2nd Grade Forensics Resources
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Fingerprint Science Experiment | Forensics
Students will become detectives and investigate their fingerprints!! This STEM fingerprint science experiment covers the three types of fingerprints and teaches super fun facts about fingerprints in humans and animals. This is an easy science experiment that works great with any age students! Digital Science Experiment - Google Version IncludedWHAT'S INCLUDED?Pg. 1- All About Fingerprints (fill in the blank option)Pg. 2- Types of FingerprintsPg. 3- Ink Pad Fingerprints and ObservationsPg. 4- C
K - 5th
Forensics, General Science, Science
Also included in: 7 Easy Science Experiments Teach The Scientific Method Bundle
End of the Year Activities SPY Day School LAB Theme Day
Are you looking for an engaging theme day to motivate and reward your students while still sneaking in learning? This SPY Themed Day download is perfect for your needs! It has step-by-step instructions, 6 centers, mysteries to solve, and more! Students can learn how to lift fingerprints, make id badges and avoid lasers in order to become secret agents! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW!**** Watch the SPY VIDEO to turn your classroom into a solving mystery LABPg. 1 Cover Pg. 2-4 Plan Pg. 5 Materials Pg
K - 5th
Forensics, Reading, Science
CCSS
RL.K.1
, SL.1.1
, SL.1.1a
+5
Also included in: End of the Year Theme Days BUNDLED | Activities
Human Body Systems Primary Posters
These human body systems posters were created as a review and anchor for the following systems:
The Skeletal System
The Muscular System
The Digestive System
The Circulatory System
The Respiratory System
The Nervous System
The Urinary System
Each poster contains a brief summary of the systems function as well as an image. The set also includes mini-posters for each body system, and an additional set of the posters with key parts labeled (like heart, aorta, veins, arteries, etc.)
You can check
K - 5th
Anatomy, Forensics, Science
Detective and Fingerprint No Prep Activity Packet and Worksheets
This " Detective and Fingerprint No Prep Activity Packet and Worksheets " has 37 pages - no prep required - so the packet is a quick and fun way to teach about detectives and fingerprints with many printable worksheets. There are options with these activities for kids at all levels between Grades 1 and 5. Please note that not all activities in this packet will meet your class' particular levels, but there should be enough variation in the resources from your high flyers to those that are more
1st - 5th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics
Also included in: Job and Careers Ever-Growing Activity Packet Bundle
Lab Activity Forensics Unit 3: Investigating a Crime Scene (Virtual Friendly)
In this lab, students will investigate a mock crime scene and evaluate a mock scenario. All resources you need are provided including Student lab sheetCrime scene processing formCrime scene sketch formCrime scene staging resourcesEvidence tagsUse this lab alone, with my Unit 3 Lesson Plan, or get the Complete Unit 3 Resource File that includes: Unit/Daily Lesson PlanUnit 3: PPTLab: Investigating a Crime SceneCrime Scene Setup Resources (images, scenario, sketch form, evidence processing form.
K - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Forensics, Science
Also included in: Forensics Unit 3: The Crime Scene Bundle (6 Products!)
Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) and Detective Unit
Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) shows are all the rage now... Who doesn't love a good mystery? Your students will just flip over the interactive hands-on activities included in this Common Core aligned unit! There are a multitude of learning opportunities, in a variety of subjects.
Included you will find:
~Crime Scene Investigator Badges for students to wear during unit.
~Schema Building and Vocabulary Activities: Here you'll find word wall cards, brainstorming printables, a vocabulary note
1st - 3rd
Forensics, Informational Text, Writing
Detective Clip Art
This set has 8 boys, 7 boys and a cute beagle in different detective poses with magnify glasses, in disguise, taking photographs and using a flashlight. Also in set is a camera, flashlight, badge, top secret and evidence stamp, 2 moustaches, sunglasses, binoculars, 3 different footprints, paw print, fingerprint, and 6 magnify glasses in blue, red, green, yellow, purple and orange.
75 pieces of art in all, color and black and white.
Perfect for TPT Sellers, worksheets and activities, bulletin bo
PreK - 5th
For All Subjects, Forensics
PebbleGO Research It: Forces & Motion
Students will use this companion recording sheet to conduct research on properties of materials/matter using PebbleGO as a digital resource.
2nd Grade GA Performance Science Standard:
S2P3. Students will demonstrate changes in speed and direction using pushes and pulls.
a. Demonstrate how pushing and pulling an object affects the motion of the object.
b. Demonstrate the effects of changes of speed on an object.
1st - 4th
Forensics, Physical Science, Science
Fingerprint Clip Art Set | Thumbprint Clipart for Science and Forensics
Add a creative forensic twist to your classroom resources with this fingerprint clip art collection, perfect for science, criminology, or identity themed lessons. This set includes a variety of high quality thumbprint and fingerprint graphics to help bring your teaching materials to life, whether you're creating worksheets, bulletin boards, or digital resources. ➨ What You’ll Get:38 total fingerprint images2 styles: with and without black outlinesEach style includes versions with transparent an
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
For All Subjects, Forensics, Science
Running A Classroom Crime Scene
Someone has kidnapped the Principal! Use the physical and written clues plus your inferencing skills to work out 'whodunit!' YOU decide who kidnaps the Principal and set the clues according to what physical evidence you have available. You can make it as hard or as easy as you want to in order to differentiate for your class. This set includes easy to follow full instructions, all of the blank templates you need as well as an editable interactive PowerPoint to help keep the process moving. Both
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Forensics
Mystery Unit Activities & Detective Games | Fingerprints, Detective Games & more
Fun, low-prep mystery unit - great for back to school! This mini bundle includes a lesson plan, colorful flashcards, forensic booklet, and activity instructions. Add some detective activities to your mystery genre study! Your kids will love analyzing fingerprints and solving logic puzzles. This package includes the following:Forensics Fingerprinting Booklet Fingerprinting Activity (individual pages) – If you choose to NOT print it as a booklet Lesson plan with teacher’s notes and background
2nd - 4th
Forensics
Who Sent the Cake? Using Science to Solve a Mystery
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2nd - 3rd
Chemistry, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Science for Kids, 3rd grade resources
Using Claim Evidence Reasoning: The Mystery of the Barefoot Burglar
Students will be drawn into this mystery from the very beginning as they use clues (evidence) to support their claims to answer the question: Who Is the Barefoot Burglar? They will also learn about the 3 types of fingerprints and how no two people have been found to have the same fingerprints -- they are totally unique! If you have small hand lenses that you can give to each student they can determine their own fingerprints as they are solving this mystery. Get started today and introduce yo
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Forensics, General Science
Fingerprint Science Lab
This is an investigation into fingerprint types and occurrences. It is a science and math lesson that involves the students classifying their own fingerprints and finding out the most common type of fingerprint. It takes anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the amount of background knowledge the students have. The students also have the opportunity to work with a buddy and as a class. This could be done as a science fair project!
1st - 6th
Forensics, General Science, Graphing
Basic Climate Change Causes & Everyday Action Worksheets
Engage young learners with this comprehensive Climate Change Worksheets for Grades 2-4 bundle! This ready-to-use, print-and-go resource introduces the greenhouse effect, carbon footprint, fossil fuels, deforestation, ocean acidification, albedo feedback loops, and everyday climate action through age-appropriate science, relatable analogies, and hands-on activities. Perfect for elementary science lessons, homeschooling, SEL integration, or substitute teacher plans, the 38-page PDF include
2nd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Forensics
Soil Uses- Natural Resource
Soil a Natural Resource
How is soil used?
Sort the pictures. What products are made from soil and what is not made from soil?
PreK - 2nd
Environment, Forensics, Science
Crime Scene Investigation, CSI, Detective Unit, Mystery, Escape Room, Elementary
Tired of science lessons that fall flat? Looking for a way to ignite critical thinking and problem-solving in your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade science classes? Unleash the inner detective in your students with the Engaging CSI STEM Escape Room: Kid-Friendly Forensic Science Unit for Grades 2-5! This comprehensive and ready-to-go unit transforms your classroom into a thrilling crime-solving adventure, saving you precious planning time while delivering unparalleled engagement. Watch as students
2nd - 5th
Forensics, General Science, Not Subject Specific
Mystery Madness Detectives {literacy and science activities}
This is a 23 page packet full of activities to supplement a mystery or detective theme for grades K-2. Watch out Sherlock Holmes!
Graphics by melonheadz @ http://melonheadzillustrating.blogspot.com/
included:
2 forensic science activities
mystery vocab sheets- can be used a matching game
several different types of graphic organizers
"What's in the crime scene evidence bag?" game
Mystery Interactive journaling with labels
Social Studies tie ins
Activating strategies for the unit
K - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Forensics, General Science
Discover Fingerprints: A Science Center for Primary Grades
Discover Fingerprints in a fun, hands-on science center that is appropriate for students in the primary grades.
Students are asked to use hand lenses to examine their fingerprints and those of a partners.
Students will then lift their own fingerprints and compare and contrast them with partners. They will also find out the "pattern" type of their fingerprint.
Included is: full teacher directions and discussion masters, student activity sheets, a center sign, center directions, and a fingerpri
PreK - 3rd
Forensics, Science
Lab Safety and Equipment Bundle (PPT w/review, Notes w/fillintheblank, quiz)
Get your science class started the right way with this engaging Lab Safety & Equipment Bundle! Perfect for middle school and high school students, this resource helps students learn important lab rules, identify common laboratory equipment, and practice safe scientific procedures in a fun and interactive way. This bundle includes: Lab Safety and Equipment PowerPoint (This one you can post to your students online)Lab Safety and Equipment PowerPoint (With review; Use the review as a bellringer or
1st - 12th
Biology, Forensics, General Science
FORENSICS The 7S's of Crime Scene Investigation Posters PRINT SCIENCE CLASSROOM
FORENSIC SCIENCE CLASSROOM DECOR Perfect for Middle School, High School, or any place Crime Scene Basics is taught These 7S's of Crime Scene Investigating Posters are the perfect addition to any classroom where forensics, critical thinking, and problem-solving is practiced. These posters teach students the basic procedures of investigating a crime using the SEVEN S's mnemonic device. Clean and simple with only text, three versions are included to meet your classroom decorating needs. Keep stud
1st - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Crime Week Detective Notebook-Forensics
Crime Week! Never witnessed more learning occur in one week than during crime week! Problem-solving, critical thinking, inferring, and collaborating! This product includes 31 pages to bind together to create a detective notebook. The following pages are in this package... 2 Cover Pages to choose from What is Forensic Science? Crime Scene Sketch Page Evidence Page List of Suspects Questions for the Suspects A Lesson on Fingerprints Fingerprint Identification Suspect's Fingerprints 8 pages of d
2nd - 4th
Forensics, Informational Text, Science
Secret Agent Badges & Fingerprint Cards
Create an engaging lesson using secret agent badges and fingerprint cards! This comes with 26 secret agent badges with pre-made code names as well as a blank badge if you would like to create your own secret agent names. Also included is a fingerprint card where students can record their finger prints!
1st - 6th
Forensics, Science
Magnets--Attract or Repel? Sorting Worksheet
A way for students to test and then cut and sort the everyday objects (picture-word cards) as magnetic (attract) or non-magnetic (repel). Essential vocabulary is reviewed--attract and repel. It can also be done as a follow-up or quiz after a magnets investigation/lab is performed.
K - 5th
Forensics, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: MAGNETS Bundle! Grades 1-3 - Sorting Center and Worksheets
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About 2nd grade science forensics resources
On TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers), 2nd Grade Science Forensics Resources give young learners a playful introduction to how scientists observe, compare, and draw conclusions. This topic often includes hands-on investigations that feel like detective work while staying age appropriate for second grade. Teachers look for activities that build careful observation, listening, and evidence-based reasoning without overwhelming students. It is a fun way to connect science skills with curiosity and problem solving.
Teachers can find fingerprint analysis sheets, ink chromatography labs, crime scene clues, recording pages, and simple lesson plans that guide each step. Many sets also include task cards, centers, exit tickets, and assessments, which makes it easier to mix whole-group instruction with independent practice. These formats are helpful because they break a big idea into short, manageable parts that second graders can actually complete. Answer keys and printable materials also save time when planning and checking student work.
In the classroom, a teacher might set up a mock investigation station with clue cards, evidence logs, and a simple suspect chart. Students can rotate through the activity, compare fingerprints, and record observations without needing a lot of extra prep. This makes it easy to turn a science block into an engaging mystery lesson that still supports standards-based learning. Ready-to-use resources help teachers focus on guiding discussion and encouraging students to think like scientists.
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