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Free middle school forensics internet activities
Inference Murder Mystery
This is a murder mystery slideshow that takes an activity I usually do physically and puts it in a digital format. This is usually used after a student has already learned about inferences, and is then trying to make their own inferences about who killed the man, why he was killed, and how. There are three different areas the students need to explore, including the crime scene, with close up shots on the scene, interviews with the suspects (including audio versions to listen to), and items fou
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7th - 9th
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FREE Forensic Science Fiber Virtual Lab SAMPLE DIGITAL RESOURCE
FORENSICS & DISTANCE LEARNING: This Virtual Lab is PART 1 of a 3 PART SERIES on Investigating Fibers. Elevate your students experience with a virtual lab that will have students thinking and engaged. Students will explore the collection of trace evidence and create their own paper bindle following step by step instructions. The virtual lab uses a combination of You Tube guided labs and a DIY tutorial for students to safely investigate fibers. This SAMPLE LAB is already digital and ready t
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
St. Valentine's Day Massacre Case Study
This 12 question worksheets is to be used with the site: https://stvalentinemassacre.org/setting-the-stage/#full to dive into the history of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. This is a perfect Valentine's Day activity for a Forensic Science class or just to use for a forensics ballistics unit as an extra case study. It could also be used in a history class to study the event.
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7th - 12th
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FREE Distance Learning 2 week Forensic DNA Packet
This packet is 10 days worth of Independent Distance Learning Activities and Instruction studying DNA and Forensic Science. Students use an Open Education Resource to work through modules, take notes, create case studies, and develop a portfolio. The website is free for anyone to use, I simply created a guide to alleviate confusion and keep students accountable while working through the modules. Students will take pictures of their work and email it to you as well as have on line discussions o
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Interactive Karyotype Activity for Google Slides™
This is an interactive karyotype activity for Google Slides™. A great resource for your students to use through Google Classroom™. This free resource includes a karyotype activity which contains 46 chromosomes that can be dragged and dropped into their respective places. A brief description explaining the basic concepts of a karyotype is also provided which makes this a wonderful self guided activity for students learning from home. If you enjoy this activity then please feel to support my e
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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DNA in Current Events Project
Using this project, students will find articles that not only interest them but that also relate to classroom content during a DNA and Protein Synthesis Unit. I usually prompt students to use this as an opportunity to find articles that cover something that they are passionate about or curious about. For example, I've had students find articles about biotechnology ethics when it comes to finding and sequencing DNA of crime suspects left at places such as restaurants without a search warrant. I'v
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8th - 11th
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Discovery of DNA Video Worksheet
This is a worksheet that allows students to follow along with the HHMI Biointeractive video "The DNA Double Helix Discovery." Students make a prediction, match the scientists to their contribution and calculate how long it's been since the DNA structure was discovered. It is a great way to engage students in video. #worksheet #videoworksheet #Biology #discoveryofDNA #Watsonandcrick
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7th - 12th
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Drug Dosage Gizmo
Drug Dosage GizmoA drug prescription must be carefully planned to maximize benefit while avoiding an overdose. In this Gizmo, you can give a patient one or more pills and monitor the levels of medication in the body through time. Based on the reaction of the patient, determine the ideal levels of medication. Create a dosage schedule so these levels are maintained through time. Four types of pills, each with a different release pattern and target organ, are available for use.
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8th - 12th
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A Bad Reaction - Balancing equations in the name of the law
There was an unexplained explosion in the lab of a college chemistry professor. The professor was severely injured. The legendary detective Ferrum takes her team to the crime scene on a mission to find out how this could have happened.
To play this game interactively online go to:
http://www.to-be-education.com/games/game.aspx?gameID=1193
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7th - 8th
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Superstition and Science
In the Nova's series Secrets of the Dead: The Witches Curse, researchers ask why have people been accused of and persecuted because others believed they were possessed by something supernatural? From the ancient world, to Salem and even in recent times this belief persists. The deeper question however, is why did and do people feel compelled to act on their beliefs, once they have decided one is indeed a witch. This is a deceptively simple thinking guide for students to to take notes on while w
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7th - 12th
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DNA Internet Research
Basic DNA internet research targeted toward differentiation in high school or introducutroy research in middle school. Questions such as:1. How many strands make up a DNA double helix?2. How do cells make accurate copies of DNA?3. What prompts a cell to duplicate their DNA?What is a purine? Draw one in the space below.4. What is a "codon"? etc.Give your students a chance to discover the basics of DNA while utilizing proper computer and internet behavior.
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5th - 10th
BOTANY MYSTERY #41: CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY TREE? W/ANS. KEY
Students research clues to identify this beautiful mystery tree. An answer key is provided.
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5th - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
Watson, Crick, Mendel Oh My! What About The Other Guys?
The main goal of this activity is to acquaint the students with the idea that many people have contributed to our understanding of heredity and the DNA molecule. Students will take the lead in teaching each other about the many researchers that have contributed to our understanding of DNA. Students will choose/or be assigned a DNA researcher from the list. In 50 minutes time they will produce a 5 to 6 slide presentation on the given researcher. They will then display their presentations so that
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8th - 12th
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