Hispanic Heritage Month forensics simulations

Critical Thinking, Forensics, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Simulations, Lesson

NGSS:

HS-LS1-1

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

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

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:

Biology, Forensics, General Science

NGSS:

MS-LS1-7

, 5-PS1-3

, 5-PS1-4

, 5-PS1-2

, MS-PS1-2

BIOTECHNOLOGY - Virtual Lab on GEL ELECTROPHORESIS (Digital/Printable)

Created by

Science 4 Real

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

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Laboratory, Simulations

Also included in: BIOTECHNOLOGY ACTIVITY BUNDLE - WEBQUESTS and VIRTUAL LABS

Unsolved Crimes:Complete Series of 4 Cases

Created by

Forensic Files - The Evidence Never Lies

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:

Heather's Online Classroom

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Simulations

Also included in: HUGE Forensic Science Bundle

Forensic Science: Deductive Reasoning

Created by

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

Frida Kahlo: La Casa Azul Virtual Field Trip

Created by

Michelle McDonald

Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. A great addition to your Women's History Month learning, your students will deepen their understanding of her life, artistic works, and contributions through this tour of her home and studio, La Casa Azul. This trip combines Google Earth™ 360° views, websites, informational text, video, and visuals, with everything set up in Google Slides and ready to go!This virtual field trip covers::: Who was Frida Kahlo?::

Subjects:

Art History, Hispanic Heritage Month, Women's History Month

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

RI.6.7

, RH.6-8.4

, RH.6-8.7

Also included in: Latin America Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)

Gel Electrophoresis Interactive Biotechnology Lesson DISTANCE LEARNING

Created by

2 STEM girls

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

Subjects:

Forensic Files - The Evidence Never Lies

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Homework, Simulations

NGSS:

HS-LS3-1

, HS-PS2-6

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

Created by

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:

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:

Printables, Simulations, Lesson

NGSS:

MS-LS1-5

, MS-LS1-3

Also included in: Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Holiday Activities - Valentine's Day

Elementary Forensics Unit

Created by

timnme

This Science Elementary Forensics Unit is designed for 2nd and 3rd grade students. It contains various instructional lessons and experiments which enable children to learn the skills needed to "solve a crime". Sample prints, documents, and handwriting samples are all included. Instructional lessons which could be used over several days are included as well as an actual case. Elementary Forensics Unit by Melissa Thomasson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.

Subjects:

Forensics, Science

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

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 - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

RST.6-8.3

, RST.9-10.3

NGSS:

MS-LS1-7

, HS-LS3-1

, MS-LS1-1

, MS-PS1-3

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:

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

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:

Forensics, Physics, Science

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:

Activities, Simulations

Escape Room Bundle

Created by

THESPANGLISHMOM

Escape Rooms⭐Engage your classroom with Escape Rooms!The escape Rooms included in this bundle are the following:Plays like a game no Prep Needed:La Familia Present Tense ConjugationsImperfect TensePreposicionesPresent TenseGender AgreementPreterite Tense✏️Printable or Teacher must Check-off answers:Mayan TreasureNavidadLa independencia de los países Latinoamericanos ❤ ➡️ Follow my Instagram (This is my most active Outlet)Follow my Facebook TPT Store This product can not be shared, duplicated,

Subjects:

Hispanic Heritage Month, Spanish

Grades:

7th - 11th

Types:

Activities, Games, Simulations

Virtual Field Trip Template for Spanish Class

Created by

Llearning Llama

This interactive, virtual field trip template is perfect for any Spanish class. You can use it for distance learning, socially-distant learning in the classroom, or in-person project-based learning. Allow your students to choose a Spanish-speaking country or city that they want to virtually travel to as they complete the virtual field trip template. They will take pictures and write descriptions of their virtual trip on this fun Google Slides template.With this Google Slides (18 slides total)

Subjects:

Hispanic Heritage Month, Spanish, World Language

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

GATER Educator - Kris Prince

Also included in: Spanish Virtual Field Trip Bundle

BASKETBALL Math & Reading BUNDLE | Escape Room | March Madness Activities

Created by

Get your students excited about reading and Madness in MARCH with this differentiated basketball-themed project bundle!Includes project-based learning, close reading, escape room, CSI activities, and more. Perfect for engaging students in math, science, and informational text practice.Please click on the PREVIEW above to view everything that is included!By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 20% off the price of the individual units.Go to new depths of learning with the Project-Based Learning

Subjects:

Applied Math, English Language Arts, Forensics

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Simulations

CCSS:

RI.5.1

, RI.6.1

, RI.7.1

, RI.8.1

Genetic Engineering Lab Activity

Created by

5280 Science

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

Subjects:

Biology, Engineering, Forensics

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Geography, Hispanic Heritage Month, Spanish

CCSS:

Virtual Field Trip Bundle in ENGLISH & SPANISH

Created by

Llearning Llama

These 5 interactive, virtual field trips in ENGLISH & SPANISH take students to a variety of locations. Students will complete interactive Google Slides and jump into a 360 map on Google Earth! Incorporate culture and fun with virtual field trips for kids!Trips include:7 Wonders of the Hispanic WorldPeru - Sacred Valley & Machu PicchuCosta RicaFrida Kahlo's Blue House (Museum)Template to ANY country - student choice!You can use these for distance learning, socially-distant learning in the

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Hispanic Heritage Month, Spanish, Visual Arts

Online Art Gallery Hispanic Art English & Spanish

Created by

Llearning Llama

An online art gallery of Hispanic art is made for Spanish or English classes. This bundle of interactive, virtual art gallery tours of 6 Hispanic artists is perfect for any art class or Spanish course. You can use it for distance learning, socially-distant learning in the classroom, or in-person project-based learning. During the virtual Spanish art gallery online, students will navigate through the various rooms in the art gallery. They will respond to questions on a Scavenger Hunt as they mak

Subjects:

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types: