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Investigation Skills Poster & Lesson IB PYP STEM & Inquiry-Based Learning K-5
Help your students develop essential investigation skills with this engaging, hands-on resource designed for grades K-5! This differentiated resource includes two detailed lesson plans (K-2 & 3-5), an Investigator Poster, and student printables to support STEM, inquiry-based learning, and IB PYP Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills. What’s Inside?✅ Investigation Skills Poster – A visually engaging poster outlining key skills investigators use, such as curiosity, problem-solving, collaborat
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles, Forensics, General Science
Forensic Science Blood Spatter Lab | Angle of Impact | NGSS TEKS VOL CCSS
Master blood spatter analysis with this engaging, standards-aligned lab that explores how angle of impact affects bloodstain patterns. Students analyze simulated blood droplets to understand the relationship between impact angles and stain dimensions, developing essential STEM skills in data collection, measurement, and analysis. This cross-disciplinary activity integrates physics, biology, and mathematics while teaching authentic forensic investigation techniques used by professiona
10th - 12th
Forensics, Math, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
HSG-SRT.B.5
, HS-ETS1-4
Forensic Science Blood Spatter Lab | Origins, Angle & Math Standards | 9–12
Engage students in authentic forensic science with this comprehensive blood spatter lab that uses trigonometry to determine the point of origin for blood droplets. This detailed activity walks students through bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA) using three different estimation methods: graphing, tangent function calculations, and string triangulation. Perfect for cross-curricular learning, this lab connects math and science standards while building critical thinking and problem-solvin
9th - 12th
Forensics, Geometry, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
HSG-SRT.C.8
, HSG-MG.A.1
, HS-ETS1-4
Blood Drop Lab
What does height and motion have to do with the way blood drops look at a crime scene? A lot! In this activity, students will create blood drop patterns in three different ways, and then collect data and make observations about those blood drops. Students will compare how the blood drops change as the variables of each situation change. This activity gets students moving around, and gets them to practice their math and measuring skills. Students also analyze the patterns made by the different ex
11th - 12th, Adult Education
Anatomy, Forensics
AP Biology Forensic Toxicology Tylenol Murder Case Study: Cyanide Poisoning
NOTE: This medical case study can also be bought in my discounted 5 Medical Case Toxicology Bundle! High-Engagement AP Biology / Forensics Case Study: The Cyanide Collapse (Based on the Chicago Tylenol Murders). A highly recommended resource after completing a unit on Cellular Respiration (Mitochondria, Electron Transport Chain, Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Respiration) Maximizing Student Engagement and Critical Thinking! Bring real-world forensic science and complex biochemistry into your classroo
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Anatomy, Biology, Forensics
NGSS
HS-LS1-7
, HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-3
Case Study Pesticide Poison! Toxicology Neurotransmitter Neuron Forensics Toxin
Horror in the Beach Bungalow: A High School Organophosphate Poisoning Case Study involving pesticide use leading to tragic consequences. Elevate your biology, anatomy, and forensics lessons with this 12-page medical case study focusing on Organophosphate Poisoning. This detailed, real-world narrative based on real events is perfect for high school students studying the autonomic nervous system, toxicology, and respiratory failure. Product Description Transform complex medical science into
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Anatomy, Biology, Forensics
NGSS
HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-3
Newton's Laws Crime Scene Investigation | Force & Motion Mystery Activity |AP
Transform your classroom into a forensic investigation unit with this engaging Newton's Laws Crime Scene Investigation! Students become members of the Major Science Case Squad and use evidence, calculations, observations, and Newton's Second Law of Motion to solve the mysterious smashing of Sir Isaac Pumpkin.Students analyze forensic reports, calculate acceleration using force and mass data, eliminate suspects, evaluate witness statements, and construct an evidence-based explanation identifying
6th - 9th
Basic Operations, Forensics, General Science
Mystery Reading Comprehension | Making Inferences | CSI Science Problem Solving
Bring critical thinking to life with this HYBRID CSI WhoDunnit Mystery, perfect for classrooms, digital learning, and enrichment days!The Hoagie Hoax is a high-engagement crime scene investigation that strengthens inference, deductive reasoning, close reading, and evidence analysis through a hands-on OR fully digital Google Slides format. Students become detectives as they analyze witness statements, alibis, trace evidence, motives, and digital clues. Their investigation ends with a hands-on
5th - 7th
Forensics, Informational Text
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
+6
Also included in: CSI Reading Comprehension | Mystery Science | Google Classroom BUNDLE
CSI Mystery Reading Comprehension | Inference & Logic Problem-Solving Activity
Build essential inference, logic, and critical thinking skills with this classroom-favorite CSI Basics Bundle, featuring BOTH the Printable and Digital versions. Perfect for Grades 4–7, this Crime Scene Investigation starter set introduces students to the foundations of deductive reasoning, evidence analysis, and crime scene protocol using engaging, kid-friendly activities. Whether you teach in a 1:1 digital classroom, need an easy-prep enrichment lesson, or want a flexible hybrid l
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Forensics, Informational Text
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
+7
Forensic Science - DNA Domino-style Review
Make Learning Engaging with a Domino-Style Forensics Review!Bring energy and fun into your classroom with this interactive domino-style review activity, designed specifically for Forensic Science students. This engaging resource helps students assess and reinforce their understanding of key vocabulary & information about DNA and DNA Fingerprinting. Perfect for enrichment or extension activities—especially for gifted learners—this review can be used flexibly based on your class time and instructi
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Forensics
Forensic Science - Fiber Domino-style Review
Make Learning Engaging with a Domino-Style Forensics Review!Bring energy and fun into your classroom with this interactive domino-style review activity, designed specifically for Forensic Science students. This engaging resource helps students assess and reinforce their understanding of key vocabulary & information about Fibers. Perfect for enrichment or extension activities—especially for gifted learners—this review can be used flexibly based on your class time and instructional goals. Students
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Forensics
Forensics - Ballistics Domino-style Review
Make Learning Engaging with a Domino-Style Forensics Review!Bring energy and fun into your classroom with this interactive domino-style review activity, designed specifically for high school Forensics students. This engaging resource helps students assess and reinforce their understanding of key vocabulary from the Ballistics Unit in Forensics. Perfect for enrichment or extension activities—especially for gifted learners—this review can be used flexibly based on your class time and instructiona
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Forensics
Forensics - Fingerprint Domino-style Review
Make Learning Engaging with a Domino-Style Forensics Review!Bring energy and fun into your classroom with this interactive domino-style review activity, designed specifically for high school Forensics students. This engaging resource helps students assess and reinforce their understanding of key vocabulary from the Fingerprint Unit in Forensics. Perfect for enrichment or extension activities—especially for gifted learners—this review can be used flexibly based on your class time and instructio
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Forensics
Forensic Science Cryptogram | DIGGING UP DIRT
Add a little humor and critical thinking to your classroom with this Forensic Cryptogram Joke Activity! Students use logic, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills to decode a secret message and reveal a forensic-themed joke. This engaging cryptogram turns learning into a challenge, encouraging students to think like investigators as they crack the code. Perfect for forensics, criminal justice, science, or mystery-themed lessons, this low-prep activity works well as a bell ringer, earl
6th - 12th
Forensics
Forensic Science Cryptogram | DRAW CONCLUSIONS
Add a little humor and critical thinking to your classroom with this Forensic Cryptogram Joke Activity! Students use logic, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills to decode a secret message and reveal a forensic-themed joke. This engaging cryptogram turns learning into a challenge, encouraging students to think like investigators as they crack the code. Perfect for forensics, criminal justice, science, or mystery-themed lessons, this low-prep activity works well as a bell ringer, earl
6th - 12th
Forensics
Cybersecurity Escape Room Mystery — Phishing & Password Safety | Gr 7-10
In this interactive cybersecurity escape room mystery, students investigate The Case of the Phishing Scam to uncover how a school phishing attack happened—and describe how to prevent future attacks from happening. Through clues, scenarios, and critical thinking questions, students learn to recognize phishing red flags, risky online behaviors, and the real-world impact of stolen passwords and malicious emails. Perfect for digital citizenship, cybersecurity, computer science, or technology classe
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology, Forensics, Other (Science)
Mystery Powder Lab Activity | Physical & Chemical Properties Investigation
Turn your students into forensic scientists with this engaging Mystery Powder Lab Investigation! Students will use scientific observations and hands-on experiments to identify unknown white powders through a series of physical and chemical property tests. This highly interactive STEM lab encourages critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, and scientific investigation skills. Students will complete: ✔ Initial Observation Tests ✔ Water Solubility Tests ✔ Vinegar Chemical Reaction Tests ✔
5th - 8th
Forensics, General Science, Physical Science
March Madness Basketball CSI Mystery March Inference Logic Reading Comprehension
Bring high-interest March basketball energy into your classroom with this engaging Basketball CSI Mystery, designed to strengthen inference, logic, deductive reasoning, and reading comprehension in Grades 4–7. This spring-themed investigation includes BOTH a Printable (PDF) version and a Digital Google Slides version, making it perfect for classroom instruction, centers, enrichment groups, or distance learning. Students examine clues, read witness statements, analyze alibis, interp
4th - 7th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Forensics
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
+6
Grant Proposal
Grant Proposal: Grant Proposal on Crime Stoppers Investigations-
Would you love to write a grant for your elementary classroom but just can’t seem to get started? This winning proposal may be just what you need to jumpstart your ability to plan, write, and carry-out an innovative teaching grant. Crime Stoppers Investigations offers a world of possibilities for classroom learning. This proposal was written for gifted and talented students in grades four through six but could be adapted as a
4th - 6th
Chemistry, Forensics, General Science
Digital CSI Basics | Crime Scene Investigation Logic & Inference Activity (4–7)
Introduce your students to CSI skills, deductive logic, and inference practice with this high-interest Digital Crime Scene Basics activity, perfect for Grades 4–7. Designed for Google Slides, this interactive lesson teaches the foundational skills used in crime scene investigations while strengthening critical thinking, reading comprehension, and evidence analysis. Students explore the core concepts of a real-world investigation as they learn to examine clues, evaluate information, and
4th - 6th
Forensics, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
Also included in: CSI Reading Comprehension | Mystery Science | Google Classroom BUNDLE
Gifted Crime Scene Forensic Investigation Activity The Case of the Missing Money
This highly engaging crime scene investigation activity will have your students using their critical thinking skills as they critically read and analyze witness testimonies, view and evaluate evidence, and draw inferences to determine the motive and identity of the person guilty of robbing a bank. Higher-level thinking skills will be practiced while investigating the crime scene, as students form a hypothesis about who committed the crime, establish a motive, and then justify their hy
5th - 8th
Forensics
Solve a Mystery Game Crime Scene Investigation Logic Puzzle Mystery Mega BUNDLE
Engage your students with this Inference Mystery Reading BUNDLE! Each activity transforms your classroom into a CSI investigation where students must use reading comprehension, inference skills, and forensic science clues to solve the case. Perfect for enrichment, early finishers, and upper elementary or middle school learners who love a challenge!” By purchasing this bundle today, you'll save 30% off the price of individual activities, making it a smart choice for educators. These engaging r
4th - 7th
Close Reading, Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+4
Mystery Family Pedigree Detective Activity
Student Activity (15+ pages):5 Progressive Mystery Cases:Case #1: Missing Dimples (EASY - Dominant trait, guided practice)Case #2: Attached Earlobes (MEDIUM - Recessive trait, introduces carriers)Case #3: Royal Widow's Peak (MEDIUM - Predictions for future generations)Case #4: Colorblindness Caper (HARD - Sex-linked inheritance!)Case #5: Ultimate Challenge (VERY HARD - Two traits at once, dihybrid!)Plus:Complete pedigree reading guide with symbolsPractice pedigreesAchievement badges to earn"Crea
7th - 10th
Biology, Forensics, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Genetics Activities and Labs Entire Unit
Christmas Mystery Science | Winter Activities | Crime Scene Investigation
Bring rigorous Holiday Inference Practice, Digital CSI Activities, and Christmas Logic Challenges into your classroom with The Elf Enigma – Digital CSI Mystery for Grades 4–7. This fully digital WhoDunnit investigation strengthens reading comprehension, deductive reasoning, critical thinking, and evidence analysis while keeping students engaged during the busy holiday season. Perfect for 1:1 classrooms, Google Classroom, distance learning, and digital enrichment, this festive CSI myst
4th - 6th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Forensics
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RI.5.1
, RI.5.8
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