This photocopy master contains simple, yet fun, hands-on introductory forensic activities. Tasks may require simple science materials that are readily available in most homes and school science resource centres. Sections focus on examining lip prints, fingerprints, teeth prints, blood drops, DNA, handwriting, identikit pictures, lie detectors, mystery substances, shoe prints and much more.
I have started using this with a Year 11 (age 16) New Zealand class Unit Standard (Internally assesssed). I am an author myself, having published 10 books with Pearson Education, although I probably will continue with them rather than write with TeachersPayTeachers. The assessment will be provided by New Zealand Association of Science Educators, and involves students taking fingerprints from a "crime scene". The forensic science unit provides a wealth of information that enables me to construct a crime scene that is valid and achievable by my students. Over the next 2-3 weeks we will be doing many of the activities in the unit. The unit instructions are very clear and it is easy to assemble what is needed for the practicals. The background material is clear and informative. I have only started the unit, so have not become aware of any drawbacks or weaknesses. I may make further comments when we have finished the unit.
But I am confident that there will be few weaknesses, if any.
David Layzell (davetheroman@gmail.com)
October 12, 2007
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How many pages or activities are there?
April 17, 2011
Hi - thanks for the query. Forensic Science has 56 pages, 49 of which are activity pages.
Hope this helps,
Tim, Ready-Ed Publications
April 17, 2011
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