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Middle school forensics project pdfs
Biome or Ecosystem Shoebox Project
Looking for an extension activity for your ecology unit? Do you need a hands-on way for students to extend their learning? If so, this Ecosystem Shadowbox Project is the perfect resource for you! With this resource, students will create a food web which represents all the biotic factors of their ecosystem as well as describing how physical and biological changes in the ecosystem will impact the populations. Who is this resource for?This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and par
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT
Crime Scene Investigation Mystery- Teaching the Scientific Method with Inquiry
Included in this lesson is a 9 day unit plan, instructions for all the experiments and activities, and packet for a crime scene investigation. You will receive a PDF download which includes the teacher notes/lessons plans as well as the student packets. This is a highly authentic and engaging unit- it's designed so that you are able to teach the scientific method using real world and inquiry based application. It's easy to follow, and amazingly fun. Sally Scarecrow has suffered a deadly hiccup a
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5th - 7th
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FORENSIC SCIENCE
{ Forensic Science Crime Scene Analysis Physical Science Stations Forensic Science Project }
Hook your students into science by investigating a crime scene and solving The Case of the Vandalized Wall.
Someone has vandalized the school wall and lots of evidence has been left at the scene. It appears the suspect walked through the mud leaving a trail of footprints and jumped a fence ripping their clothing. A piece of gum, a comb, a crumpled piece of paper and a tissue are all at the crime sce
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4th - 8th
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Innocence Project Poster and Gallery Walk Forensics Activity DIGITAL and PRINT
Perfect for Forensic Science, Criminal Justice Traditional In-Person or Digital Learning Platforms. In this activity, students will do research into cases of the Innocence Project and create a poster to share the cases. They will examine how faulty eyewitness testimony as well as other factors led to the wrongful imprisonment of innocent men and women. A Gallery Walk will be used to share posters and give students the opportunity to reflect on the cases. Working in a digital platform? No problem
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-1
Also included in: Eyewitness Testimony and Memory Activity Collection BUNDLE
Human Brain: Build-a-Brain Puzzle Activity
Forget the worksheet and get their hands busy building a brain. This is a great hands-on activity that supports tactile learners and give fidgetters something to do with in their hands. Easy prep and teacher guide walks you through the process. When assembled students puzzle is approximately 15 inch by 20 inch. CLICK here to SAVE 20% on this activity with our Brain-iac Bundle.Activity packet includes:Colored Full Set of of Lobes and Brain PartsBlack & White Set of Lobes to print on colored
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Human Brain: Brain-iac Fun Learning BUNDLE - Save 25%
The Cookie Jar Mystery: Classroom Forensics and Mock Trial Complete Set
Welcome to The Cookie Jar Mystery- An exciting adventure in the world of forensic science!(Please Note: This version of the Cookie Jar Mystery is geared for older students in grades 5-7 due to the pace and complexity of the activities. This set also has the mock trial built into the last module and slightly different lab activities and format versus the Cookie Jar Mystery for Grades 4-5.)The Cookie Jar Mystery is a fun, forensic science mini-course consisting of six separate modules designed to
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5th - 7th
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Create Your Own Counterfeit Bill Forensic Science Project Activity
This fun and engaging project allows students a creative outlet while learning about different aspects of American currency. This activity is the concluding activity in my Forgery Unit with my Forensic Science classes. It combines learning, knowledge and application of different Forgery elements learned throughout the unit. Resource includes:- PDF Student Instructions & Expectations paper with key of real bill- PDF Student Project Paper- EDITABLE Google Slides version of Instructions & E
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4th - 12th
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Fingerprint Science Lab
This is an investigation into fingerprint types and occurrences. It is a science and math lesson that involves the students classifying their own fingerprints and finding out the most common type of fingerprint. It takes anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the amount of background knowledge the students have. The students also have the opportunity to work with a buddy and as a class. This could be done as a science fair project!
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1st - 6th
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History of Forensics Logo Design Challenge Project and Gallery Walk
Forensics & Print and Go This Logo Design Challenge is a creative way to introduce or review historic developments in the field of forensic science without boring notes! This two part activity starts with a challenge to create a logo which represents someone who has made significant contribution to the world of forensic science. Students then need to justify why they designed their logo the way they did. Part 2 of the activity is a Gallery walk. The Product includes the documents you wil
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Introduction to Forensics Activity Collection
Crime In A Box
Students will create a mock crime scene using materials found around the house such as toys, barbies, etc. The scene will be inside of a shoebox in the same style as Lee's Nutshell Case Studies.
After writing a story based on their chosen crime scene, they will switch boxes and use their skills to document and process a classmates' project.
Includes prezis to present the information, planning sheets and rubrics.
Includes an editable word document.
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5th - 8th
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Forensic Science Design Briefs
This is a collection of content applications that address the most common science areas found in middle and high school settings. Each challenge is introduced with a context statement and a brief scenario that helps to set the stage for introducing the dilemma. The challenge invites the students to solve the problem while adhering to specific limitations and rules.While possible procedures are provided for all the design briefs, they should never be considered the only procedures. The rationale
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5th - 10th
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Forensic Career Research Project: Creating a job fair style poster
In this Forensic Career Research Project, your students with get an introduction to 16 different forensic careers. They will begin by selecting and researching 1 career to dive deep in to, but by the end of the gallery walk reflection, each student will have the full knowledge of all 16 careers. I typically give my students 4 class periods to complete the poster and 2 class periods to complete the gallery walk reflection. Everything included in this project:- PDF Research Project student paper-
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7th - 12th
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Physical Evidence Banner and Gallery Walk Project
Gallery Walks are a great alternative to boring scaffolded notes! Students will create a banner on various types of physical evidence highlighting how the evidence is used and cases in which the evidence cracked the case. After students fill out a graphic organizer while completing a gallery walk. Gallery Walks are a great alternative to boring scaffolded notes! Download includes:- Physical Evidence Banner Template (print on cardstock)-A Sample Physical Evidence Banner Filled out-Graphic Organi
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Science Sunday School Lesson: Science Bible Activity - Fingerprint Activities
Examine fingerprints and collect latent fingerprints during this easy, fun fingerprinting activity for kids. Students will also learn about their uniqueness as a son or daughter of God. Your students will love looking at patterns in fingerprints in this engaging, faith-based STEM lesson! Activities Include:Recording fingerprintsLooking for patterns in fingerprintsDusting for fingerprintsLifting latent fingerprints Affirm your students’ uniqueness as a wonderful creation! This object lesson show
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-2
Luminol: Forensic Science Blood Spatter Analysis (NO PREP Sub) Activities++
Shedding Light on Crime: The Science of Luminol in Forensic Investigations – NO Prep – Forensic Science Substitute Plans Looking for an exciting and engaging way to introduce your students to the world of forensic investigations? Look no further than Shedding Light on Crime: The Science of Luminol in Forensic Investigations. This comprehensive resource will give your students a deep understanding of the science behind forensic investigations. Through detailed lessons on chemical reactions, evide
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Physical Science Growing Bundle (Articles) – NO Prep – Substitute Plans
Forensic Scientist Research Project creating a digital poster
In this Forensic Scientist Research Project, your students with get an Introduction to Forensics and learn about the History of Forensics while using researching and presenting skills. Everything included in this project:- PDF Research Project completion check list- PDF Scientist information questions to guide research- PDF List of 21 scientists that contributed to Forensics (I cut these up, fold them, and have kids pull out of bucket to assign their person) Larger classes will need to double
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7th - 12th
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STEM Inquiry Lab - Unknown Solutions Investigation Lab (Forensic Science)
Inquiring minds want to know - What solution is in the test tube?This hands-on inquiry activity is designed to put the students in the driver's seat as the work to identify what liquid is in their test tubes. Student execute a lab experiment to cause a color change reaction and use their critical thinking skills to compare their observation with a chart to identify the solutions. The lab work using acid and base level reactions to a universal indicator. Great for Forensic UNKNOWN investigation
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Middle School Forensics: 8 Activity Bundle (Save 20%)
Careers in Forensics
This project will give students an opportunity to investigate variety of careers in the exciting world of forensic science and to share their findings. A sample presentation of "Forensic Anthropology" is included, as well as a grading rubric.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
STRANGE CONCOCTION - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This investigation presents an opportunity for students to develop a reasonable procedure for testing the effect unknown liquids have on an unknown semi-solid (slime). Students should be cautioned about making any assumptions about the materials with which they will work. It is also critical that they make and record accurate observations and d
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
SO, WHAT'S BUGGIN' YOU?
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries, specifically forensic entomology. It is anticipated that students will make and record accurate observations, draw reasonable inferences, and craft data supported conclusions. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this forensic investigation. It is for this reason that a variety of interpretations may be valid an
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
Forensic Entomology Hot Dog Cadaver Lab
If you're looking for a way to engage your students in hands-on learning without raising insects in your classroom, this lab is perfect for you! With this 10-day lab your students will interact with nature and will gain firsthand knowledge of data collection and entomological experience. Other than a quick setup and explanation, this lab is entirely student-centered and run, and will require very little guidance from the teacher. The concepts covered in the lab include oviposition, the life cycl
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8th - 12th
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Macromolecules Characteristics - Building Blocks of Life - Worksheet
Are you looking for a fun Macromolecule Characteristic Worksheet that includes a PowerPoint presentation, a flipbook with a black-and-white version, an assessment activity, vocabulary exercises, and Illustrations for you to use in your classroom? Well, I have just the thing, these Macromulecuke Characteristic worksheets are a great way to use in your Science-Biology classroom, to make sure you are helping students understand Macromolecules Characteristic awareness.Discover the fascinating world
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
I'M IMPRESSED - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science (in this case, specifically, tool marks) and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This challenge presents an opportunity for students to develop a reasonable procedure for creating and comparing tool impressions. It is anticipated that students will make and record accurate observations, draw reasonable inferences, and write data-supported conclusions. It should be noted that students
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
LIP SERVICE - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This challenge presents an opportunity for students to develop a reasonable procedure for creating and comparing lip prints. It is anticipated that students will make and record accurate observations, draw reasonable inferences, and write data-supported conclusions. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this fore
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
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