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Elementary forensics laboratories for Google Apps
Fall Halloween Science Observation and Inference Lab Activity Middle School
An exciting Halloween themed mini-inquiry science lab! Teach and reinforce observation and inference skills in this fun easy to prep activity. Your students will love solving the mystery of the candy corn catastrophe! Perfect for forensic units, inquiry units, and the fall season.ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONThis is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses candy corn! In this inquiry lab activity students read a short newspaper article about a candy corn criminal who is sneaking around town destroying
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-3
Digital Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Holiday Activity
An exciting Christmas themed mini-inquiry science lab! Teach and reinforce good observation and inference skills in this fun easy to prep activity. Your students will love solving the mystery of the candy cane crime! Perfect for forensic units, inquiry units, and the holiday season.***This version is DIGITAL ONLY.***Click here for print and digital bundle.ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONThis is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses candy canes! In this inquiry lab activity students read a short n
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Christmas Science Inquiry Activity for Middle School
Animal Skull Identification Lab - Live and Virtual Google Apps Lesson Options
Animal Skull Identification Lab for MammalsWhether you are planning to run an animal skull hands-on lab OR you are looking for an enrichment activity to build deductive reasoning skills, our Animal Skull Identification Lab packet provides you with all the information you need for a no- to low-prep time learning activity. The Animal Skull Identification Lab is now available as a:PDF file to be used in-class as part of your live teaching lessonGoogle Slides document to be assigned through your lea
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5th - 12th
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Dollar Bill Analysis Exploratory Lab Activity (Counterfeit Unit)
This introductory lab kicks off our Counterfeit Unit by putting enlarged replicas of real dollar bills in students hands and letting them analyze and explore all the facets that go into money that the average person overlooks. Students will explore the $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 enlarged replica bills and document various things about each.For lab, I print enlarged bills double sided and laminate for longevity. Students analyze bills in lab groups to collaborate and share materials. There i
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4th - 12th
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It's a Bloody Mystery
A quick and easy prep lab to do for Halloween or anytime. Use the Scientific Method to find out who is responsible for the vampire attacks on the students at your school.This comes as a digital assignment with Google Slides or you can print the Google Doc for them to record on. Either way you can still use the Google Slides for instructional purposes.For this lab each group will need:Lab CoatsLab Goggles"Vile of Blood” Eyedropper2 meter sticksPaperRuler(For the blood, I just mix corn syrup, wate
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4th - 8th
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Predator vs Prey WebQuest and Virtual Inquiry Lab
Introduce your students to forensic analysis and help them understand what scientists and biologists are really looking for when they classify predators and prey! This WebQuest was developed through collaboration between the Slow Cheetah Skeletons museum Director of Education and me, an upper elementary teacher. This WebQuest will allow your students to observe real-life animal skulls and identify the key features that help the animal survive. Students will stay engaged while working on cross cu
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS1-4
, 3-LS4-2
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Separating Mixtures-Catnapper Ink Chromatography Lab
Students use ink chromatography techniques to solve the Catnapper Case File Mystery, "Who Took my cat?" Students investigate a note left by potential suspects that live in the neighborhood and examine the evidence, the three pens found in the suspects' homes. Students learn how forensic scientists use ink chromatography to solve crimes, while also applying scientific terms such as solvent and solute. Can your students help solve the case?Materials needed: filter paper, rulers, 3 different wa
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Crime Scene Lab Investigation
This lab covers a wide variety of topics but mainly focuses on the Scientific Method and Inquiry process. Students will learn about the Scientific Method and Science Inquiry by delving into a fun and engaging lab. This lab includes all printable resources for the labs and how to acquire other needed resources. Students will all talk about this lab for years to come! Included Elements:1) Day by Day pacing Guide2) Crime Scene Answer3) All paper evidence4) A Lesson plan template of the Lab (with st
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
DNA Extraction Lab
Get your learners to explore the world of DNA! This is a great way to engage your students prior to jumping into the Molecular biology unit. A must for your teacher toolbox!
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
, HS-LS1-2
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