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BACK TO SCHOOL! Microscope Mystery Lab: The Great Ferret Escape MS & HS
Your students will love this hands-on forensic science investigation as they use their microscope skills to analyze mysterious residues from a classroom “crime scene” and crack the case! ✨ What’s Inside: ✅ Differentiated worksheets ✅ Next-day quiz in 2 formats (with answer key + rubric) ✅ Teacher notes packed with tips for differentiation & extension ✅ Full answer key Perfect for upper elementary through college—this lab works as an extension activity, science centers, or RTI. No matter
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Biology, Environment, Forensics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
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
CSI: Trace Evidence | FULL LESSON (3rd-6th)
Trace Evidence Forensic Science FULL LESSON Engage your students in a hands-on forensic science investigation as they explore trace evidence, hair, and fibers! This highly visual and interactive lesson walks students through how forensic scientists analyze tiny clues to solve big cases. Students will learn that forensic scientists don’t guess—they compare! while completing activities, analyzing evidence, and practicing critical thinking skills. 📊 What’s Included:✔️ 25-slide presentation (PD
3rd - 6th
Forensics, General Science
Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Activity
Teach good observation and inference skills in this fun, easy to prep, inquiry science activity. Students use observation and inferences to solve the mystery of the broken pencils. Perfect for forensic and inquiry units, and the beginning of the school year.This is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses a common everyday classroom supply, pencils! In this inquiry lab activity students read a short newspaper article about a pencil thief who is sneaking into classrooms and breaking pencils. The
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Forensics, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-3
Evidence and Investigation Forensics Unit
It's time to think like CSI! Turn your students into a bunch of top-notch crime scene investigators with this ENTIRE UNIT on forensics! Featuring eight different investigative topics and chalk full of labs and activities, this packet is all you need to start teaching. Keep on reading below to see what’s included! (Note: This is a comprehensive unit for Evidence and Investigation, and lines up with the Alberta Program of Studies.) =============================== WHAT YOU GET ================
4th - 7th
Forensics, Science
Also included in: Evidence and Investigation Forensics Bundle
Digital Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Holiday Activity
An exciting Christmas themed mini-inquiry science lab! Teach and reinforce good observation and inference skills in this fun easy to prep activity. Your students will love solving the mystery of the candy cane crime! Perfect for forensic units, inquiry units, and the holiday season.***This version is DIGITAL ONLY.***Click here for print and digital bundle.ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONThis is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses candy canes! In this inquiry lab activity students read a short n
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Forensics, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-3
Comparing Plant and Animal Cells Crime Scene Investigation Lab with Stations
This purchase is a lab activity using microscopes. In the form of a crime scene investigation, students visit different stations and examine plant and animal cells under the microscope. They create detailed drawings of their observations and decide who they believe committed the crime. They also compare plant and animal cells using Venn diagrams. A PowerPoint introduces the crime and the task. Station Instructions are made for each station.
4th - 7th
Biology, Forensics, Science
Forensic Science Middle School CSI Physical & Chemical Changes in Matter Lab
Looking for a fun physical and chemical properties activities? In this forensic science activity for middle school students, students will identify unknown substances to solve a "crime." Unlike other forensics activities, this lab will not give your students nightmares! This activity is perfect for traditional classrooms, enrichment programs/camps, homeschool co-ops, and homeschool students. This is a great alternative to graphic or scary CSI activities. This lab is easy to set up with common
5th - 9th
Forensics, Science
NGSS
5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-2
Checks Lab: Discovering the Nature and Tentativeness of Science Activity
My students LOVE this lab because they get to be like detectives as they pull out clues and use critical thinking skills to solve the puzzle. The basic premise: students are divided into small groups. Each group has an envelope with 20 different checks and documents. They will draw out five documents at a time and try to hypothesize what is happening. For example, one check is to the "Regional Hospital." They could hypothesize that someone was in an accident, got sick, had a baby, etc. Each time
5th - 12th
Forensics, General Science, Science
Also included in: Earth Science Large Bundle of 33 Activities, Labs and Worksheets
Christmas Science Inquiry Investigation & STEM Activity Middle School Print Only
Engaged your students with this fun and festive science investigation. Using observation and data analysis, students apply the scientific method to solve a holiday mystery. Perfect for December STEM lesson, this hands-on low-prep activity keeps students engaged before winter break.***This version is PRINT ONLY.***Click here for print and digital bundle.ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONThis is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses candy canes! In this inquiry activity students read a short newspaper article
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Forensics, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-3
Heart Dissection | Biology 3-D Human Anatomy Paper Dissection Model & Lesson
Let’s get to the heart of anatomy. ❤️ This Inside Out Science Heart Dissection Model brings cardiac structure and function to life with an interactive, hands-on approach that helps students truly understand how the heart works. Featuring both anterior and posterior surfaces and detailed interior chambers, this 3-D paper model goes far beyond flat textbook diagrams. What makes this heart model stand out? Inside, students will find moveable sliders that demonstrate how the tricuspid and mitral
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Anatomy, Biology, Forensics
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
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
Animal Skull Identification Lab - Live and Virtual Google Apps Lesson Options
Animal Skull Identification Lab for MammalsWhether you are planning to run an animal skull hands-on lab OR you are looking for an enrichment activity to build deductive reasoning skills, our Animal Skull Identification Lab packet provides you with all the information you need for a no- to low-prep time learning activity. The Animal Skull Identification Lab is now available as a: PDF file to be used in-class as part of your live teaching lessonGoogle Slides document to be assigned through your
5th - 12th
Biology, Forensics, Science
Forensic Science | Crime Scene Investigation & DNA Fingerprints Evidence Cases
Step into the shoes of a forensic investigator! Students travel through exciting “lab stops” across the Passport to Forensic Science, exploring the science behind crime-scene investigation, observation, and evidence-based reasoning — all through hands-on, creative, cross-curricular activities. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school classrooms, this immersive STEM-meets-ELA passport includes science experiments, critical thinking challenges, and writing reflections that build observatio
4th - 6th
Biology, Chemistry, Forensics
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
, RI.4.7
+63
Plant Structures & Functions Plant Reproduction Lab Parts of the Flower Diagram
Looking for a creative way to introduce or review Plant Reproduction with your students? This interactive, inquiry-based investigation is designed for middle school life science students. Students take on the role of flower detectives to solve reproductive mysteries. Perfect for lessons on flower anatomy, pollination, fertilization, and reproduction, this resource encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving while making science fun and memorable. What’s Included?Complete
5th - 8th
Biology, Forensics, Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
CSI Forensics | Forensic Science Microscope Crime Scene Analysis Lab Activity
This forensics / forensic science lab investigation will keep your kids guessing as they use their microscope skills to examine a crime scene for various residues to determine who committed the awful act of stealing the school mascot. Whodunnit? This immersive mascot mystery requires a few microscopes and a scientific eye as students observe various residues and act like detectives to try and determine who the culprit is! This lab is easy to implement using household items such as garlic powd
5th - 11th
Biology, Environment, Forensics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Fall Halloween Science Lab Activity Middle School Candy Corn Experiment NGSS
An exciting Halloween themed science lab! Teach and reinforce scientific inquiry skills in this fun easy to prep activity. Your upper elementary and middle school students will love solving the mystery of the candy corn catastrophe! Perfect for forensic units, inquiry units, and the fall season.ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONThis is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses candy corn! In this lab activity students read a short newspaper article about a candy corn criminal who is sneaking around town destr
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Forensics, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-3
FORENSIC SCIENCE Handwriting Analysis Lab Experiment Grades 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
Handwriting Analysis – Forensic Science Lab ActivityExplore the fascinating world of forensic science with this Handwriting Analysis lab activity, designed for students in grades 4-8. This engaging hands-on activity introduces students to the science behind handwriting analysis and its role in criminal investigations. What’s Included?**(Now Available in COLOR & BLACK/WHITE VERSIONS)**1. Lesson Plan – A detailed, step-by-step guide with a breakdown of materials and procedures, timed for easy
4th - 8th
Forensics, Science
CCSS
W.4.2
, W.5.2
, W.6.2
+2
Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab 4-8 Genetics Chromosomes Nucleus Genes Heredity
🍓 Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab & Lesson Engaging DNA extraction lab for Grades 3–8! Hands-on strawberry DNA activity with student worksheets, teacher guide, answer key, and NGSS alignment. Perfect for life science, genetics, or back-to-school labs.Bring science to life with this fun, low-prep Strawberry DNA Lab! Students will smash strawberries, filter their samples, and use cold alcohol to make DNA strands appear before their eyes. Along the way, they’ll learn how each step works and connect
5th - 8th
Biology, Forensics, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS3-1
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Forensic Science Activity: Hands on Escape Room
Students use forensic evidence, teamwork, and critical thinking to solve this CSI Crime scene escape room. In the activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of forensic evidence (fingerprints, shoe prints, unknown powder, and pen samples) and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and prove their innocence by figuring out who really committed the crime. Great for a science class, forensics class, or just for fun!!** CLICK HERE fo
5th - 7th
Forensics, Science
Halloween Forensics Science Crime Scene CSI Blood Spatter Middle School Lab
Are you looking for a fun and engaging Halloween science experiment for your Middle School students? Introduce your students to blood spatter analysis in forensics and how investigators use blood droplets in forensics to solve crimes. You will definitely want to add this not-so-scary, hands-on experiment to your list of mock crime scene investigations (CSI) activities. Your upper elementary or middle school students will love this mock crime scene classroom activity! This activity was designe
5th - 9th
Forensics, 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
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!)
Fossil Formation Lab - Simulate How Fossils are Formed
Need an engaging way to teach your students about fossils and how they are formed? This lab will help your students “see” how fossils are made with cheap, easy to find supplies.
Materials Needed:
-Plastic bowls - Flat toothpicks
-Sand - Packing peanuts (corn-based/biodegradable)
-Water - Pipettes
Fossils can be a tough topic for students to understand. This simulation lab will help students “see” how fossils form, with the soft parts dissolving and the hard parts remaining. Students may
4th - 6th
Forensics, Science
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