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Middle school forensics simulations under $5
DNA Fingerprinting Simulated Crime Scene Activity Distance Learning
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
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-1
Gifted Crime Scene Investigation Activity The Case of the Missing Cash
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
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5th - 8th
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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
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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Grades:
7th - 12th
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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Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-3
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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Mystery Powders Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) NGSS Activity
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
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-2
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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Forensic Science Chromatography Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Fun Activity
Looking for fun end of the year activities, middle school teacher? Introduce your students to chemistry in forensics and how investigators use chemistry (chromatography) in forensics to solve crimes. You will definitely want to add this not-so-scary, hands-on experiment to your list of mock crime scene investigations (CSI) activities. Your upper elementary or middle school students will love this mock crime scene classroom activity! This activity was designed for my homeschool co-op, but it can
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
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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Halloween Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Blood Spatter Activity
Are you looking for a fun and engaging science activity for Halloween? Introduce your students to blood spatter analysis in forensics and how investigators use blood droplets in forensics to solve crimes. You will definitely want to add this not-so-scary, hands-on experiment to your list of mock crime scene investigations (CSI) activities. Your upper elementary or middle school students will love this mock crime scene classroom activity! This activity was designed for my homeschool co-op, but i
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Forensic Science Christmas Activity Crime Scene Investigation & Fat Analysis
Looking for a FUN Forensic Science Christmas Activity? This public-school, low-prep activity is EASY to set up and FUN for students! Students will use brown paper bags to investigate the fat content of cookies. This information will be used to solve a holiday mystery. Then, students will examine motives for each suspect in the mystery and write a short article. Your students will love this Holiday-themed, engaging FUN FORENSICS activity... NO ONE DIES! This activity aligns with Next Generation S
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5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, 5-PS1-3
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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Forensic Science Fingerprints Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Low Prep Activity
Look for fun end of year activities, middle school teacher? This forensic science fingerprinting activity is a CSI-type lab investigation for middle school students, students will identify FINGERPRINTS 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 la
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-3
Crime Scene Measurement Practice
A good intro to using Rectuangular and Triangulation methods for plotting evidence at crime scenes. Gives students a paper trial run to complete and grasp the concept fully before moving on to a mock crime scene.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
VIRTUAL AUTOPSY LAB
This is a Virtual Online Autopsy Simulation Lab. The step-by-step procedure makes it easy to follow, especially for English Language Learners. A word file is included in case you want to make your own edits. An answer key is included. My students enjoyed this lab and I am sure yours will, too!
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Day at the Fair Food Poisoning Simulation Lab
This lab activity is a food poisoning simulation lab activity. The setting is the County Fair. The activity is meant to be conducted in a middle to high school lab where safety and lab rules have been taught. I would not recommend this activity for elementary school. Items included are:
Menu template, food cards, student pre-lab worksheets, and student lab worksheets with analysis questions. Lesson plan and teacher and student directions are also included.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Crime Scene Virtual Simulation Activity/Lab
Students navigate an online Crime Scene Virtual Simulation to determine who was the murderer. Students collect evidence and answer questions along the way. Includes snips of onscreen cues, making it scaffolded for ELL and all levels of Learners. Word included to make your own edits. Answer key included.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Crime Scene - Gas Station Robbery Simulation Lab/Activity
Students begin by gathering the equipment they are going to use at the crime scene. After taping off the area, students locate evidence. The students must collect the evidence in the correct sequence: Photograph, Place ruler & label, Photograph again, then choose the proper collection tool and proper container.Analysis questions follow. Included is: .pdf format, key, and .word format in case you want to make your own edits.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Interactive Karyotype Activity for Google Slides™ (Complete Bundle - A, B, C, D)
This is an interactive karyotype activity for Google Slides™. A great resource for your students to use through Google Classroom™. This resource includes ALL karyotype activities (SET A, SET B, SET C, and SET D). A brief description explaining the basic concepts of a karyotype is also provided which makes this a wonderful self guided activity for students learning from home. This bundle will also include my free normal karyotype activity.-Set A (Trisomy 21 - Down's Syndrome)-Set B (Trisomy 1
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Simulating Mitosis with Pop Beads
A simple simulation with pop beads. This lab is one in which students have to show the process to the teacher in their own way. I love this for an alternative way of assessment. You would need to cover the stages with them first.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Solve The Outbreak- Midterm Revenge
This resource is part of a set that use the CDC Website to learn about disease detection and problem solving. The game is easy to navigate and guides students through the process. These worksheets help organize the steps and provide some guidance for what students should be looking for as they read.
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5th - 8th
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Solve The Outbreak- Sugar Plantation Blues
This resource is part of a set that use the CDC Website to learn about disease detection and problem solving. The game is easy to navigate and guides students through the process. These worksheets help organize the steps and provide some guidance for what students should be looking for as they read.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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