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8th grade forensics centers
FORENSIC SCIENCE
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Hook your students into science by investigating a crime scene and solving The Case of the Vandalized Wall.
Someone has vandalized the school wall and lots of evidence has been left at the scene. It appears the suspect walked through the mud leaving a trail of footprints and jumped a fence ripping their clothing. A piece of gum, a comb, a crumpled piece of paper and a tissue are all at the crime sce
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4th - 8th
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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
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8th - 12th
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NGSS "The Will" Pedigree Inheritance Mystery Lab MS-LS3-1
The student will determine the sole beneficiary of the Hawking family fortune by drawing a family pedigree based on 18 clues about the family members and their genetic traits of polydactyly and widow's peaks.Typically lasts two 45-minute class periods and only needs typical classroom materials.My students LOVED this lab. I placed this after our study of DNA, traits, alleles, Punnet Squares, and my Creature Creation Lab (also found in my store). I was able to hear the moment they solved the myste
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6th - 12th
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Analyzing Anaerobic Respiration
This EDITABLE 4 page worksheet asks students to look at anaerobic respiration from a few different, engaging angles. It includes: 1. A short reading that explains how anaerobic exercises (the Crossfit and HIIT trends) actually work your body. 2. Graphing analysis of lactic acid in the blood of athletes (lactic acid is a byproduct of anaerobic respiration in humans).3. Analysis questions to check for understanding.4. A case study and analysis questions about the 1982 Chicago Tylenol Murders,
Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS1-7
Also included in: Photosynthesis and Respiration Bundle
Genetics Writing Prompts
Want to improve your students' science literacy? Included are 10 genetics writing prompts on the following topics:1. Scientific Method- Inheritance 2. DNA3. Meiosis- Crossing over4. Blood Types5. Gel Electrophoresis6. Chromosomes7. Colorblindness8. Mutations9. Cloning10. Pedigree Charts Why use writing prompts? All students need to improve their writing skills, especially english language learners. I created these writing prompts specifically for my ELL students. Writing is typically one of the
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Biology Writing Prompts Year Long Bundle
Blood Spatter - Forensics
This attractive, engaging and content-rich 12-page mini-unit about the science and math behind blood spatter forensic analysis, heavily involving numeracy and literacy, will be enjoyed by students from middle school and up. Students learn about blood spatter analysis, conduct their own experiments and analyse their own data. Open the preview to check out the ENTIRE product!ContentsA cover page, a “Blood Facts” sheet, a double-sided worksheet to go with the fact sheet (“Bloody Math”), word search
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7th - 12th
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Biology Game - LINKAGE: A DNA Card Game
This is a **Printable File** of the actual published version of Linkage: A DNA Card Game, which is a genetics based card game about copying DNA into RNA.
In Linkage, each player links RNA cards side-by-side to build their own RNA strand, attempting to copy the shared DNA Template (in biology, this process of copying is called DNA Transcription). Players decide whether to Build on their own RNA strand, Repair their RNA strand, or Mutate an opposing strand (or the template itself.) Players earn
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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
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7th - 12th
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Fiber and Hair Analysis CER activity
As a station during my study of microscopes, kids read fictional scenarios and determine the culprits by looking at pictures of hair/fur and fibers related to their cases. Students then fill out the CER worksheets to explain how they came to their conclusions. Print and laminate the cards for longer use.
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6th - 8th
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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 Reading Comprehension Passage for Middle School Students
This forensic science reading comprehension passage is an engaging resource for middle school science teachers. It covers the processes used to solve crimes through physical evidence and includes comprehension questions to test students' understanding.The science reading passage is leveled appropriately for middle school students, and is designed to capture their interest with an engaging article and hands-on activities.(100 % Digital Download)Files included:• 1 PDF 5 Pages Ready to Print.1 Digi
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6th - 8th
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Middle School Forensics: DNA as Evidence Task Cards
Everything you need for your student to learn about DNA structure, DNA evidence, DNA vocabulary, and apply their sleuthing skills to decode who's DNA is found at the scene.Click here to SAVE 25% on this activity with our Forensic DNA Comprehensive Lesson & Task Card Bundle.This Forensic DNA Activity includes:DNA Structure Guide Card with 1 page student worksheet2 DNA ID Student Worksheets 32 DNA ID Matching Task Cards and 3 DNA Inventory Cards PLUS Student Response Sheets20 DNA Decoder Task
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle School Forensics: 8 Activity Bundle (Save 20%)
Evidence and Investigation - My Brother Didn't Do It!
My Brother Didn't Do It! is a short story which brings to life the basic Evidence and Investigation curriculum.
The 11 page short story engages as Tom tries to prove his brother Ryan is innocent of theft. Terms such as alibi, reasonable doubt, circumstantial evidence come to life in this story.
21 worksheets cover the basics of Evidence and Investigation.
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4th - 8th
Predator vs Prey WebQuest and Virtual Inquiry Lab
Introduce your students to forensic analysis and help them understand what scientists and biologists are really looking for when they classify predators and prey! This WebQuest was developed through collaboration between the Slow Cheetah Skeletons museum Director of Education and me, an upper elementary teacher. This WebQuest will allow your students to observe real-life animal skulls and identify the key features that help the animal survive. Students will stay engaged while working on cross cu
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS1-4
, 3-LS4-2
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Fingerprints - Forensic Science + hands on activity
What is most unique in this world? Something that even identical twins don't share? FINGERPRINTS! An informative lesson that includes facts, pictures, history, classification and more about fingerprints... Your students will be mesmerized to learn about something that is a part of them, yet they know so little about it...Bonus Page:Once the lesson is concluded, every student has a chance to place a finger on an ink pad, stamp it onto a sheet and sign her name under it. Students enjoy to identify
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Sherlock Holmes for Google Classroom | Reading Passage | Depth and Complexity
Your students will enjoy learning all about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's timeless hero, SHERLOCK HOLMES, with this high-interest, Close Reading, Depth & Complexity Unit!Sherlock Quote analysis and LOGIC Puzzle are included as well!Please see the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included!With the purchase of this PDF, you will receive a clickable link for access.With the digital version, you have the option to go 100% paperless.These activities are perfect for a background reading unit bef
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: CSI Reading Comprehension | Mystery Science | Google Classroom BUNDLE
Mystery Microscopic Objects activity
Students learn how microscopes can change the overall appearance of everyday objects but looking at them magnified. Students will match picture cards with the mystery picture of the object magnified. For instance, there is a mystery card with a picture of a moth wing magnified. They need to find the card that says "scales on a moth's wing" and match the two cards together. There are 18 objects total.
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5th - 8th
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Crime Scene Lab Investigation
This lab covers a wide variety of topics but mainly focuses on the Scientific Method and Inquiry process. Students will learn about the Scientific Method and Science Inquiry by delving into a fun and engaging lab. This lab includes all printable resources for the labs and how to acquire other needed resources. Students will all talk about this lab for years to come! Included Elements:1) Day by Day pacing Guide2) Crime Scene Answer3) All paper evidence4) A Lesson plan template of the Lab (with st
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Air Pollution Tragedy
This lesson has students synthesize evidence from 6 different perspectives (medical doctors (2 types), industrialists, chemists, geologists and meteorologists). For students to develop a complete explanation they must use evidence from multiple sources. The end product is a claim-evidence-reasoning, which I have my students then record & we listen and critique a few as a class.
Students use a "forensics report" journal to take notes/summarize the evidence, which they read as they move thro
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7th - 10th
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Inquiry Based Investigation - DNA Fingerprint Analysis
In this Inquiry Basted Investigation , students analyze various DNA Fingerprints and answer higher order thinking analysis questions . Also included is a Literacy in Science Extension Activity.
What is an Inquiry Based Investigation ?
When doing an Inquiry Based Investigation , students do not wait for the teacher to provide an answer. Instead, they are actively seeking solutions, designing investigations, and asking new questions, learning to think and problem solve independently. They
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Spanish Days, Months, Times and Seasons Vocabulary Practice Sopa de Letras
Title: Spanish Days, Months, Times, and Seasons Vocabulary Word SearchDescription:Explore and reinforce your knowledge of Spanish days, months, times, and seasons with this engaging word search activity! This word search is a fun and educational way to improve your Spanish language skills.Key Features:Four Categories: The word search is divided into four categories: Days, Months, Times, and Seasons. This allows you to focus on specific vocabulary themes or mix them up for a comprehensive challen
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4th - 12th
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Anatomy Notes for Skeletal: Star's Notes Skeletal & Joint Module
I. Functions pgs 4- 5
II. Classifications of bone tissue pgs 5-7
III. Classification of bone shapes pgs 8-10
IV. Methods of Learning the Bones of the Skeleton pgs 10-55
(includes flashcards)
V. Articulations pgs 56-70
(includes flashcards)
VI. Ossification Processes pgs 71-76
VII. Fractures & Healing pgs 71-81
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Saddle Joint: Yee Haw!
1. Have students curl their fingers up, stretch out
their palm, and do thumbs up with their right hand.
2. Tell students to m
DNA Edible Project
DNA Fact Sheet: base pairs and edible project (2 page) resource. File includes full color and black and white printable PDF.
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3rd - 8th
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Owl Pellet Lab (Food Chain)
This is a great lab to include while teaching your students about food chains. Students have the opportunity to dissect an owl pellet and discover the contents within. Using those pieces as clues, students will be able to answer the questions in this lab to determine where in the food chain an owl and its' prey fall, as well as what type of habitat owls live in based on their diet.
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4th - 8th
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