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Summer forensics simulations

Preview of DNA Fingerprinting Simulated Crime Scene Activity Distance Learning

DNA Fingerprinting Simulated Crime Scene Activity Distance Learning

Created by
Sunrise Science
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
Preview of Gifted Crime Scene Investigation Activity The Case of the Missing Cash

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
Preview of Fiber Analysis Virtual Forensics Lab --  Burn Tests & Color Stain Comparisons!

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

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
Preview of Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Curriculum Middle School Lesson Plans

Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Curriculum Middle School Lesson Plans

Created by
EasyFunScience
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
Preview of Unsolved Crimes:Complete Series of 4 Cases

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
Preview of Summer Break Simulation | Last Day of School Activity

Summer Break Simulation | Last Day of School Activity

This no-prep, game-based Summer Camp Simulation will be a fun activity for the last day of school! In this last day of school activity with printable and digital options, students will participate in a game-based simulation in which they attend a summer camp with many different activities, events, and social opportunities!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need
Preview of Forensic DNA Fingerprinting Webquest

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
Preview of Back to School REVERSE Escape Room: Candy Land-Inspired Break IN to ANY Class!

Back to School REVERSE Escape Room: Candy Land-Inspired Break IN to ANY Class!

The only thing sweeter than summer break? Knowing that you’ve got a game-changing activity in store for the first days back. Kick your new school year off with a REVERSE escape room -- which is *SO. MUCH. BETTER.* than the traditional approach of “hi! Now let’s waste 40 minutes reading the syllabus" and “Let’s Do Some Super Awkward Icebreakers!” approach to a traditional course introduction. Introduce course routines, cool tech tools, and classroom procedures to start your class year off with a
Preview of Forensic Science: Deductive Reasoning

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
Preview of Gel Electrophoresis Interactive Biotechnology Lesson DISTANCE LEARNING

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

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
Preview of Valentine's Day Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Activity

Valentine's Day Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Activity

Created by
EasyFunScience
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
Preview of Elementary Forensics Unit

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.
Preview of Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Activities - Middle School Curriculum

Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Activities - Middle School Curriculum

Created by
EasyFunScience
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
Preview of Electrophoresis: DNA Fingerprinting Lab Simulation

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
Preview of Mystery Powders Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) NGSS Activity

Mystery Powders Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) NGSS Activity

Created by
EasyFunScience
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
Preview of Classroom CLUE Back to School REVERSE Escape Room: Break IN to ANY Class!

Classroom CLUE Back to School REVERSE Escape Room: Break IN to ANY Class!

Ready to solve the mystery of back to school engagement? Put the power of old-school detective work to use for this game-changing activity for your first days back. Kick your new school year off with a REVERSE escape room -- which is *SO. MUCH. BETTER.* than the traditional approach of “hi! Now let’s waste 40 minutes reading the syllabus" and “Let’s Do Some Super Awkward Icebreakers!” approach to a traditional course introduction. Introduce course routines, cool tech tools, and classroom procedu
Preview of Stringing Blood Spatter Lab Activity Group

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
Preview of Ballistics Bullet Striations Comparison Worksheet

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.
Preview of Wizard's Quidditch Back to School REVERSE Escape Room! Break IN to ANY Class!

Wizard's Quidditch Back to School REVERSE Escape Room! Break IN to ANY Class!

Ready to say “expelliarmus!” to the traditional “Death by Syllabus” and the “Let’s Do Some Super Awkward Icebreakers!” approach to a course introduction? Rather than snoozing through the same routine you’ve endured in countless other classes, start your class year off with a wizarding twist. Ready to take flight? Jump start your new school year with a game-changing small group activities approach to back to school basics for ANY COURSE OR GRADE LEVEL. Introduce course routines, cool tech tools,
Preview of BASKETBALL Math & Reading BUNDLE | Escape Room | March Madness Activities

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

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
Preview of Genetic Engineering Lab Activity

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
Preview of Preschool Beach Theme Dramatic Play

Preschool Beach Theme Dramatic Play

Let’s go to the beach! I’ve got all the beach dramatic play ideas for you! Easily transform your drama center into a beach dramatic play area complete with flip flops, sunglasses, a picnic basket, and more! Save yourself some time and give your students a real-world experience by printing these beautiful props and photographs. Preschool Beach Theme Dramatic Play is perfect for your ocean theme and will give you everything you need for an engaging beach theme preschool activity.  YOU WILL RECEIVE
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Discover Summer Teaching Resources | TPT

Uncover more about Summer teaching resources

Teach with Summer Printables from TPT

Summer break is finally here, and while students are excited to kick back and relax, teachers may be searching for fun summer activities to keep their students engaged and learning throughout the summer months in June, July, and August. Luckily, there are plenty of fun and educational resources available that can help keep students motivated and inspired, even when the weather is hot and the sun is shining. In this article, we will explore some of the best summer resources and printables for teachers and students, covering a range of subjects and activities to suit all ages and interests. So, whether you're a teacher looking for new ideas, or a student looking for a fun way to keep learning, read on to discover the best summer resources and printables available.

Ideas for Summer Fun & Learning

  1. Summer Reading Lists and Worksheets

One of the best ways to keep students engaged and learning throughout the summer is to encourage them to read. Reading helps to build vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills, and can be a fun and relaxing way to spend a lazy summer day. To help promote summer reading, TPT offers a variety of summer reading lists and worksheets for students of all ages. These lists typically include a variety of books in different genres and reading levels, along with discussion questions and activities to help students engage with the material.

  1. STEM Activities and Experiments

For students who love science and technology, there are plenty of STEM activities and experiments available that can be done at home or in the classroom. These activities can help students build skills in areas such as coding, robotics, and engineering, while also encouraging creativity and problem-solving. Some popular STEM activities for summer include building and launching rockets, creating homemade ice cream, and designing and building a solar-powered car.

  1. Art Projects and Crafts

Summer is a great time to get creative, and there are plenty of art projects and crafts that students can do to express themselves and build their skills. From painting and drawing to sewing and pottery, there are endless possibilities for creative expression. Some popular summer art projects include creating a nature journal, making a homemade birdhouse, and designing and creating a summer-themed t-shirt.

  1. Virtual Field Trips

While traditional field trips may not be possible during the summer months, virtual field trips offer a fun and educational alternative. Many museums, zoos, and other attractions offer virtual tours and exhibits that allow students to explore and learn about different topics from the comfort of their own homes. Some popular virtual field trips for summer include exploring the Great Barrier Reef, visiting the Louvre Museum in Paris, and taking a tour of the NASA Space Center.

  1. Summer Worksheets and Printables

For students who prefer more structured learning activities, there are plenty of summer worksheets and printables available that cover a range of subjects and topics. These worksheets can help students build skills in areas such as math, science, and language arts, while also providing a fun and engaging way to learn. Some popular summer worksheets and printables include word searches, crossword puzzles, and coloring pages.

  1. Coloring Pages

Other popular resources to explore are summer coloring pages. Easy to print and sure to keep your kids busy, coloring pages are an excellent way for children to express their creativity, unwind, and improve their fine motor skills. Teachers Pay Teachers offers an extensive selection of summer coloring pages featuring beach scenes, road trips, family outings, and more. These printables are suitable for children of all ages and can be a great addition to your summer routine. Your kids will enjoy spending hours coloring these delightful pages and creating their own masterpieces.

Get Started with Summer Resources from TPT

Summer break is a great time for students to relax and recharge, but it's also important to keep their minds active and engaged. With these top summer resources and printables for teachers and students, you can help keep your students motivated and inspired throughout the summer months. Whether you're promoting summer reading, offering STEM activities and experiments, or providing fun and creative art projects and crafts, there are plenty of ways to keep your students learning and growing all summer long. So, try out some of these fun and educational resources and see how they can make this summer your best one yet!

Frequently asked questions:

Are there free summer activities on TPT?

TPT offers many free summer printables as well as resources available for purchase. This includes individual resources as well as resource bundles. Be sure to explore your options and choose resources that fit your budget and needs.

What is an example of a summer printable on TPT?

There are many different types of summer time activities on TPT that are appropriate for little ones as well as for older kids. This includes resources like: Summer Escape Rooms, book report templates, summer reading logs, summer bingo, math-review packets, and many more. Perfect for sunny or rainy days, these activities will keep your students busy in their free time when they aren't playing with friends in the local pool.

How can I make sure my students stay engaged and motivated during the summer months?

Keeping students engaged and motivated when they are not in school can be a challenge, but there are a few things you can do to help. Encouraging summer reading, offering a variety of fun activities and projects, and providing positive feedback and encouragement can all help to keep students motivated and interested in learning throughout the summer.