Science connection sheet

· Teacher guide

· Answer keys

Materials Needed:

·· 5–9x12 manilla envelopes

· 2 pages total need to be printed in color

· Addition materials listed in activity are optional

Skills Covered:

· Asking questions

· Planning and carrying out investigations

· Data collection

· Analyzing and interpreting data

· Comparing observations

· Constructing explanations

· Engaging in argument from evidence

· Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information

· Supporting a claim with evidence

Florida State Standards:

SC.2.N.1.1, SC.2.N.1.2, SC.2.N.1.3, SC.3.N.1.1, SC.3.N.1.2, SC.3.N.1.3, SC.3.N.1.4, SC.3.N.1.5

Important Notes:

· This CSI project requires materials.

· This file is not editable.

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