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Forensics independent works 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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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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Crash! Using Percent Composition to Solve a Criminal Investigation
Your students will love this activity! Stoichiometry, chemical formulas, empirical formulas, and percent composition will soon be your students favorite topics after they complete this lesson.
The purpose of this lab is to help students understand how percent composition data can be used to solve criminal investigations. This particular case involves a murder on a plane shortly before the plane ends up crashing. Students must correctly identify the murderer, the murder victim, and the crim
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7th - 12th
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Investigation: Estimate Height from the Length of Bones (Key)
Students measure their femur, ulna, and tibia and use a formula to estimate their heights and compare to actual values. The worksheet is available for free at https://www.biologycorner.com/2018/10/05/estimate-a-persons-height/Key includes answers to questions regarding found bones at a construction site where students used the formula to estimate heights and draw inferences about the number of bodies at the location.
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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: Crime and Forensics: Serial Killer Bundle
Crime and Forensics - 4th Amendment: If Google can have your data, can police?
An informational text article about the 4th Amendment and an individual's right to privacy in the digital age. Also included is information about retrieving information from crime scenes. The information is from aetv.com, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in, sub plan or discussion starter! MS Word doc for easy editing.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Crime, Forensics and Psychology Bundle #1 (no prep/sub plans)
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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JonBenet Ramsey Documentary Viewing Guide - Forensics
This document is a graphic organizer to be use while showing a documentary on the JonBenet Ramsey murder case. I used the 20/20 special in my Forensic Science class, but this worksheet is generic and there are several options for the choice of media. While this organizer can technically be used for any crime video, as it asks for a list of suspects and supporting evidence, it also asks for mistakes made throughout the investigation, which were plentiful in that particular case.As an editable w
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8th - 12th
Also included in: HUGE Forensic Science Bundle
Forensic Science 101 - Questioned Documents (Article and Assignment / Sub)
Forensic Informational Reading Article : Questioned Documents (Handwriting Analysis)This assignment is perfect for class work and discussion, homework, or extra credit.The assignment is a 2-page article that highlights the specifics surrounding the forensic science field of working with handwriting and various documents.There is a 2-page question sheet to accompany the article.The article and questions are provided as MS-Word documents so you can modify as needed to fit the needs of your student
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10th - 12th
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Crime and Forensics: Serial Killer Bundle
This bundle contains 33 articles and 1 activity for your forensics classes. Articles include information about how different forensic investigators work, their methods, and crimes they have solved. Each article is a great discussion starter, research article, sub plan, or homework activity.To make these assignment even more engaging, I have included my assignment "Author's Purpose".Please be aware that the subject matter in these articles is disturbing, and is not for younger students. Please re
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9th - 12th
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16 Unit Google Forms Tests Bundle for Criminal Investigations for Entire Year
The bundle includes 16 unit tests for Criminal Investigations on Google Forms plus finals for both semesters. It includes both regular and modified tests (less answer choices) for Special Ed/504 students for a total of 32 tests. Note, only the teacher can see the test is modified and appears exactly the same as the regular test to students.The Google Forms have differing number of questions (10/20/25), but all add up to 100 points on each quiz/test, with some having pictures. The tests can be as
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10th - 12th
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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: Forensics: History & Observation Skills Full Bundle
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, Forensics and Psychology Bundle #2 (no prep/sub plans)
This bundle contains 23 articles and 1 activity for your forensics classes. Articles include information about how different forensic investigators work, their methods, and crimes they have solved. Each article is a great discussion starter, research article, or homework activity.To make these assignments even more engaging, I have included my assignment "Author's Purpose".Please be aware that the subject matter in these articles is disturbing and is not for younger students. Please read, and if
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9th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - The World's Oldest Cold Case? The Murder of Otzi the Iceman
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about the history of "The World's Oldest Cold Case", the murder of Otzi the Iceman, and how forensic scientists figured out details of this murder from 5000 years ago. A great activity for studying ancient civilizations, forensics, a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site.
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7th - 12th
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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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Crime and Forensics - How to not mess up a crime scene (no prep/sub plans)
An informational text article about crime scene investigations and processing. Please be aware that the subject matter in this article 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 aetv.com, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in, or discussion starter! MS Word doc for easy editing.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Crime, Forensics and Psychology Bundle #1 (no prep/sub plans)
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
This Day in History - February 7: Forensic fibers solve a crime (no prep/sub)
This is an informational reading article about the first time that forensic analysis of fibers solved a crime. This is a perfect assignment to use as a "Bell Ringer" or "5 Minute Reading/Writing" type of activity. It also works well as a substitute teaching assignment or extra credit. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Crime, Forensics and Psychology Bundle #1 (no prep/sub plans)
"Criminal Minds: Lessons Learned" movie guide
This is a 7 question study guide for the episode "Lessons Learned" from the tv show Criminal Minds. I use this as an example of rapport based interrogation methods, and it also works well with discussions about the ethics of torture, as well as profiling techniques.
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9th - 12th
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Criminal Podcast Listening Guide with Answers- Ep 135: 527 Lime Street
This listening guide (questions with answers, along with discussion questions) in an editable .docx format goes along with an episode of Criminal, my favorite true crime podcast. Listen to the episode titled 527 Lime Street HERE. GREAT FOR REMOTE AND HYBRID CLASSROOMS!!!Episode 135: 527 Lime Street- Just before midnight on October 15, 1990, police arrived at 527 Lime Street in Jacksonville, Florida to find the small wood-frame house on fire. A man named Gerald Lewis was standing in the front yar
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Criminal Podcast Listening Guides - 10 episode bundle
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