THANKSGIVING CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION nature of science SEP
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Explore the nature of science and Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) with this CSI investigation collection for grades 4–6. Students examine evidence using careful observations to determine who committed the crime. The Case of the Stolen Costume: HalloweenThe Case of the Devoured Pie: ThanksgiPrice $23.38Original Price $27.50Save $4.12
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Spice up you nature of science lessons! Students think like scientists as they observe, experiment, and gather evidence from 5 stations to solve this Thanksgiving crime scene investigation for grades 4-6. Students use critical thinking skills to claim who ate the pumpkin pie using data in this science infused mystery.
Includes:
- Case introduction card
- 2 leveled versions of data evidence collection sheets
- Suspect bio cards
- 5 evidence collection stations
- Nature of Science connection sheet
- Teacher guide
- Answer keys
Skills Covered:
- Asking questions
- Planning and carrying out investigations
- Data collection and organization
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Comparing observations
- Constructing explanations
- Engaging in argument from evidence
- Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information
- Supporting a claim with evidence
- Distinguishing evidence from opinion
Florida Standards:
- SC.2.N.1.1, SC.2.N.1.2, SC.2.N.1.3, SC.3.N.1.1, SC.3.N.1.2, SC.3.N.1.3, SC.3.N.1.4, SC.3.N.1.5
Materials Needed:
- 5–9x12 manilla envelopes
- A small amount of apple juice, paper towel, zip lock bag, ruler
- Additional materials listed in unit are optional
Important Notes:
- This CSI project requires materials.
- This file is not editable.
- There is a grade 2–3 and a grade 4–6 version of this CSI investigation. The story line and props are the same in both. The suspect names and guilty party are different. The complexity of the evidence and recording sheets have been leveled for the appropriate grades.
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Crime Scene Investigation CSI Nature of Science
Grades: 4-6
