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11th grade forensics simulations
Fiber Analysis Virtual Forensics Lab -- Burn Tests & Color Stain Comparisons!
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
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8th - 12th
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BIOTECHNOLOGY - Virtual Lab on GEL ELECTROPHORESIS (Digital/Printable)
Like so many topics in biology, biotechnology is best experienced in tangible formats. Are you looking for a virtual lab to engage your students in your unit on Biotechnology or in your Forensics course? Or do you need a make up lab option for absent students? This virtual lab is interactive as students learn how to perform all steps of gel electrophoresis (except the step of making the agarose gel). They will be using a microcentrifuge, micropipette and manipulating all aspects of the procedure
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: BIOTECHNOLOGY ACTIVITY BUNDLE - WEBQUESTS and VIRTUAL LABS
Unsolved Crimes:Complete Series of 4 Cases
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
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8th - 12th
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Forensic DNA Fingerprinting Webquest
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
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: HUGE Forensic Science Bundle
Forensic Science: Deductive Reasoning
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
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6th - 12th
Gel Electrophoresis Interactive Biotechnology Lesson DISTANCE LEARNING
This activity is ready for distance learning! This is a NO PREP LESSON designed for students to learn about DNA Profiling in distance learning. The Google Slides contain preloaded templates which ask students to type, draw, drag and drop various icons to simulate the “cutting” process with restriction enzymes and the separation of DNA fragments in gel electrophoresis. Start your lesson by showing your students the video directions and then let them take off! Students will review the basics of
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
, HS-PS2-6
Dealing with Murder Series: 2 Cases - Fatal Error and Dead & Breakfast
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
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7th - 12th
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Valentine's Day Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Activity
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
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5th - 12th
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MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-3
Electrophoresis: DNA Fingerprinting Lab Simulation
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
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7th - 12th
Stringing Blood Spatter Lab Activity Group
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
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7th - 12th
Ballistics Bullet Striations Comparison Worksheet
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.
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6th - 12th
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Genetic Engineering Lab Activity
Students will learn and practice the steps to conduct genetic recombination in order to solve a real world problem. This is the activity you have been waiting for! Students will choose the correct restriction enzymes, find the correct cut sites to remove the gene, and place the gene fragment in another DNA strand using the same restriction enzymes. Finally they will simulate the effects of DNA ligase bonding the sticky ends with tape. This has it all!There are two versions included. One for adva
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9th - 12th
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DNA Replication Simulation using Pipe Cleaners
This simple activity can be done with partners or alone. The end product (shown in photo) is like catching DNA in the act of replication when it is half done. It works well when you have only one hour to do an activity and does not need the details you would need with other DNA building activities. I have used this as an introduction to replication in my life science classes.
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7th - 12th
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Virtual Skull Lab - Comparing Male & Female Skulls (for remote or in-person)
This virtual skull lab contains everything you need to complete this activity with students. Students will learn to compare male and female skulls. In part 1, they will compare various traits and find the differences between male and female skulls. In part 2, they will identify skulls as male or female and use evidence from their part 1 lab to support their claims. This lab is ready to use! No prep! This lab can be used several ways:As a virtual lab for remote learningAs a makeup for an in
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Unsolved Crimes Series: Deathboat Case
Deathboat Case Overview: When multimillion dollar lottery winner, Waverly Berg is pulled from the ocean the question is, “How did she die?” Was it an unfortunate accident caused by seasickness or could it be that someone on board the luxury ship wanted her to take her last swim?All of the cases in the Unsolved Crimes Series merge science and literacy as students are required to become critical and active readers as they conduct their investigation. Beginning with an evaluation of the crime scene
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9th - 12th
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Blood Typing Lab
Interactive Simulation Blood Typing Lab. Students use two different simulations to discover how blood is tested in a game-like environment. In the first simulation, students draw blood from their patient and test it for the A, B, and Rh antibodies. Next, they need to determine the blood type and have to decide which blood types are compatible because their patient needs a transfusion. In the second interactive simulation, the students have four patients to test for antibody reactions an
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Forensics: Final Project Simulation Competition
This is a fun project to wrap up the year with forensics students and keep them engaged during those that few weeks of school. This project is always a huge hit with my seniors. Students will be places into teams where they will create their own mock crime scene. They must include each unit from the year as part of their investigation. After about two weeks of planning and preparation in class, teams will investigate each crime scene and try to solve the crime. Make sure to adjust the instructio
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11th - 12th
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Mock Crime Scene Bundle (editable)
This bundle includes everything needed to support a physical crime scene set up in your school. This particular story takes place in a greenhouse and requires tape (for body outline), fake blood (or blood splatter photo), shovel, dirt, and any miscellaneous items. However, it could be easily edited to your location and supplies on hand.Included in the bundle:Powerpoint with backstory. Will be filled in by students with answers, crime scene photos, crime scene sketch, and hypothesis.Profiles for
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9th - 12th
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Criminology - Mystery History Part I (Investigation) - Casey Anthony
In this innovative lesson, students will be challenged to analyze the Casey Anthony vs. Florida investigation without initially knowing the identity of the defendant. Through careful examination of the evidence, including videos, guided questions, and a chronological timeline of events, students will piece together the details of the case while considering various perspectives and potential outcomes. By withholding the identity of the defendant until the end of the investigation, students will b
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9th - 12th
CSI Chemistry Lab
In this inquiry based activity, students will be solving a murder mystery using chemistry principles like flame tests, density, and separation techniques to capture the culprit. It is a classic case of "Whodunnit" that the students will love being the lead CSI on. This comes with the student lab sheets, scenario, teacher notes, and a suspect powerpoint that you can fill in your own suspect pictures and profiles for. The word document is editable, so you get to decide what labs you want to tes
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7th - 12th
Criminology- Mystery History Part II (Trial) Florida vs. Casey Anthony
In History Mystery Part II (Trial), students transition from the investigative phase to the trial proceedings. Building upon their understanding of the case and the evidence gathered, students will immerse themselves in the courtroom drama. Each group will take on different roles, including prosecutors, defense attorneys, and jurors. Guided by a structured framework that mirrors the format of a real trial, students will engage opening statements, and participate in jury deliberations. Through t
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9th - 12th
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FORENSIC DNA LAB - MYSTERY OF THE RUBY ROYALE
This is a game-like interactive crime scene / crime lab simulation.Students collect evidence and process the evidence in virtual lab. At the end, the student takes the stand as an expert witness in a (mock) courtroom. Step-by-Step instructions with screen snips make it accessible to all kinds of learners, especially ELL. I included a .word file in case you want to make some of your own edits. .PDF, .WORD, and KEY included
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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T. rex Autopsy Worksheet for National Geographic Video
T. Rex Autopsy is a 2015 documentary airing on the National Geographic channel where a team of four paleontologists dissect a silicon replica of Tyrannosaurus. The four paleontologists were Tori Herridge, Stephen Brusatte, Matthew T. Mossbrucker and Luke Gamble, who is the lead anatomist. The T. rex was based on the most complete fossil, "Sue."This once-in-a-lifetime experiment offers an unprecedented opportunity to explore questions such as whether or not T. rex had feathers; how it fed with
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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MS-LS4-1
, HS-LS1-2
, MS-LS4-2
Using Periodic Trends to Predict Drug Effectiveness
Students will be given a scenario where a scientist is attempting to develop a medication for a brain disorder. The scientist has developed a few different drugs. There were several chemicals that would be effective but the size of the chemical is a factor. In order to actually be effective the chemical needs to be small enough to fit through the blood brain barrier (BBB). The students’ task is to determine the effectiveness of the scientists’ proposed drugs. The students will work in groups of
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9th - 12th
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