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Infrared Spectroscopy in Forensic Chip Analysis
Students analyze spectrums as related to forensics. In this chemistry lesson, students define spectroscopy and discuss its use in chemistry. They discuss how the Forensic Paint Chip is used to help solve crimes.
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Hair
In this forensic science worksheet, learners identify the different parts of the hair. They complete 18 short answer questions on how hair evidence is used in forensics.
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Hair Test
In this forensic science worksheet, students answer 3 open response questions about hair evidence collected from the crime scene.
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"Who Done It?" Analysis of Molecular Fingerprints Left At the Scene of the Crime
Students examine different types of DNA fragments. They record and analyze their results. They determine who is the criminal in the story.
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DNA Fingerprinting with Restriction Enzymes
Students will illustrate how restriction enzymes work by piecing together parts of a puzzle. Then they apply this knowledge to help them analyze genetic evidence from the scene of a crime as well as to help them comprehend how a DNA...
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Odyssey of the Mind Curriculum Activity: Making of a Monster
Over the course of a week, the class will study how monsters are portrayed throughout literature. But why? Monsters in science fiction or horror often depict the darker side of human nature; they are described for their horrific physical...
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Dude, Who Hit My Car?
Students discuss how investigators solve a hit and run accident. For this physical science lesson, students recreate an accident scene using CEENBot. They collect data from the experiment and formulate conclusion.
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Soil Analysis Lesson Plan
Students practice calculating density and examine examples of the physical characteristics of soil. They solve a "crime" based on the evidence and laboratory investigations.
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Solving Mysteries Using Paper Chromotagraphy
Students solve the mystery of the kidnapped teacher by analyzing a ransom note using paper chromatography. They carefully prepare ink samples from the note to known ink samples to determine the kidnapper.
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DNA Fingerprinting
Ninth graders investigate what restriction enzymes do, and explain how a DNA sample can link a suspect to a crime.
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Forensic Detectives: Mysteries and Solutions
Students examine forensic science. In this video based instructional activity, students examine the tools and techniques of forensic science. They write a report about a fictional crime scene from the Discovery video.
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Forensic Detectives: Who Did It?
Middle schoolers explore forensic science and its uses in criminal investigations. They solve a fictional crime by identifying and analyzing the fingerprints, strand of hair, and thread samples for evidence. After completing charts for...
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CSI: Native America
Students discuss the murders of Native Americans in Indiana. In groups, they research and make drawings of the scene as if they were part of a CSI team. They complete any needed experiments to help them solve the crime and create a...
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Writing As Criminal Evidence
Young scholars research 2 famous forgery cases. In this forensics lesson, students are introduced to the methods of handwriting and paper analysis. They then use the Internet to study the cases of the Lindbergh baby and Howard Hughes'...
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Fingered Felons
Students examine fingerprints. In this biology lesson, students use sticky tape to create their own set of prints and identify patterns on each of their fingers. Students try to solve a "classroom crime" based on the patterns of a...
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Who Done It?
Students work in groups to solve various murder mysteries using DNA evidence to implicate suspects. Teams compete to solve the crimes the fastest, while using various scientific methods to accomplish their task.
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Introducing Chromatography
Middle schoolers investigate chromatography. In this chromatography lesson plan, students investigate a lab set up for chromatography.
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Protective Services/ "Dump Busters"
High schoolers tell,write and show the importance of following correct procedures to promote safety of self, others, property, and shared resources. They
determine a crime suspect through systematic inquiry and objective information...
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Who's Who and How Do You Know for Sure?
Students investigate the applications of DNA fingerprinting, They read crime scenarios and using the details of the crime and laboratory experimentation decide the suspects guilt or innocence.
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Hair Test
In this forensic science worksheet, students write an open response to 3 short answer questions on hair evidence collected at the crime scene.
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Hair Test
In this forensic science worksheet, students write an open response to 1 question about hair evidence collected from the crime scene.
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Who Took Jerell's iPod?
Students investigate various substances to determine the perpetrator of a crime. In this biology lesson, students test for the presence of organic compounds in various samples. They identify an unknown substance based on its physical and...
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Environmental Security and Ecological Intervention
Students examine environmental changes . For this investigative lesson students view a film then complete and activity that includes a debate.
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Solve the Case!
Students discover the habits of panthers by solving fictitious crime mysteries. In this animal life lesson, students utilize their research from previous lessons to solve mysteries in a panther activity. Students answer questions about...