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Forensics Common Core CCRA.R.1 resources under $5
Critical Thinking and Argument Writing with Murder Mystery: ClEW Structure
*Comes with answer key as part of the PDF pages. Do not print page 1. Engage your students with an exciting and thought-provoking writing activity using this Diner Murder Mystery. This is the third assessment in a series of murder mysteries to teach critical thinking and argument-style writing. Designed to enhance students' argument writing abilities, this handout follows the ClEW (Claim, Evidence, Warrant) structure, guiding students to form well-reasoned answers to a series of questions about
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9th - 12th
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Detective: Morse Code & Situational Awareness Foldable One Page Book
Students will love interacting with this foldable 1 page booklet. They decipher their names in Morse Code and hone their situational awareness skills as they recall specific details from their day. What it is: A simple, one page, easy to fold booklet with new detective themed activities on each page. This resource is a one page paper that folds into a 1/4 size sheet of paper creating a small booklet for your detectives to complete. Use along with the included Morse code print out that can be use
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1st - 4th
Critical Thinking and Argument Writing with Murder Mystery II: ClEW Structure
This follow-up resource builds on the initial murder mystery activity. In this argument lesson, students carefully examine the provided narrative and accompanying image to determine if Queenie is lying about the circumstances of Arthur's death. Utilizing the Claim, Evidence, Warrant (ClEW) format, students will articulate their arguments on the back of the handout.Perfect for high school English, critical thinking, or college and career readiness classes, this resource encourages independent ana
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9th - 12th
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A Long Walk to Water Role Play Activity: Who Broke the Water Pump?
For an activity after reading A Long Walk to Water, students can role-play and interview their classmates in order to solve the mystery of who broke the water pump in a village in Southern Sudan. This activity includes teacher directions, instructions for orchestrating the activity, teacher notes for all the characters, the character cards to be assembled, a sheet for student notes, a map of the village, and a guessing sheet. This is a great way to get students up and moving, conversing with the
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5th - 10th
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Types of Physical Evidence Activity & Stations (Forensic Science)
Class & Individual EvidenceThe students will be able to classify different types of evidence into categoriesThe students will be able to identify physical evidenceThe students will be able to define “Class characteristics” and “Individual characteristics”The students will be able to explain how class characteristics can be compiled to increase the probability of a suspect being linked to a crimeClass characteristics are common to a group of objects or persons. Individual characteristics can
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Also included in: Introduction to Forensic Science Course Unit Bundle
Plea Bargain Article & Questions -Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Government
Are you looking for a great article to incorporate into your forensic science, criminal justice, or government class? This article weighs the benefits and drawbacks of plea bargains, which makes students think critically about the justice system and potential ways the system could be improved.This article could be easily given as a great class lesson for a substitute or discussed as a class, with reflection questions at the end.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Mystery Science | Bible Lessons | Crime Scene Investigation BASICS
Are you looking for fun and engaging activities to support your student’s understanding of the Bible? Use a C.S.I theme!This Crime Scene Investigation utilizes a great theme that encourages critical thinking while teaching about the bible as well. This bible study is designed for ages 9-12, or grades 4th - 6th, to work individually or in groups. Students use higher-order thinking skills to understand the role of witnesses and forensics in C.S.I. as well as in the Bible.These skills include:Recal
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Bible Lessons Bundle | Mystery Science | Casting Net Caper
Simplified Guide to Crime Scene Photography Worksheet
Use this worksheet as a way for students to take notes as they read through this pdf on taking crime scene photos. Perfect for a forensic science class as last minute substitute notes, for talking about crime scene investigation, or even just a quick time filler activity.
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7th - 12th
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“CSI Effect” Professional Journal Article Read and Analyze Activity
Listed for bundling purposes only so I could include a separate PDF for digital resources. Buy the bundle for the same price that includes the PDF.Bundled product- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/CSI-Effect-Professional-Journal-Article-Read-and-Analyze-Activity-5931071Upper level students need to be able to read critically and for information. This assignment has them reading a 6 page, professional journal article from the National Institute of Justice and answering 12 higher leve
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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J.T. A Read-Aloud Questioning Guide
Originally a movie several years ago, J.T. also evolved into a book with photos from the movie. Its powerful 125-page story about poverty, loneliness, theft, and redemption really resonated with my students, and it is still the only book we read aloud that they begged to be allowed to keep for themselves. (Of course, I had to do it!) There are no chapters in the book, but this set of questions has been divided into eleven readings of about 15-20 minutes each. Using effective instructional strat
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2nd - 4th
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ELA Skills: Forensic Investigator Theme: Part 5 of 5
This text offers both fiction and non-fiction pieces that help students learn about what it means to be a Forensic Investigator. Some of the activities ask students to play the role of investigator. Each text piece has an overall question that focuses on CCSS skills such as inferences, central idea, connections and distinctions, author's purpose, and supporting claims with evidence and reasoning.
Grades:
7th - 9th
ELA Skills: Forensic Investigator Theme: Part 1 of 5
This text offers both fiction and non-fiction pieces that help students learn about what it means to be a Forensic Investigator and the steps investigators follows at a crime scene. Each text piece has an overall question that focuses on CCSS skills such as inferences, central idea, connections and distinctions, and supporting claims with evidence and reasoning.
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8th - 10th
ELA Skills: Forensic Investigator Theme: Part 3 of 5
This text offers both fiction and non-fiction pieces that help students learn about what it means to be a Forensic Investigator and the steps investigators follows at a crime scene such as analyzing fingerprints, digital evidence, cell phone evidence, and handwriting Each text piece has an overall question that focuses on CCSS skills such as inferences, central idea, connections and distinctions, and supporting claims with evidence and reasoning.
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7th - 9th
ELA Skills: Forensic Investigator Theme: Part 2 of 5
This text offers both fiction and non-fiction pieces that help students learn about what it means to be a Forensic Investigator and the steps investigators follows at a crime scene. Articles include topics such as sketching a crime scene, packaging evidence, DNA, and blood stain patterns. Each text piece has an overall question that focuses on CCSS skills such as inferences, central idea, connections and distinctions, and supporting claims with evidence and reasoning.
Grades:
7th - 9th
Femme Fatale Reading Comprehension Questions
This worksheet is used in conjunction with the reading found here.It can be used as a homework assignment or as part of a lesson plan on lipstick evidence found at a crime scene. The four questions are open-ended response and includes an answer key.
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6th - 12th
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ELA Skills: Forensic Investigator Theme: Part 4 of 5
This text offers both fiction and non-fiction pieces that help students learn about what it means to be a Forensic Investigator and the steps investigators follow in a missing persons case. Each text piece has an overall question that focuses on CCSS skills such as inferences, central idea, connections and distinctions, and supporting claims with evidence and reasoning.
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7th - 9th
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