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STEM Camp Mystery: Who Stole the Ruby? | 1-Day Detective Challenge (Grades 1–5)
Turn your camp into a crime lab!This one-day, print-and-go STEM adventure transforms your primary campers into junior detectives—solving a thrilling mystery through science, logic, and teamwork. With zero tech required and tons of hands-on action, it’s the perfect way to energize your summer camp, STEM day, or rainy-day rescue plan! What’s the Story? A priceless ruby has vanished from Campfire Lodge. No sign of a break-in… but plenty of puzzling clues remain! Can your campers crack the case? Stu
1st - 5th
Forensics, General Science
NGSS
5-PS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
September 11th Patriot Day Reading Comprehension Passage Worksheets 9/11 CSI
Looking for a September 11th Reading Comprehension Activity to remember Patriot Day? This NO-PREP "Crack the Code" style reading comprehension activity will keep students engaged. First, your middle school students will read a high-interest reading passage about the role of forensic science in investigating the evidence of September 11, 2001 - both in understanding the events and helping to improve the safety of structures to prevent future tragedies. Then, students use the reading passage to
5th - 8th
Forensics, Science, U.S. History
100th Day Escape Room 100th Day Mystery Solve a Mystery Game Middle School 5th
Engage your students on the 100th day of school with an exciting escape room activity that combines close reading and life skills. Solve "The Case of the Vanished Vintage Clock" through deductive logic, inference, forensics, and common sense. Perfect for enhancing reading comprehension while having fun! Close Reading CHALLENGES include:Informational Text- “Processing the Evidence, Understanding the Motive” and the case of “Why Did the Vintage Cuckoo Clock Vanish?”Mystery Code Tasks 1a & 1b - Plo
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Forensics
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
+1
Ugly Christmas Sweater Escape Room Ugly Sweater Activity Christmas Mystery Game
Are you looking for a fun and engaging reading comprehension activity for the holidays? Check out this popular themed escape room and have your students unlock the "Mystery of the Swiped Sweaters!"Get your students thinking and using their analytical skills with GATER Educator's "Case of the Swiped Sweaters"! Through puzzles and challenges, students will use deductive logic, inference, forensics, and common sense to solve this mystery. Close Reading CHALLENGES include:Informational Text- “Proc
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Forensics
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
+1
Back-to-School STEM Mystery & Icebreaker Bundle | Detective Project + Team Game
Grades 1–5 | 2-Hour Project + 30-Min Icebreaker Start your year with curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking — all in one bundle!This Back-to-School STEM Mystery & Icebreaker combo is the perfect way to build classroom community while engaging students in hands-on science and logic. Easy to prep, high on fun! What’s Included 1. Mystery Teammate GameIcebreaker + Team Builder | ~30 minutesStudents secretly receive coded clue cards and must talk, trade, and use logic to figure out who th
1st - 5th
Forensics, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Sherlock Holmes Google Drive Escape Room | Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary
Bring mystery and engagement to your classroom with this Sherlock Holmes Google Drive Escape Room! Perfect for grades 5–8, this digital-only resource is hosted in Google Slides and designed for seamless use with Google Classroom. Students step into the shoes of detectives as they read, annotate, solve riddles, and crack codes to reveal a final 4-digit case solution. What’s Included: 2 pages of close reading text about Sherlock Holmes Vocabulary activities with kid-friendly detective terms Co
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Forensics, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
+1
Also included in: CSI Reading Comprehension | Mystery Science | Google Classroom BUNDLE
Pi Day Escape Room Activities March Inferencing Activities Solve a Mystery Game
Celebrate Pi Day with this FUN ESCAPE ROOM activity!Embark on a culinary adventure to decode hidden clues and track down the missing pie. Can you restore the Pudding Pie Bakery to its state of celebratory joy before Pi Day concludes? The fate of this gastronomic joy rests in your hands!The C.S.I. Escape Room activity is a great way for students to improve their analytical and logical skills; the suggested completion time is 30-45 minutes.The escape room contains 4 close reading activities and pu
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Forensics
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RI.4.4
, RI.5.4
+5
Solve a Mystery Game Crime Scene Investigation Logic Puzzle Critical Thinking
Are you seeking an engaging activity to help your students better understand inference, deductive logic, and reasoning? Crime Scene Investigation is a great theme that teaches all the skills of critical thinking in a fun and interesting way! Investigate the Basics of CSI with this exciting differentiated resource!Ready-to-Go Printables! Easy Prep! Go completely DIGITAL with this version! Click the link below to PREVIEWCrime Scene Basics for GOOGLE DriveThis workshop takes about 2 to 2 1/2 hours
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Forensics, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
, RI.5.3
+2
CSI Forensic Science. Who done it? Print & Google Classroom | Distance Learning.
C.S.I. Forensic Science - Be a detective and use science to figure out who stole the jewels from the town hall. Print Version + Google Slide Version!Your students will love doing this activity, suitable for both middle school and upper elementary. Students have to use their detective skills and examine 5 clues to figure out which one of eight suspects stole the jewels from the town hall. Each clue also has a bit of scientific information for the students to read to further enhance the students
4th - 7th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
1:45
CSI Forensic Science Video Hook. Use Science to figure out who done it!
This is an engaging video hook which can be used with my C.S.I. Forensic Science activity. Use Science to figure out who done it! Click Here to view the product: Details of the product are below.C.S.I. Forensic Science - Be a detective and use science to figure out who stole the jewels from the town hall. Your students will love doing this activity, suitable for both middle school and upper elementary. Students have to use their detective skills and examine 5 clues to figure out which one of
4th - 8th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, 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)
Detective: Morse Code & Situational Awareness Foldable One Page Book
Students will love interacting with this foldable 1 page booklet. They decipher their names in Morse Code and hone their situational awareness skills as they recall specific details from their day. What it is: A simple, one page, easy to fold booklet with new detective themed activities on each page. This resource is a one page paper that folds into a 1/4 size sheet of paper creating a small booklet for your detectives to complete. Use along with the included Morse code print out that can be u
1st - 4th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.L.4
Pot of Gold Forensic Detective Mystery (STEM Challenge) K-5
•Thank you for your purchase. This spring forensic mystery will challenge your students to become sleuths to solve the case of the missing pot of gold. A great STEM activity to incorporate during the month of march. •Materials used for these challenges include the printouts that are included. •The activities are designed for students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade, with varying activities and ranges of difficulty. •If you like these challenges check out my other STEM and Maker Challe
1st - 5th
Forensics
Clues in the Code: The Vampire Case
Can science solve a historical mystery of a vampire legend?This 15-page, Victorian-themed activity booklet turns real forensic DNA science methods into hands-on learning for upper-elementary and middle-school scientists. This booklet was written by a professional forensic scientist for elementary and middle school students learning DNA analysis methods. It is based on a TRUE historical case: JB55, The Griswold, Connecticut Vampire.What’s Inside / Skills Covered✔️ Story hook: JB55 “vampire” tomb
5th - 8th
Biology, Forensics, Other (Science)
Exploring Fossils with QR Codes
This is a great activity when starting a fossil lesson or when reviewing. It covers mold fossils, cast fossils, trace fossils, and body fossils. The QR codes take you to different websites, videos, and presentations. At the end of the lesson students are asked to make a moonshot presentation. Check out Moonshot Thinking! It is something that every classroom can use.
3rd - 6th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Forensics
Design Challenge Bundle - Forensic Science (Projects)
This is a collection of content applications that address the most common science areas found in middle and high school settings. Each challenge is introduced with a context statement and a brief scenario that helps to set the stage for introducing the dilemma. The challenge invites the students to solve the problem while adhering to specific limitations and rules. While possible procedures are provided for all the design briefs, they should never be considered the only procedures. The ratio
5th - 10th
Chemistry, Forensics
Coding Worksheets | Grades 1-3 | Decode a Message
An exciting coding activity designed specifically for students in grades 1 to 3! Get ready to embark on an epic coding adventure as you unravel hidden messages using a clever code system. Key Features: Students follow a code system but also get to make their own code system. Students practice their emerging coding skills by solving the mystery messages provided, but also the secret messages their classmates make. Answer Key and Instructions provided!You may also be interested in another grade
1st - 3rd
Forensics, Math, Reading
I'M IMPRESSED - A DESIGN CHALLENGE PROJECT
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science (in this case, specifically, tool marks) and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This challenge presents an opportunity for students to develop a reasonable procedure for creating and comparing tool impressions. It is anticipated that students will make and record accurate observations, draw reasonable inferences, and write data-supported conclusions. It should be noted that students
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Forensics
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.6-8.7
+12
Also included in: Design Challenge Bundle - Forensic Science (Projects)
THE FORENSIC SCIENCE CODE OF ETHICS, High School Forensic Science Bulletin Bo
THE FORENSIC SCIENCE CODE OF ETHICS, High School Forensic Science Bulletin Board Decor, High School Forensic Science Door Decor, High School Forensic Science Binder Cover, High School Forensic Science Banner, High School Forensic Science Name Tags, High School Forensic Science Quote, High School Forensic Science Hallway Display, #147 #BYOB Includes: The words in this product read: THE FORENSIC SCIENCE CODE OF ETHICS 1 Binder Cover 1 Pennant Banner 4 Name Tags/Labels Sheet Size is Letter P
3rd - 12th, Higher Education
Forensics, Science
Mythbuster STEAM Challenge | Scientific Inquiry | Fact vs. Opinion | Grades 3–5
Transform your classroom into a mini science lab with this engaging Mythbusters STEAM Challenge—a hands-on investigation that helps students separate fact from opinion using real scientific testing. Perfect for 3rd–5th grade, this lesson invites learners to evaluate everyday “claims,” gather evidence, run fair tests, and draw meaningful conclusions based on data. If you’ve ever wished your students would slow down, think critically, and base their ideas on evidence rather than guesses, this wo
3rd - 5th
Forensics, Literature, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.B.3
, W.3.2
, W.4.2
+3
LIP SERVICE - A DESIGN CHALLENGE PROJECT
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This challenge presents an opportunity for students to develop a reasonable procedure for creating and comparing lip prints. It is anticipated that students will make and record accurate observations, draw reasonable inferences, and write data-supported conclusions. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this fore
5th - 8th
Forensics
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.6-8.7
+15
Also included in: Design Challenge Bundle - Forensic Science (Projects)
HAIRY SCARY - A DESIGN CHALLENGE PROJECT
This challenge was crafted as an application activity for a unit on microscope study or as a research/problem-solving quest with a forensic twist focusing on the structure of different kinds of hair. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this forensic investigation. It is for this reason that a variety of interpretations may be valid and should be accepted so long as these contentions are supported by data.
5th - 10th
Biology, Forensics
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.6-8.7
+13
Also included in: Design Challenge Bundle - Forensic Science (Projects)
TOOTH TROUBLE - A DESIGN CHALLENGE PROJECT
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science (in this case, specifically, teeth marks) and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This challenge presents an opportunity for students to develop a reliable procedure for gathering data then continues by asking students to verify if the human attribute being observed could be used as a personal identifier. It is also anticipated that students will make and record accurate observations
5th - 9th
Forensics, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.4
+14
Also included in: Design Challenge Bundle - Forensic Science (Projects)
SLOPPY COPY - A DESIGN CHALLENGE PROJECT
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science (in this case, fingerprinting) and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this forensic investigation. It is for this reason that a variety of interpretations may be valid and should be accepted so long as these contentions are supported by data.
5th - 10th
Forensics, Writing
CCSS, NGSS
W.8.1
, W.8.1b
, CCRA.W.1
+14
Also included in: Design Challenge Bundle - Forensic Science (Projects)
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