Looking for activities and resources to use in your Forensics course? The following are suitable for any high school setting, whether it is a full-year course, or a unit within another science class. Click on a topic below to find out more.
Implementing Mock Crime Scene – a full introduction to creating a mock crime scene that includes scenarios, student handouts, forms, etc. This is the culminating project in my high school course.
Introduction to Forensics |
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| Curriculum Unit Plan – a complete plan that includes lectures, activities, lesson plans, alignment to NGSS and Common core standards, plus links to several free resources including prezis, vocabulary lists and quizlets, etc. There are a few links to paid resources but they are not required to use the unit plan!
Introduction to Forensics Pinterest Board – my Pinterest board with any interesting links, resources, products, websites that go with the Intro unit Introduction to Forensics – a free prezi lecture or a PowerPoint presentation with a note guide for students to fill in. This is a great introduction for a course in Forensics or a unit within another science course! Laws & Evidence – a free prezi lecture that introduces the types of evidence, criminal vs. civil law, etc. with a note guide for students to fill in. History of Forensics Timeline – a project for students to do online research about the history of forensic investigation and create their own timeline as a compilation of their research FBI Crime Lab Video Worksheet – a guide for students as they watch an episode of Modern Marvels that introduces the FBI crime lab in Quantico, Virginia – possibly the most state-of-the-art crime lab in the world! |
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Crime Scene Protocols |
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| Curriculum Unit Plan – a complete 5 day unit plan (this is for 90-minute blocks so if you have short blocks it could be 2 weeks for you!)
Crime Scene Protocols Pinterest Board – my Pinterest board with any interesting links, resources, products, websites that go with this unit Crime Scene Protocols – a free prezi lecture presentation with a note guide for students to fill in |
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Fingerprint Evidence |
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| Fingerprint Evidence Pinterest Board – my Pinterest board with any interesting links, resources, products, websites that go with the Fingerprinting unit |  |
Hair & Fiber Evidence |
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| Hair & Fiber Evidence Inspiration – a list of resources for teachers |  |
Human Remains |
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| Forensic Anthropology Pinterest Board – my Pinterest board with any interesting links, resources, products, websites that go along with human bones, skeletal remains, etc.
Forensic Pathology Pinterest Board – my Pinterest board with any interesting links, resources, products, websites that have good information about decomposition, determining time of death, cause of death, etc. Forensic Pathology prezi – a free prezi lecture on determining time of death and cause of death using Algor Mortis, Rigor Mortis, and Livor Mortis. Also, the steps of an autopsy are given. A powerpoint and student note guide are available as well. Virtual Autopsy Activity – great, easy activity that students will enjoy. Great sub plan activity too! |
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DNA Evidence |
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DNA Evidence Pinterest Board – my Pinterest board with any interesting links, resources, products, websites that go with the DNA unit DNA Evidence Lecture – a free prezi lecture on DNA evidence that includes gel electrophoresis and amplifying a DNA sample using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) A powerpoint and student note guide are available as well. |
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Blood Evidence |
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| Blood Evidence Pinterest Board – my Pinterest board with any interesting links, resources, products, websites that go with the Blood unit |  |
Drugs & Toxicology |
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| Drugs & Poisons Pinterest Board – my Pinterest board with any interesting links, resources, products, websites that go with the Intro unit |  |
Questioned Documents |
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