This is the perfect introduction to your Trace Evidence Unit! Your students will learn about Trace Evidence and its value in Forensic Science. Then they explore the Locard Exchange Principle with a fun, simple activity. 

Resource includes:

• Google Slides to introduce the lesson and explain the activity: 12 Slides
• Student Sheet: includes places for taking notes, instructions for the activity, activity responses and reflection questions
• Detailed teaching guide with tips and tricks for getting the most out of this lesson!

Materials needed for the Locard Exchange Activity:

• Clear tape
• Microscopes 
• Articles of clothing (I have students bring these from home)

The activity in this lesson is simple to set up and complete. Students get a very clear understanding of the Locard Exchange Principle. Through discussion questions, they are challenged to critique the principle and apply it to the practice of Forensic Science.

More resources available for your Trace Evidence Unit:

• Introduction to Trace Evidence: Locard Exchange Activity
• Human Hair Evidence Notes + Review
• Human Hair Lab
• Animal Hair Notes + Lab + Review
• Fiber Evidence Notes + Review
• Fiber Evidence Case Study Video Guide
• Fiber Evidence Lab: Four Fiber Analysis Tests
• Hair and Fiber Review Game!
• Hair and Fiber Evidence Test

Click HERE to see the full Pacing Guide and know how this resource fits into the whole Forensic Science Curriculum.

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