3rd 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
Human Body Systems Posters + Cards Pack Labeled or not, Colored or Black + White
This Human Body Systems Posters Pack includes these body systems: Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory, Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular. Also includes three major organs: the heart, brain, and lungs as well as picture cards and description cards. Everything comes in colored or black and white. You can also choose labeled or not labeled. No Prep involved. Take a look at the preview for a closer look. Hang these up during your unit on the human body for reference and a pop of color! If you l
3rd - 6th
Anatomy, Forensics, Science
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
Science Careers - What is a Scientist? STEM Careers & Scientist Posters
Connect science careers to your classroom with this science bulletin board set featuring scientist posters that help your students understand What is a Scientist? and What Do Scientists Do? These visuals expose students to STEM careers and help them see the many types of scientists they could become! Use these posters as a science bulletin board display, career day feature, or ongoing inspiration for students interested in STEM or science careers. They're the perfect visual to inspire and sho
3rd - 6th
Engineering, 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
Murder Mystery for Inferencing (SpongeBob Themed) EDITATBLE
Someone has murdered Mr. Krab’s and they think SpongeBob is to blame! Use these clues to find the culprit! This idea was made by someone else, I created easy to use cards to give students a better visual To go along with this resource. Print front to back, cut out, and laminate for long lasting use. Inside, you will Find: 9 Red Cards are the Evidence found at the scene of the crime. 7 Yellow Cards are the motives of the characters. 7 Green Cards are the witness and what they have to say. ______
3rd - 10th
English Language Arts, Forensics, Reading
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
Westward Expansion Fun Activities Pioneer Life Solve a Mystery Game CSI Project
Bring the Wild West to life with this CSI Mystery for Kids—a high-interest logic and inference activity perfect for upper-elementary enrichment, sub plans, centers, or seasonal classroom fun! The Chuckwagon Challenge blends reading comprehension, deductive reasoning, critical thinking, and Westward Expansion themes into one unforgettable adventure. Students follow real CSI protocols, analyze evidence, evaluate motives, compare statements, and use logic puzzles to solve a pioneer-themed myst
3rd - 6th
Forensics, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
, RI.4.1
+9
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
CSI Forensics Unit for Gifted & Upper Elementary (NGSS Aligned)
Forensic Science Lesson Plans for Grades 3–5 with NGSS StandardsUnlock the excitement of crime-solving science with this adaptable Forensics Curriculum designed for grades 3–5 students! Perfect for your science block, STEM lab, or enrichment period, this all-in-one forensic science unit will transform your classroom into a CSI-style investigation zone—no lab coat required! This comprehensive, standards-aligned forensic science unit helps young learners develop critical thinking, observation,
3rd - 8th
Chemistry, Forensics, General Science
Fingerprint Detective Challenge –10 Forensic Science Pack
Engage your students with this Fingerprint Detective Challenge Pack – the perfect mix of mystery, science, and problem-solving for the classroom. Designed for grades 3–6, this activity builds observation skills while introducing the real-world science of fingerprints. This resource includes: 10 unique fingerprint challenges (Round 1–Round 10) where students compare prints and spot the mismatches.Answer keys for quick teacher reference.Teacher instructions with tips for classroom use and extensi
3rd - 8th
Biology, Forensics, Other (Science)
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
PBL- Forensic Science Homeschool Co-op Mystery Class for 3rd-5th Grade
Who De-Moo-ed the Mascot? A 13-Lesson Forensic Science Mystery Unit Study for 3rd–5th Grade Your students become detectives. The classroom becomes a crime lab. The mascot? Missing in action. 🐄 What Happened to Sir Moo-a-Lot? Right before the big pep rally, disaster strikes—the school’s beloved cow mascot costume, Sir Moo-a-Lot, vanishes! Left behind are a pile of cow spots, a broken megaphone, and a suspicious trail of glitter. Now, it’s up to your class of junior sleuths to follow the evi
3rd - 5th
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
Forensic Science Career Stations Activity
Are your students doing a forensics unit? Are they interested in the different careers available in forensic science? This is a great activity that will expose them to 10 forensic science careers! Each poster has a quick informational text about a forensics career (10 careers total). Students will have: 1) an overview of forensic science sheet, 2) a graphic organizer to visit each "career station" and record 3 interesting take-aways, and 3) a self-reflection "Forensics and Me" sheet where th
3rd - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Forensics, General 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
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About 3rd grade science forensics resources
On TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers), 3rd Grade Science Forensics Resources can support curious students as they explore observation, evidence, and scientific thinking in a kid-friendly way. These resources often introduce forensics through simple, age-appropriate tasks that feel like a mystery to solve. Teachers can use them to connect science with reading, writing, and problem solving in one lesson. The format works well for helping third graders practice careful thinking while staying engaged.
Teachers can find task cards, reading passages, lab activities, worksheets, and lesson plans that break forensics into manageable pieces. Some resources focus on clues, fingerprint analysis, or evidence sorting, while others include comprehension questions and recording sheets. These formats are helpful because they make it easy to differentiate instruction and keep students actively involved. Many sets also include answer keys, which saves time during review and grading.
In the classroom, a teacher might set up a forensics center during science time and let students rotate through short, hands-on stations. A ready-made resource makes it simple to print, prep, and teach without building everything from scratch. Students can examine clues, record observations, and explain their reasoning in a clear, structured way. That kind of routine helps the lesson run smoothly and gives teachers more time to support small groups.
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