Middle school End of Year forensics simulations

Back to School, End of Year, Geography

Also included in: Back to School Bundle: Engaging Activities for English Language Arts Grades 6-12

Desert Island Team Building, Cooperative Learning Challenge

Created by

Lindsay Macdonald

Your students will love this game! They are required to work together in teams and make important decisions to help them survive on and escape from a Desert Island.Perfect for developing Critical Thinking, Cooperative Learning and Team Building.Students earn points based on the decisions they make and one team will leave the island as the victors. This resources comes with a comprehensive teacher guide, a full lesson on PowerPoint and an island map. You don't need to do a thing!!This would be g

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Simulations

DNA Fingerprinting Simulated Crime Scene Activity Distance Learning

Created by

Sunrise Science

This DNA Fingerprinting Simulated Crime Scene Activity is a great way to begin your unit on the structure, function and processes of DNA in order to elicit student interest in learning about the DNA molecule! I introduce this crime scene situation on the first day of studying DNA then do a series of lessons on DNA structure and replication, all while the crime scene is set up in the classroom to keep my students engaged. The last day of the week, we do this fingerprinting activity to determine t

Subjects:

Biology, Forensics, Science

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Simulations, Lesson

NGSS:

HS-LS1-1

Fiber Analysis Virtual Forensics Lab -- Burn Tests & Color Stain Comparisons!

Created by

2 STEM girls

This activity is ready for distance learning! This is a NO PREP LESSON designed for students to complete a virtual fiber examination lab. Students are tasked with identifying the source of 2 unknown fibers found at a crime scene. This is a 3-part virtual lab that begins with students making observations on 7 common fiber burn tests. In part 1 of the lab, students observe 2 unknown fabric burn tests and use a dichotomous key to identify the type of fiber the unknowns are made of. In part 2 of

Subjects:

Forensics, Science

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Laboratory, Simulations

Escape Room - Students Create Their Own

Created by

Using Your Smarticles

Students create their OWN themed escape room in this terrific editable Google Slide product.....and NO LOCKS ARE NEEDED!!!!! This is a print and go Escape Room concept for ANY content area.Have students edit the template to include a theme, a mystery letter and 5 different puzzles/riddles that lead to a solution for the ESCAPE!!! When finished, students print and exchange their escape challenges for an engaging classroom ADVENTURE!! Every step is guided with video tutorials (if needed) to help

Subjects:

End of Year, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

3rd - 10th

Types:

Critical Thinking, Forensics, Gifted and Talented

Gifted Crime Scene Investigation Activity The Case of the Missing Cash

Created by

KJS Creative Curriculum

This highly engaging crime scene investigation activity will have your students using their critical thinking skills as they critically read and analyze witness testimonies, view and evaluate evidence, and draw inferences to determine the motive and identity of the person guilty of robbing a bank. Higher-level thinking skills will be practiced while investigating the crime scene, as students form a hypothesis about who committed the crime, establish a motive, and then justify their hypothesis b

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Simulations

Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Curriculum Middle School Lesson Plans

Created by

End of Year, Forensics, Science

Looking for fun end of year activities, middle school teacher? Students LOVE the intrigue of Forensic Science CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION! This 4-pack of Forensic Science Lesson Plans is the perfect addition to your curriculum, created for upper elementary and middle school students. They will love these not-scary mock crime scene activities! These CSI activities are easy to set up with common materials you can easily find at your local grocery store. Tested and approved by my students - these are

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Mr and Mrs Social Studies

NGSS:

MS-LS1-7

, 5-PS1-3

, 5-PS1-4

, 5-PS1-2

, MS-PS1-2

Summer Break Simulation | Last Day of School Activity

Created by

This no-prep, game-based Summer Camp Simulation will be a fun activity for the last day of school! In this last day of school activity with printable and digital options, students will participate in a game-based simulation in which they attend a summer camp with many different activities, events, and social opportunities!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need

Subjects:

End of Year, For All Subjects, Summer

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Forensic Files - The Evidence Never Lies

Also included in: Seasonal Activities and Printables for Teachers | Fall Winter Spring Summer

Unsolved Crimes:Complete Series of 4 Cases

Created by

The Unsolved Crimes Series consists of the following cases: Deathboat, Slime 9, Curse of the Mummy, and Alien Invasion. Case Overviews: Slime 9: Professor Tarling developed Slime 9 as a means to protect his country from its neighboring enemies – a weapon of peace. Yet it could just as easily be used as a weapon of war – if it fell into the wrong hands. When Tarling ends up dead questions arise as to how he died and who was involved. Deathboat: When multimillion dollar lottery winner, Waverl

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Forensics, Reading

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

Forensic DNA Fingerprinting Webquest

Created by

Schilly Science

PRODUCT UPDATED 11/2/18"A perfect combination of interactive technology and reinforcement of key concepts."Bring your forensic science classroom to life with this interactive webquest!This Cornell-style webquest consists of 43 teacher made questions that go along with a variety of websites on DNA, including simulations on extracting DNA and running a gel electrophoresis with questions that go with each. My students absolutely loved learning all of the steps of running their very own gel electr

Subjects:

Biology, Forensics, Science

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Simulations

Also included in: HUGE Forensic Science Bundle

Forensic Science: Deductive Reasoning

Created by

Heather's Online Classroom

Once a crime has been committed, police investigators collect and evaluate all evidence from the scene of the crime. Once a large portion of information has been collected, investigators sit down and put the pieces of the puzzle together. They use a process known as deductive reasoning. In this activity, students will use deductive reasoning to interpret the evidence and determine who committed the crime.Get TPT credit to use on future purchases:I always value feedback and as you may know teach

Subjects:

Forensics, Other (Science), Science

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Simulations

Virtual Field Trips: 25 engaging trips that make fun end of year activities

Created by

Engaging Lessons by Frank

This document contains 25 links (with descriptions about each link) to free virtual field trips. You click on the link and are taken to a sight that has both information and media--such as a virtual tour of a museum or a live feed of a webcam or a 3d manipulative view, etc.

Subjects:

End of Year, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

K - 12th

Types:

End of Year, Science, Social Studies - History

End of Year Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)

Created by

Michelle McDonald

With a school year that experienced some turbulence, you can still make a smooth landing with these 4 engaging and interactive virtual field trips! Virtual field trips are a great way to infuse technology, spark curiosity, and bring learning to life! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will stay engaged with these enrichment activities until the last school bell.This Bundle Includes:1. Pirate Ships Virtual Field Trip2. NAS

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Kelly's Math Slides and More

CCSS:

RI.6.7

, RH.6-8.4

, RH.6-8.7

End of the Year - 7th Grade Math Review Project - PBL - Summer Olympics-Themed

Created by

VIDEO HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT Summer Olympics Fun! Looking for a great end of the year review of 7th Grade Math? - This Digital Thematic Unit on the Summer Olympics covers eight different 7th grade math standards and incorporates Language Arts, Geography, and Internet Research. Great for a review, end-of-the-year project, or as an 7th grade beginning of the year assessment.Students choose their Olympic Sport, solve math problems, travel to cities all over the globe, keep a journal, fill in a

Subjects:

Back to School, End of Year, Math

Grades:

7th

Types:

Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Simulations

CCSS:

...

Dealing with Murder Series: 2 Cases - Fatal Error and Dead & Breakfast

Created by

Forensic Files - The Evidence Never Lies

NOTE: While generally similar in process to the Unsolved Crimes cases, the Dealing with Murder cases have one significant difference. Rather than being given all of the case information at once, the information in the Dealing with Murder cases is provided in four sections in an effort to be more realistic and better represent the process of an actual investigation. The Dealing with Murder cases merge science and literacy as students are required to be critical and active readers as they conduc

Subjects:

Close Reading, Critical Thinking, Forensics

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Activities - Middle School Curriculum

Created by

Forensics, Holidays/Seasonal, Science

Students LOVE the intrigue of CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION! This 8-pack of Forensic Science Lesson Plans is the perfect addition to your curriculum, created for upper elementary and middle school students. They will love these not-scary mock crime scene activities! These CSI activities are easy to set up with common materials you can easily find at your local grocery store. Tested and approved by my students - these are FUN forensic science activities that your students will love! You will definite

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Critical Thinking, End of Year, Problem Solving

CCSS:

RST.6-8.3

, RST.9-10.3

NGSS:

MS-LS1-7

, HS-LS3-1

, MS-LS1-1

, MS-PS1-3

End of the Year Escape Room - Summer Vacation Escape Activity feat. GoogleSlides

Created by

MrWorksheet

Need a fun and engaging activity to get your students excited about the end of the school year? Then this is the product for you! Escape Rooms have been all the rage this year and this End of the Year Escape Room will not disappoint. Through unique and creative puzzles, clues and activities, students will digitally interact with the various items in the room to figure out the 7 Letter code (in ALL CAPS) to escape the classroom. Once they have compiled the 7 letter code (in ALL CAPS), students wi

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Forensics, Physics, Science

Stringing Blood Spatter Lab Activity Group

Created by

Super Slick Science

FINALLY! A blood spatter activity that allows students to go through the steps of STRINGING BLOOD SPATTER. This activity will allow students to analyze a medium-velocity impact spatter pattern in order to determine both the point of convergence and the distance of impact.This activty is a great follow-up after they have investigated different spatter patterns: passive drops, medium-velocity impact, high-velocity impact, etc. I have been teaching forensic science at the middle school level since

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Biology, Forensics, Science

Electrophoresis: DNA Fingerprinting Lab Simulation

Created by

Spyglass Biology

This product offered by Spyglass Biology contains a DNA fingerprinting lab activity. The lab begins with a short story leading up to the crime scene scenario (I am featured in the story as the heroic biology teacher that helps solve the crime. You may want to change Mrs. Clelland to your name). Students then follow directions to determine who committed the crime. The lab simulates the procedure for prepping and running DNA samples through an electrophoresis gel. The students will first cut eac

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Valentine's Day Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Activity

Created by

Forensics, Science, Valentine's Day

Your students will love this Valentine's Day Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) activity that uses LIP PRINTS to solve a mystery! This activity is a perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day without sacrificing valuable instructional time. This activity is low-prep, NGSS-aligned and fun for kids! AND.... Unlike other forensics activities, this lab will not give your students nightmares! In Fun Forensics activities, no one dies!!!NOW INCLUDES HIGHT SCHOOL VERSION!This activity is per

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS1-5

, MS-LS1-3

Also included in: Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Middle School Holiday Lesson Plans

Mystery Powders Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) NGSS Activity

Created by

Forensics, Holidays/Seasonal, Science

In this forensic science activity for middle school students, students will identify unknown substances to solve a "crime." Unlike other forensics activities, this lab will not give your students nightmares! This activity is perfect for traditional classrooms, enrichment programs/camps, homeschool co-ops, and homeschool students. This is a great alternative to graphic or scary CSI activities. This lab is easy to set up with common materials you can easily find at your local grocery store. Teste

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Forensics, Physics, Science

NGSS:

5-PS1-4

, 5-PS1-2

, MS-PS1-2

Also included in: Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Activities - Middle School Curriculum

Ballistics Bullet Striations Comparison Worksheet

Created by

Super Slick Science

This is a simulated Bullet Striation activity -- students will be given 12 bullet striation exemplars to compare with 8 pieces of evidence. The recording sheet asks them to match each piece of evidence with an exemplar. They also determine how many shots each exemplar weapon fired and determine the purpose of the weapon.Evidence can be printed on paper - or you can laminate it for re-use each year.Good luck -- and let me know if there are improvements I could make on the activity.

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types: