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8th grade forensics resources for Microsoft Word under $5
The Scientific Method - Murder Mystery
The Scientific Method tends to be a fairly boring topic to teach, so this Murder Mystery activity will help you make it loads of fun for you Science students! It includes: Introductory storyClue cardsEvidence analysis sheetInstructions for physical evidence testingAfter-activity consolidation work on the Scientific Method, Variables, and Observations and Inferences. Use this to introduce the Scientific Method to new Middle or High school students, to reignite knowledge in students who have done
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6th - 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: Case Study Investigation
The Case Study Investigation report provides students with an opportunity to conduct an in-depth analysis of a case. Forensics plays a role in all of the cases to some degree - in some of the cases forensic analysis was key to arriving at a thorough understanding of the elements of the crime, whereas in some of the other cases the lack of forensic testing, either because it was not done or because it was not available, proved equally significant. The list of cases represents a broad mix in term
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8th - 12th
Forensic Science Crime Scene project
This is a forensic science project that will take about 6 days to complete, depending on how much in-class work days your provide. Students will make a physical model of a crime scene, along with a typed scenario and a detailed description of the evidence. Groups will be trading their model and scenario with another group, who will in turn reconstruct the crime and determine the actual happenings of the crime (including the suspect and his/her MMO). This will then be compared to the "real st
Crime and Forensics - 4th Amendment: If Google can have your data, can police?
An informational text article about the 4th Amendment and an individual's right to privacy in the digital age. Also included is information about retrieving information from crime scenes. The information is from aetv.com, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in, sub plan or discussion starter! MS Word doc for easy editing.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Crime, Forensics and Psychology Bundle #1 (no prep/sub plans)
JonBenet Ramsey Documentary Viewing Guide - Forensics
This document is a graphic organizer to be use while showing a documentary on the JonBenet Ramsey murder case. I used the 20/20 special in my Forensic Science class, but this worksheet is generic and there are several options for the choice of media. While this organizer can technically be used for any crime video, as it asks for a list of suspects and supporting evidence, it also asks for mistakes made throughout the investigation, which were plentiful in that particular case.As an editable w
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8th - 12th
Also included in: HUGE Forensic Science Bundle
Geologic Time Scale Webquest
Students will use a series of sites to learn about the geologic time scale. 3 Parts to this assignment allow you to assign all at once or one at a time. Sites are interactive. Answer Key is included.
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5th - 10th
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Forensics Lab Activity: Investigating a Crime Scene
In this lab, students will investigate a mock crime scene and evaluate a mock scenario. All resources you need are provided includingStudent lab sheetCrime scene processing formCrime scene sketch formCrime scene staging resourcesEvidence tagsUse this lab alone, with my Unit 3 Lesson Plan, or get the Complete Unit 3 Resource File that includes:Unit/Daily Lesson PlanUnit 3: PPTLab: Investigating a Crime SceneCrime Scene Setup Resources (images, scenario, sketch form, evidence processing form...)U
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Fingerprint Assignment - The Dynamite Family Crimes (article / crime scenario)
This is a fun and short assignment that is ideal for homework, a warm-up, or in-class work. It is perfect to use at the start of any lesson or unit focusing on forensic science or fingerprints.Included:1) Fingerprint Science Reading Minute - Article and Question Sheet (introduction)2) Fingerprint Pattern Assignment - Page for 9 suspects (1 fingerprint per suspect) and Question Sheet detailing each crime and allowing students to match prints to exonerate or accuse suspects of committing a crime.
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6th - 9th
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Terrariums: Water Cycle & Greenhouse Effect Lab
In this hands-on, interactive experiment, students will build a terrarium in a soda bottle. In doing so, they will model the atmosphere, the greenhouse effect, and the water cycle. They will follow experimental procedures practicing all parts of the scientific method. The laboratory packet includes, pre-readings, pre questions, experimental procedures, observations and data, and follow-up questions. The end of the laboratory report connects the terrarium growing experience to agriculture sci
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5th - 9th
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Forensics: Blood Spatter: Angle of Impact worksheet
Included is a worksheet for both in-person and virtual students. One worksheet requires students to measure the length & width of a blood stain to then determine angle of impact. The worksheet for virtual learners has measurements available requiring students to complete the calculation to determine the angle of impact. Students need a scientific calculator to complete these problems, using the equation inverse sin (width/length).
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7th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - The World's Oldest Cold Case? The Murder of Otzi the Iceman
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about the history of "The World's Oldest Cold Case", the murder of Otzi the Iceman, and how forensic scientists figured out details of this murder from 5000 years ago. A great activity for studying ancient civilizations, forensics, a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site.
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7th - 12th
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This Day in History - February 7: Forensic fibers solve a crime (no prep/sub)
This is an informational reading article about the first time that forensic analysis of fibers solved a crime. This is a perfect assignment to use as a "Bell Ringer" or "5 Minute Reading/Writing" type of activity. It also works well as a substitute teaching assignment or extra credit. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Crime, Forensics and Psychology Bundle #1 (no prep/sub plans)
Criminal Podcast Listening Guide with Answers- Ep 135: 527 Lime Street
This listening guide (questions with answers, along with discussion questions) in an editable .docx format goes along with an episode of Criminal, my favorite true crime podcast. Listen to the episode titled 527 Lime Street HERE. GREAT FOR REMOTE AND HYBRID CLASSROOMS!!!Episode 135: 527 Lime Street- Just before midnight on October 15, 1990, police arrived at 527 Lime Street in Jacksonville, Florida to find the small wood-frame house on fire. A man named Gerald Lewis was standing in the front yar
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Criminal Podcast Listening Guides - 10 episode bundle
Forensic Science science worksheet Scooby Doo
Hi, you are viewing a 1 page Scooby Doo worksheet to complete while watching any cartoon episode. I have my students complete these during our forensic science unit. They are able to practice there skills of observation and deductive reasoning.
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3rd - 8th
Forensic Ballistics Test
Ballistics TestThis 35-question, Cornell-style test was made for a high school forensics class covering a unit on Ballistics.There are a variety of question types, including a vocabulary section with a word bank, short answer questions, long answer questions, and analysis of pictures.Some of the information includes asking students to identify parts of a gun & cartridge, determine distance of a shooter based on gunshot wounds, compare shell casings to identify a match, and determine the dist
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: HUGE Forensic Science Bundle
Lab--Banana Autopsy (SFS5a, SFS5b)
This Banana Autopsy is a great hands-on activity to get your Forensic Science students to understand the basic processes of an autopsy. You prepare the banana victims, they try to figure out the manner and cause of death. Students will follow the simple procedure, answer analysis questions, and prepare a Pathology Report on the victim.I recommend working in pairs for this lab. You need about 60 min.What you need for the lab: bananas, paper plates, plastic knives, forceps, needles & thread
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6th - 12th
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CSI Lab Crime Scene Report
This is a great addition to any CSI-type labs where you are having the students investigate a "crime scene" and want them to work on the skills of observation. This document includes a checklist with spaces for notes for all areas of a crime scene, as well as pages for taking notes on suspect interviews, witness statements, and a page to sketch the crime scene.
Set them up in groups and give each one a print out of this file and have them keep it in an "investigation folder" to keep all their
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7th - 12th
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Forensic Hair Analysis Activity Sheet/Lab
This is an in-depth worksheet/lab activity that includes identifying types of hair and matching hairs to other hairs.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensic Hair Analysis Lesson/Lab
DNA Video Worksheet- Amoeba Sisters Structure of DNA
Video worksheet designed to fit nicely into a science interactive notebook. Worksheet contains two copies (reduce number of copies). Amoeba Sisters DNA structure video can be found for free on youtube.
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7th - 10th
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This Day in History - March 1: Lindbergh baby kidnapped (no prep/sub plans)
This is an informational reading article about the infamous kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby. This is a perfect assignment to use as a "Bell Ringer" or "5 Minute Reading/Writing" type of activity. It also works well as a substitute teaching assignment or extra credit. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
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CSI Lab Autopsy Report
This printable is a great addition to any CSI-type lab. This blank form can be filled out by the teacher to support the crime scene story and copies distributed to students, or it can be filled out by the students when observing a "crime scene."
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8th - 12th
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Bertino Forensics, 2nd. Edition Guided Notes - Ch. 5: Forensic Botany
These guided notes follow the Power Point presentations that come with the Bertino & Bertino Forensics 2nd. edition textbook. You will need access to these Power Points in order to complete the notes. The file is a MS Word (.docx) so you may edit it as necessary for your classroom needs. **Any images used are taken from Wikimedia Commons.**
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7th - 12th
Science Vocabulary : Forensics (Quiz & Study Guide and Puzzle Page)
VOCABULARY BUNDLE (10 SCIENCE QUIZZES) – CLICK HERE!This purchase is a perfect compliment for any unit focusing on forensic science. Students need to understand the vocabulary associated with the unit and these terms focus on: DNA, types of fingerprints, autopsy, toxicology, analytical skills, and more! Included: 1) 20 key forensics vocabulary terms and their definitions are provided on a study guide paper. The study guide is also great to use on various assignments and projects.2) A 36-qu
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7th - 12th
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