Halloween forensics laboratories

Scaffolded Math and Science

NGSS:

MS-ETS1-2

, MS-ETS1-4

, MS-ETS1-1

, MS-ETS1-3

DNA Crime Lab! Can you solve the case?

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Each group is given a long paper strip of DNA, a 3-page story of the missing necklace and directions on how to fingerprint and sequence their DNA. Scissors act as the restriction enzyme, cutting the DNA between every GGCC into varied length segments. As the segments are pasted into the corresponding rows on the sequencing board (imitating gel electrophoresis), the DNA fingerprint of each suspect will emerge. So, who stole the necklace? Be a crime stopper!With a focus on literacy and collabora

Subjects:

Biology, Critical Thinking, Forensics

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

CSI - Crime Scene Forensics Escape Room

Created by

Sarah's STEM stuff

Students use forensic evidence, teamwork, and critical thinking to solve this CSI Crime scene escape room. In the activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of forensic evidence (fingerprints, shoe prints, unknown powder, and pen samples) and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and prove their innocence by figuring out who really committed the crime. Great for a science class, forensics class, or just for fun!!**CLICK HERE for a t

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Forensics, Science

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Forensics Blood Typing Lab Investigation- Print & Digital

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Anatomy, Forensics, Science

Save yourself the hassle (and $) of ordering blood typing kits for your Forensics class! My no fail blood recipe and blood typing serum recipe uses household products to simulate those expensive kits.Challenge your students to solve the case by presenting them with blood samples from a crime scene along with blood samples from suspects and a victim. Your forensics class will follow the instructions presented in their PRINT and GO student data worksheet to solve the case! This lab is a FAVORITE i

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Basic Principles, Forensics, Science

Also included in: Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science

Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Activity

Created by

Classroom 214

Teach good observation and inference skills in this fun, easy to prep, inquiry science activity. Students use observation and inferences to solve the mystery of the broken pencils. Perfect for forensic and inquiry units, and the beginning of the school year.This is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses a common everyday classroom supply, pencils! In this inquiry lab activity students read a short newspaper article about a pencil thief who is sneaking into classrooms and breaking pencils. The

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-ETS1-3

Also included in: Science Inquiry and Process Skills Lab Activity Bundle

Biotechnology Mini-Unit: PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, and Restriction Enzymes

Created by

Science With Mrs Lau

This high school biology mini-unit is designed to be a basic introduction to three essential biotechnology tools: PCR, Restriction Enzymes, and gel electrophoresis. Great for teachers with no access to do biotech activities or labs in class! These three tools are so important in the biotech industry and they often come up in science news. I want my students to better understand what they are and the basics of how they work.Biotech equipment is expensive. Many schools, including ones I have w

Subjects:

Biology, Forensics

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Biology, Forensics, General Science

DNA Activity Modeling DNA Fingerprinting and Forensics Paper Lab

Created by

Flying Colors Science

So much fun! DNA fingerprinting & forensics simplified specifically for middle school! ⭐Get this activity at a big discount in our DNA & Chromosomes BUNDLE!In this activity, students will:Read a silly (not scary) murder mystery. The scene is set for students to figure out who killed Mr. Henry Lord Whippleton. There are two suspects... and one of their DNA fingerprints will match the DNA found at the crime scene! Get an introduction to DNA fingerprinting with a 1-page introduction a

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory

NGSS:

MS-LS3-1

, MS-LS3-2

Also included in: Chromosomes and DNA ACTIVITY BUNDLE for Middle School SAVE 30%

Biomolecule/ Macromolecule Murder Mystery Food Analysis Lab Activity PDF&Digital

Created by

Mrs A's Intriguing Science

This food analysis hands-on (or Google Slides) activity will get the kids up and moving around during this lab investigation. It will capture garner the attention of not only your kinesthetic or hands-on learners, but also your lower performing students and intentional non-learners (INLs) as they attempt to deduce who the suspect is that killed the victim. The experiment can provide an interesting source of discussion about each of the suspects, which can spark lively discussions over the macro

Subjects:

Biology, Forensics, General Science

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Chain of Custody and Evidence Collection: Forensics Investigation Activity

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Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science

Engage your Forensics students with The Case of Hester Higginbotham, a CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY AND EVIDENCE COLLECTION Lab Investigation Activity! Present your students with a mystery- Who killed Hester Higginbotham and where was the primary crime scene?From year to year, my Forensics students RAVE about this activity, as it allows them to search the school in search of evidence that will solve this case. This easy-to-set-up lab can be used from year after the initial prep, making it perfect for busy t

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

General Science, Halloween, Science

Also included in: Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science

States of Matter - Science Experiment Activity - Slime Lab - Scientific Method

Created by

Creative Classroom Core

Halloween Science Activity - This spooky science lab helps students practice the scientific method with an experiment on polymers, the states of matter, and Monster Slime. This Halloween activity includes student lab book and full instructions, reading passages, and graphic organizers. It can be done as a class or individually.In this spooky experiment, students will apply the scientific method to create their own Monster Slime. The slime can be placed in small jars to take home after the exper

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Graphic Organizers

Also included in: Halloween Activity Bundle - Slime Science Lab - Creepy Carrots - Writing Project

Pig Autopsy: Fetal Pig Dissection Lab (CSI Style)

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Don't settle for the traditional Pig Dissection lab - get your Forensics , Biology or Anatomy students ENGAGED with this C.S.I. take on the traditional pig dissection lab. Your students will take on the role of a Forensic Pathologist to determine the cause of death for their fetal pig. Everything is included for this 5-8 day lab investigation. My students say it's their most memorable high school lab and I know that your students will find it equally as exciting!Here's What's Included:⭐EDITABLE

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Biology Zoology Forensic Science

Also included in: Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science

Forensic Science: Fingerprint Patterns Lab Activity

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A great lab for any Forensic Science class studying fingerprints! Students learn to take fingerprints, identify fingerprint patterns, and collect class data to compare with national averages. It also helps students practice graphing. Includes: • 2-page student worksheet • Excel document to help figure out class averages • 1-page Intro to Fingerprint Patterns Handout to help students identify prints • 1-page Fingerprint Practice Sheet with tips on how to get a good print • 1-page Collecting Ink

Subjects:

Forensics, Graphing

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Critical Thinking, Forensics

Also included in: Forensic Science Fingerprints Unit Bundle

CSI Forensics 2 Escape Room

Created by

Sarah's STEM stuff

In this hands on escape room activity, students solve a forensic mystery using science, teamwork, and critical thinking. In the crime scene activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of evidence and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and determine which suspect is guilty.This activity can be done all at once in the format of an escape room to try to “beat the clock” – about 45 minutes to complete or it can be broken up into differ

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science

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Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science

Great lab experiences are the key to a successful Science course. Engage your Forensics students with these 10 "must-do" forensics labs. These labs were voted by my Forensic Science students as their "favorites" for the year.These labs are PERFECT for teachers on a budget and for new Forensics teachers that need ideas for starting a new course.Be sure to preview each individual lab below to get an idea of the resources that you will be receiving.Each of these labs are sold separately in my TpT s

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Sheep Brain Dissection Lab: Structures & Functions of the Central Nervous System

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This brain dissection lab and worksheets are a great no-prep activity for Biology and Anatomy students to learn about the external and internal structures of the brain. Just add brains! Dissection instructions, student lab worksheets, diagrams, and a crossword for assessment are all included.*Digital student pages are now included for easy use in 1:1 classrooms or during distance learning. A dissection video demonstration is also included.Terms addressed: cerebrum, frontal lobe, parietal lobe

Subjects:

Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Halloween, Science, Social Studies - History

Also included in: Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab Activity Bundle: Stations, Dissections, Models

Ancient Egypt Mummy STEM challenge

Created by

Sarah's STEM stuff

Get your students engaged in mummification while studying Ancient Egypt. Students make their own mummy in this hands on activity that brings together science and history. Students investigate what type of salt works best to preserve mummies. This is a great way to learn about Ancient Egyptian culture. In the first part, students test different salt solutions to see which works the best to preserve apple slices. They also read about the science of mummification to understand what is happenin

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Cardiovascular System Lab Activity: Sheep Heart Dissection

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This dissection lab is a great no-prep activity for Biology and Anatomy students to learn about anatomy and physiology of the human heart. Dissection instructions, student lab worksheets, and diagrams, and a quiz are all included. Teaching virtually? All student pages come in digital form for Google Classroom(TM) or any other online platforms that use Google Slides.*Please note: This lab is included in my Circulatory System Unit and my Full Anatomy Curriculum.Terms addressed: auricles, inter

Subjects:

Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

NGSS:

HS-LS1-2

Also included in: Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab Activity Bundle: Stations, Dissections, Models

Five Senses Lesson Inquiry Lab Activity - Senses Stations for High School

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This 9-station student-directed lab is a great low-prep activity for Anatomy or upper-level Biology students to learn about the anatomy and physiology of the senses including hearing, vision, touch, balance, taste, and smell. Student instructions, lab worksheets, and diagrams are all included.*Student worksheets are now also included in digital format for use in Google Classroom or any other online platforms that use Google Slides.Senses and terms addressed:Touch- Two-point discrimination, free

Subjects:

Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Biology, Forensics, Science

NGSS:

HS-LS1-2

Also included in: Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab Activity Bundle: Stations, Dissections, Models

Human Blood Typing Lab - No PREP Virtual Lesson with BONUS Editable Quiz

Created by

2 STEM girls

Don't have the chemicals or equipment to do a blood typing lab? Teaching students through distance learning? Try this NO PREP resource that your students will love and learn from. In this activity, students visualize how agglutination occurs in blood typing tests by working on various interactive pre-lab questions in Google Slides. Students are then introduced to a crime and two suspects. The objective in this lab is to have students determine the blood types from blood samples taken from the su

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Autumn, General Science, Halloween

Fall Halloween Science: Dissolve Candy Corn w/ the Scientific Method- DIGITAL!

Created by

Scienceisfun

Have a little science fun in October for Halloween!Use the Scientific Method to conduct 3 experiments:1st- Observe what happens when you add a candy corn to vinegar2nd- How does water temperature affect the dissolving rate of a candy corn.3rd- How does the type of liquid affect the dissolving rate of candy corn (water, Oil, alcohol)The first experiment (with the different temperature waters) is now available digitally for your remote/ distance learners! All they need is some cups, candy corn, a

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Centers

Also included in: HOLIDAY SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS BUNDLE: 30 Inquiry & STEM lessons for all seasons!

Dancing Worms {a candy science investigation}

Created by

Literacy and Lattes

Looking for an engaging science investigation that gives kiddos the opportunity to practice using the scientific method with a super cool result? Look no further! Your class will love making their gummy worms dance with this easy to follow experiment! In this investigation students will: → Make a hypothesis. → Follow simple procedures to conduct an experiment. → Document results. → Write and draw to summarize experiment results. This product also includes: → a full page version of the exper

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Halloween, Science

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Centers

Also included in: Candy Science: A Growing Bundle of Science Experiments

Blood Alcohol Content Calculation Lab | Forensic Toxicology

Created by

MK Science Lab

This forensic toxicology lab, Who Was Drunk?, has students determine the blood alcohol content (BAC) of 4 different teenagers who were involved in a car wreck. Students use dice to create the characteristics needed (body size, sex, drink type, number of drinks) to complete their calculations. Then, students will calculate the BAC of each teenager, the effects the BAC has on their bodies, and read about additional information that may contribute to the teenager's BAC levels. The lab has 3 section

Subjects:

Forensics, Health, Science

Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory

Also included in: Forensic Toxicology Drug Analysis and Blood Alcohol Content Bundle

Anatomy and Physiology Lab - Introduction to Dissection with Pickle Autopsy

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This fun and engaging lab activity is the perfect addition to your Intro to Anatomy unit! Using specimens like pickles or bananas, students learn about dissection techniques, body planes, and anatomical terminology. This is a favorite lab in any high school Biology or Anatomy classroom!Teacher instructions and student pages are provided.PLEASE NOTE: This resource is part of my Intro to Anatomy & Physiology Unit and my Full Anatomy & Physiology Curriculum.Students will practice using:bo

Subjects:

Grades:

10th - 12th

Types: