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Forensics worksheets 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
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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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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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:Â 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:Â HUGE Forensic Science Bundle
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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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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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
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:Â Crime, Forensics and Psychology Bundle #1 (no prep/sub plans)
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:Â Criminal Podcast Listening Guides - 10 episode bundle
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:Â Crime, Forensics and Psychology Bundle #1 (no prep/sub plans)
Forensic Ballistics Test
Ballistics TestThis 35-question, Cornell-style test was made for a high school forensics class covering a unit on Ballistics.There are a variety of question types, including a vocabulary section with a word bank, short answer questions, long answer questions, and analysis of pictures.Some of the information includes asking students to identify parts of a gun & cartridge, determine distance of a shooter based on gunshot wounds, compare shell casings to identify a match, and determine the dist
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â HUGE Forensic Science Bundle
Crime and Psychology: The Mystery of The Black Dahlia Murder
This is an informational reading article about an unsolved murder mystery, known as The Black Dahlia murder, and how it has stumped investigators. 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 biography.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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Cellular Respiration and the Mighty Mitochondria Amoeba Sisters Video Sheet Quiz
Cellular Respiration and the Mighty Mitochondria Amoeba Sisters Video Sheet Quiz has 20 questions with the answer key. Great for students to do as homework, follow up, enrichment or guided learning. All question types and evenly spaced out.
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9th - 12th
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Forensic Factor: Lasting Impressions | Forensic Fingerprint Evidence
This Cornell style worksheet goes along with the forensics documentary show Forensic Factor: Lasting Evidence parts 1-3. Altogether, the three videos are between 40-45 minutes in length and their main topics are as follows:Part 1: Ear printsPart 2: Footprints, Shoe prints, FingerprintsPart 3: AFIS, Fingerprints, and Bite marks There is a separate, 11-question worksheet for each of the three videos. The first ten questions are lower order questions geared to keep students focused on the video
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â HUGE Forensic Science Bundle
Hair Analysis Web Quest
This web quest is aimed at introducing students to hair analysis in a forensic science setting. Topics included are the parts of hair, types of hair, how hair is analyzed, and the reliability of hair analysis.
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9th - 12th
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Hemophilia and the Fall of the Russian Monarchy- Cross-Curricula Station Lesson
In this station lesson, which takes my students 2 to 3 class periods to complete, students learn about the end of the Romanov dynasty from a scientific perspective. One of my favorite things about this lesson is the fact that it grabs the attention of my students who like history more than they like science, and that I often hear my students exclaim, "We just learned about this in Global!"This lesson consists of 6 stations. My students take between 10-15 minutes to complete each one. At station
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Bundle Introduction to Genetics Series
DNA Video Worksheet- Amoeba Sisters Structure of DNA
Video worksheet designed to fit nicely into a science interactive notebook. Worksheet contains two copies (reduce number of copies). Amoeba Sisters DNA structure video can be found for free on youtube.
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7th - 10th
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