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Back to School forensics laboratories
Back to School STEM Activities with Fred the Worm
Back to School STEM is a perfect way to build community through team building! These four STEM activities are based around Fred the Worm and his misadventures. Students must help Fred out of some tricky situations as he travels around the United States.Included**Teacher Instructions: objective, materials, background info, tired+ true helpful hints.**Materials List**Pictures**Fred's backstory**journal cover sheet**four STEM recording sheetsSTEM ActivitiesSave Fred: Students work together to put
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Back to School Activity Bundle
Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Skittles Graphing Science Experiment
These skittles labs are a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method.Lab contents:1. Skittle Colors Lab:A. Question: Which color skittle is most common in a package of skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data TablesE. GraphingF. Post-Lab Questions2. Skittles Mass and Amount LabA. Question: How accurate are Skittles packages to one another in terms of mass and total number of Skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data and AnalysisE
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4th - 9th
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Microscope CSI Forensics Lab
Whodunnit? This immersive mascot mystery requires a few microscopes and a scientific eye as students view various residues while they act like detectives and try to determine who the culprit is! This lab is easy to implement using household items such as garlic powder, salt, baby powder, sugar, sand and flour. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY LESSON:• 14 NON-EDITABLE PDF handouts with student and teacher directions• Accompanying PowerPoint• Answer keySTUDENTS WILL:• Examine various residues unde
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5th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
DNA Crime Lab! Can you solve the case?
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
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7th - 10th
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Forensics Blood Typing Lab Investigation- Print & Digital
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
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science
CSI - Crime Scene Forensics Escape Room
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
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5th - 7th
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Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Activity
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
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4th - 8th
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MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Science Inquiry and Process Skills Lab Activity Bundle
Kindergarten + 1st Grade Science Activities & Experiments | Summer + End of Year
Science Day is great for busy kindergarten and first grade teachers who need a fun and easy way to incorporate science and STEM each week ALL YEAR LONG. There are 32 activities for students to explore, observe, investigate, experiment, and design! Ready for a lab a week ALL YEAR LONG?Ready to Use32 activities with directions and photosRecording sheet optionsPacing suggestionsSkill and content listsRecording SheetsBecause students' readiness levels may vary, there are recording sheet options for
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K - 2nd
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Biotechnology Mini-Unit: PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, and Restriction Enzymes
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
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9th - 12th
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Scientific Method {Sweet Skittles Lab}
Scientific Method Sweet Skittles Lab. This fun and engaging lab includes a write-up, experiment, and graphing. Perfect for introducing secondary students to the scientific method. Just add Skittles- your students will be saying, "Sweet Skittles!" for sure!
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6th - 10th
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Science Tools and Measurement Activities Bundle for Back to School 4th 5th Grade
If you want choices for your first science unit, this is the science bundle for you.Over 10,000 teachers have started their year with iLearn Science and iLearn Science Jr., comprehensive units introducing investigations, tools, and measurement.Add these task cards, mini-charts, observation stations, and lockbox challenge resources to help you plan a high-quality, exciting unit!What's included?1. iLearn Science (designed for 4th & 5th)This file includes:• 57 slide PowerPoint with information
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4th - 6th
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Science Lab Safety Rules Unit - Lab Safety Activity, Contract, Quiz, PowerPoint
This bundle on laboratory safety can be used in any science class for grades 6 and up. This bundle has it all: Safety rules powerpoint with notes for teacher and students, lab activity, lab safety contract, quiz, medical emergency form, and pre lab preparation worksheet.As science teachers, it is our responsibility to bring science to life for our students by exposing them to as much lab work and experimentation as possible. However, it is essential that we maintain a safe environment by enfo
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Pig Autopsy: Fetal Pig Dissection Lab (CSI Style)
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
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science
CSI Forensics 2 Escape Room
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
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4th - 8th
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DNA Activity Modeling DNA Fingerprinting and Forensics Paper Lab
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
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Chromosomes and DNA ACTIVITY BUNDLE for Middle School SAVE 30%
Back to School Science Tools, Measurement | 2nd 3rd Grade iLearn Science Jr.
iLearn Science Jr. will help you kick off your year of science fun! Since the original for older students was so popular, I decided to create a version for 2nd and 3rd grade students.A suggested teaching schedule breaks the resource into 17 days of activities. You'll be set for several weeks of science!This file includes:• 38 slide PowerPoint with information about safety and tools• Safety activity• Ten tools practice activities (8 hands-on, 2 based on discussion and notebooking)• Fun investi
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2nd - 3rd
Biomolecule/ Macromolecule Murder Mystery Food Analysis Lab Activity PDF&Digital
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
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8th - 12th
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Save Fred Activity - Back to School / Team Building STEM Challenge
Save Fred Activity - Back to School / Team Building STEM ChallengeThis NGSS-aligned STEM challenge is a great team building activity that requires students to collaborate in small groups while problem solving through their attempts to save Fred the worm. Contents include:Challenge Poster/Background StoryMaterials & Instructions GuideRules PosterProcedural Writing OrganizersReflection Questions (2 pages)
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2nd - 6th
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MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Cardiovascular System Lab Activity: Sheep Heart Dissection
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
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10th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-2
Science Lab Safety First Day of School Activity {SCRAMBLED EYES}
Make sure your students never forget lab rules about eye safety and goggles! Back to school science doesn't have to be boring, and science lab safety procedures have never been so fun. Perfect activity and demo for the first day of school in upper elementary, middle school and high school. I use this with my 5th and 6th graders, but it would definitely work for older students. Your students will LOVE this.>>> Includes a DIGITAL sheet for remote learners watching a teacher demo <<&
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5th - 8th
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Blood Alcohol Content Calculation Lab | Forensic Toxicology
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
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensic Toxicology Drug Analysis and Blood Alcohol Content Bundle
Sheep Brain Dissection Lab: Structures & Functions of the Central Nervous System
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
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10th - 12th
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Saving Sam: Inquiry Science Teamwork Lab
"Saving Sam" is a fun, simple lab that will get your students to start "thinking like scientists". Students are given a job: save Sam the worm. To find a solution, students will have to work together and communicate. This activity requires less than 5 minutes of teacher set-up and minimal materials (a cup, a round gummy candy, and a gummy worm for each pair of students).
This packet includes a teacher guide, including pictures of the activity, and leveled directions and worksheets. It includes
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6th - 12th
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Forensic Science: Fingerprint Patterns Lab Activity
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.
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• 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
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensic Science Fingerprints Unit Bundle
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