Creator: Nancy Clark | visit site
Grade Range: 6 - 11
This teacher-created <i> Forensics </i> site is a stunning compilation of ideas, resources, and laboratory activities to keep you supplied in forensic thinking for a good long time. Lesson plans, worksheets, and even puzzles are available for downloading and printing here. Fuel your interest in forensics and increase your scientific background knowledge at the same time.
In the Classroom
Whether teaching a course that is purely forensic science or seeking a hook to capture student interest in science through the topic of forensics, this resource is extremely useful. Why do all that searching for yourself? Nancy Clark has taken the time and done all the work. Science and language arts teachers can team up together to use this site. Most students love a compelling mystery and the chance to solve it! There is nonfiction reading here that will fit both curricula. The science teacher can answer questions about DNA, fingerprinting, etc., and the language arts teacher can help students with strategies for reading nonfiction. First, try something short like a video clip, and if you like it, dig deeper and incorporate more into your lessons. The lessons here would integrate nicely into biology or chemistry. Looking for more? Try this <a href="/lessons/forensics/index.cfm ">TeachersFirst Exclusive unit</a> for more science inquiry lessons using forensics.
At Home
Most kids love a compelling mystery, and the chance to solve it! Choose one of the activities for your teen to do on a long, rainy weekend or during summer vacation when the boredom sets in. Go beyond the TV show crime scenes to more involvement!