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Forensics activities 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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Bear Brook Murders Podcast "Interrupted" Case Study Worksheet: All Episodes(1-7)
The Bear Brook Murders : An "Interrupted" Case Study Using a Popular PodcastIn 1985, a hunter walking through Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire made a grisly discovery: a 55 gallon drum left deep in the woods, containing two sets of skeletonized remains, which investigators believed had been left in the woods for years….   ....this is just the beginning to a facinating tale of a murder that would make forensic history! The effort to solve the many mysteries surrounding this inve
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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HS-LS3-1
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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How to Perform DNA tests- PCR and Gel Electrophoresis
In this lesson, students learn how to make and read gel electrophoresis tests in an interactive, inquiry inspired way. The steps of the lesson are listed below. 1. Students watch a video about how PCR is performed and describe it. 2. Students perform "PCR" by writing in the complementary strand to each side of a split DNA. 3. Students use "restriction enzymes" to cut a DNA strand and count the number of nucleotides in each piece. 4. Students draw "bands" on the proper spot on a gel based on thei
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9th - 12th
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Forensics Ballistics Unit: Caliber Identification Lab
In this activity, you will compare the firing pin impressions and markings of various shell casings in order to identify a suspect in a spree of crimes. Includes answer keys and images.Set up items needed in this lab (not included):(1) Suspect 1: Picture of Shotgun shell casing (or real casing)(1) Suspect 2: Picture of Handgun shell casing (or real casing)(1) Suspect 3: Picture of Rifle shell casing (or real casing)(1) Crime Scene 1: Matching picture of one shell casing (or real casing)(1) Crime
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9th - 12th
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Forensics Ballistics Unit: Firearms Guided Reading
In most criminal investigations involving the use of firearms, Forensic scientists typically examine three types of firearms: HAND GUNS, RIFLES and SHOTGUNS. Each type of firearm is unique in terms of its structure and function, the types of ammunition that can be used with it, and its ballistic properties defined by velocity, kinetic energy and trajectory.
This lesson could be used to describe the three different types of fire arms and the evidence they leave behind in Forensic Investigati
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9th - 12th
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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Psychology - The Psychology of Serial Killers matching activity
This is an activity in which students will match serial killers with a brief psychological description. This activity will work as either a review of psychological traits, or as an introduction to psychological analysis. Please be aware that the subject matter in this activity is disturbing, and is not for younger students. Please read, and if necessary edit the article, before distributing it to your kids. The information is from thisisinsider.com. A great
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Crime and Forensics: Serial Killer Bundle
Crime Scene DNA/RNA/Amino Acid Activity
Just finished going over DNA, RNA, transcription, translation, and codon chart? Looking for an activity to tie it all together and pique student interest? Give this a try!
In this activity, students are given a sample of DNA collected at a crime scene and asked to determine traits of the killer in order to create a character sketch. They are then given DNA test results of three suspects that matched their character sketch, and are asked to identify the killer by finding the matching DNA sequen
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9th - 12th
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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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Forensics: 60 Minutes: Eyewitness Testimony - The Ronald Cotton video worksheet
A no-prep, print and use worksheet + answer key and linked videos!This worksheet accompanies the two part 60 Minutes series on Eyewitness Testimony and the Ronald Cotton case. This TV show is a great way for students to understand the importance of eyewitness testimony, but also how it can go wrong.The worksheet is split into two parts, following the two TV episodes. 21 total questions follow the videos sequentially, highlighting the main parts of this real life case.Included is an answer key an
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Forensics: History & Observation Skills Full Bundle
Serial Killer Investigation Project
Students research a serial killer and present their findings. Inquiry based lesson allows for students to show creativity while using research based skills.
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9th - 12th
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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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Crime Scene Bundle
This bundle contains labs and activities to teach students how to solve a crime scene. Teach your students hands-on, real-life science by teaching them how to conduct search patterns, how to fingerprint suspects, interview suspects, write crime scene reports, analyze hair, sketch crime scenes, how to read blood spatter patterns and so, so much more. This unit ends with you setting up a crime scene (scenario included in bundle) and having your students solve the mystery of “Murder in a Small Town
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9th - 12th
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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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Forensics: Blood Spatter: Angle of Impact worksheet
Included is a worksheet for both in-person and virtual students. One worksheet requires students to measure the length & width of a blood stain to then determine angle of impact. The worksheet for virtual learners has measurements available requiring students to complete the calculation to determine the angle of impact. Students need a scientific calculator to complete these problems, using the equation inverse sin (width/length).
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7th - 12th
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Toxicology Case Report
Included are 5 medical and autopsy reports describing the symptoms of individuals exposed to a toxic substance. I created this assignment to try to provide some differentiation for my students who are learning from home. There is a link included to n online resource with the information that they need to solve each case. The document is in microsoft word, and it is editable to suit the needs of your students. The answer key can be found on the last page.
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9th - 12th
DNA Fingerprinting - Who Killed Peter Rabbit
Poor Peter Rabbit, while gathering carrots and cabbages for breakfast, he is jumped from behind. The eye witness accounts are not enough to help police arest a suspect. Your students use the crime scene DNA evidence to construct a DNA profile. They use the profile to determine what the DNA evidence shows. This is a paper electrophoresis gel box and is based on an activity from a "Woodrow Wilson Intistute" acitvity name, "Where the CAT" I modified the DNA and created the story to solve a mur
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Autopsy Report Template
Use this template to provide your forensic students with death investigation cases catered to your individual content. I created this for my students to determine cause of death in our unit on death investigation, but I have found them useful in other units as well! You can even print out a blank copy and have students fill it out over the course of an entire unit with mock crime scenes and data from labs.
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9th - 12th
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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
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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Traffic Stop Video Project for Law Enforcement (7-Step Violator Contact Method)
This video project has students perform the 7-step violator contact method of traffic stops and submit their video on Google Classroom to be evaluated. The Microsft Document has a rubric of exactly what the students will be evaluated on, an example of what to say for each step and an organizational table for student roles. I use this activity in groups of 3-4, with one student being the officer, one the driver, one student filming (phone or iPad) and then the last one being a passenger. Students
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10th - 12th
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CSI Lab Crime Scene Report
This is a great addition to any CSI-type labs where you are having the students investigate a "crime scene" and want them to work on the skills of observation. This document includes a checklist with spaces for notes for all areas of a crime scene, as well as pages for taking notes on suspect interviews, witness statements, and a page to sketch the crime scene.
Set them up in groups and give each one a print out of this file and have them keep it in an "investigation folder" to keep all their
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7th - 12th
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