Valentine’s Day Crime Scene Investigation: nature of science SEP

Explore the nature of science with this holiday CSI investigation for grades 4–6. Students examine evidence using careful observations to determine who is responsible for writing an anonymous Valentine’s Day card.

Important:

This is the Grade 4–6 version of The Case of the Anonymous Valentine. A similar junior version exists.

• The guilty suspect has been changed

• Evidence is more complex

• Recoding sheets are more complex

• The storyline and props are the same

Includes:

· Case introduction card

· 2 leveled versions of data evidence collection sheets

· Suspect bio cards

· 5 evidence collection stations

· Nature of Science connection sheet

· Teacher guide

· Answer keys

Materials Needed:

· 5–9x12 manilla envelopes

· 2 or more different scents (can be from essential oil, perfume, air freshener, etc.)

· 5 Cotton balls

· 5 Zip top bags

· 4 pages total need to be printed in color- these can be used by the whole class.

· Addition materials listed in activity are optional

Skills Covered:

· Asking questions

· Planning and carrying out investigations

· Data collection and organization

· Analyzing and interpreting data

· Comparing observations

· Constructing explanations

· Engaging in argument from evidence

· Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information

· Supporting a claim with evidence

Additional State Standards:

· FL Big Idea 1 Nature of Science

Important Notes:

· This CSI project requires materials.

· This file is not editable.

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