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First Day of School - I Am Unique Fingerprint Writing Activity - 3 Versions
Start the school year building classroom community with this creative All About Me Fingerprint Activity! Perfect for the first week of school, this resource allows every student to showcase their uniqueness while practicing writing, self-expression, and creativity. Students choose from 3 fingerprint templates (loop, whorl, arch) and fill in the lines with facts about themselves. Each fingerprint becomes a one-of-a-kind “portrait” that celebrates identity and individuality. What’s Included: ✅
4th - 12th
Forensics, Writing
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
Statement Wall Quote Pastel Pop X Rainbow Remix
Large wall quote "Today will be a good day" in chenille patch letters *** stars not included *** full disclaimer they are not the best clarity when jumbo size but they still look pretty good. I added these by very popular request :)
Not Specific
Forensics
Also included in: Rainbow Remix Decor Bundle 90's retro classroom decor
Christmas Science Inquiry Investigation and STEM Activity for Middle School
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 a December STEM lesson, this hands-on low-prep activity keeps students engaged before winter break.ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONThis is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses candy canes! In this inquiry activity students read a short newspaper article about a criminal who is sneaking into Santa's Toy Shop and destroying c
4th - 8th
Forensics, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-3
Forensics Blood Typing Lab Investigation- Print & Digital
Save yourself the hassle (and $) of ordering blood typing kits for your Forensics class! My no fail blood recipe and blood typing serum recipe uses household products to simulate those expensive kits. Challenge your students to solve the case by presenting them with blood samples from a crime scene along with blood samples from suspects and a victim. Your forensics class will follow the instructions presented in their PRINT and GO student data worksheet to solve the case! This lab is a FAVORITE
6th - 12th
Anatomy, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science
Forensics First Day of School Group Mystery Icebreaker Activity CAMP CASE
FORENSIC SCIENCE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL MYSTERY ICEBREAKER: Look no further for the perfect first day of school group activity to build teamwork, communication, and deductive reasoning skills! Students love the mystery aspect of this activity and are willing to jump right in and talk to each other to be the first group to solve the mystery of THE COMPLICATED CASE OF CAMP CLEARFIELD KILLINGS. No background of forensic science is needed, students just need to be willing to think! You may also be int
7th - 10th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics
DNA Crime Lab! Can you solve the case?
Each group is given a long paper strip of DNA, a 3-page story of the missing necklace and directions on how to fingerprint and sequence their DNA. Scissors act as the restriction enzyme, cutting the DNA between every GGCC into varied length segments. As the segments are pasted into the corresponding rows on the sequencing board (imitating gel electrophoresis), the DNA fingerprint of each suspect will emerge. So, who stole the necklace? Be a crime stopper! With a focus on literacy and collabor
7th - 10th
Biology, Forensics
'Forensic Files' Video Guide - 30+ Forensic Files Listed by Topic!
Find the perfect Forensic File video episode for your students to watch - one that is related to the topic you are studying! 'Forensic Files' Videos are FREE on the internet (YouTube, Peacock, imdb) - and a fantastic way to show your students Crime Scene Investigators in action! My first year teaching Forensics I spent hours each weekend previewing Forensic Files videos, looking for ones that matched the particular Evidence topic I was teaching that week. I compiled them into a reference list
6th - 12th
Forensics, Science
Also included in: High School Forensics Curriculum for One Semester (1/2 year)
Genetics and Heredity Color by Number - Science Color By Number
In this activity, students will answer 12 questions regarding genetics and heredity. Once finished, they will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun DNA coloring page. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs. I have included questions that cover misconceptions regarding genetics. For example, some students think that genes are the only thing that determines a trait. Environmental factors also pl
6th - 9th
Biology, Forensics, General Science
Mitosis and the Cell Cycle Color by Number - Science Color By Number Review
In this activity, students will answer 12 questions regarding mitosis and the cell cycle. Once finished, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun chromosome coloring page. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs. Included:➤ Student Question Sheet ➤ Student Coloring Page ➤ Teacher Keys ➤ Editable Question Template The editable template was created using Google™ Slides. You can type dir
6th - 9th
Biology, 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
Forensics: Fingerprint Analysis Lab Activity
Provide an engaging NO-PREP forensics activity that allows your students to take on the role of a fingerprint analyst. Your students will begin by comparing their own fingerprints to the prints of their classmates and create a class database that they will then use to compare to the national average. After answering a few analysis questions, your students will be charged with identifying 12 common minutiae patterns in an unknown fingerprint. It's an ENTIRE lesson- ready to go! What's Included
8th - 12th
Anatomy, Forensics, Science
CSI Forensic Science: Follow the Directions - Crime Scene Sketch Edition
Can your students follow directions? Put them to the test as they create and label the crime scene sketch. This is one of those tricky but fun "follow and read the directions" activities with a forensic science twist!
6th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics
Solve a Mystery Game Crime Scene Investigation Logic Puzzle Critical Thinking
Crack the Candy Conundrum with this hands-on CSI classroom activity! Perfect for grades 4–6, this engaging resource transforms your students into detectives as they analyze clues, evaluate witness statements, and piece together evidence to solve a mystery. Using logic, inference, and critical thinking, students will: Apply deductive reasoning to solve a candy-themed “crime” Gather and analyze evidence with step-by-step worksheets Strengthen reading comprehension and attention to detail Collabo
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, Forensics
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+6
Grandma got run-over by WHICH Reindeer? - CER (Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning)
This holiday activity has the students read a bunch of clues and fill in a table to organize the clues so they can determine which reindeer ran over grandma as she was walking home Christmas Eve. It also includes a set of reindeer prints from each of Santa’s reindeer that the students can use to match to the prints found in the snow at the crime scene. Using the clues and the prints, the students should be able to solve the crime. The crime itself is fairly easy to solve, the real work comes
5th - 12th
Forensics, Writing
Forensics: Innocence Project Lesson & Research Activity
Save yourself TIME AND ENERGY with this no-prep Innocence Project Lesson & Research Activity! This resource bundle begins with a lesson over The Innocence Project where students will complete the included "Science Scribbles" notes sheet. Then, students will conduct their own research and create a banner that showcases what they learned. Need a digital option? No problem! This bundle includes both PRINT and DIGITAL versions of each resource, making it perfect for distance learning, online
9th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Forensics Death Investigation: Time Since Death - Accident or Murder?? No Prep!
Forensic Death Investigation! This resource will teach your students what happens to a body after death, and then give them a chance to practice their skills! Includes everything your students need to determine the time since death of our victim - Zelda Smith. She was found by her boyfriend in what appears to be a tragic accidental death....but maybe not?This is a print-and-go activity! No prep needed, great for a sub! It can be used as a stand alone activity, or part of an Autopsy or Death I
9th - 12th
Anatomy, Biology, Forensics
NGSS
HS-LS1-2
Also included in: High School Forensics Curriculum for One Semester (1/2 year)
DNA Activity Modeling DNA Fingerprinting and Forensics Paper Lab
So much fun! DNA fingerprinting & forensics simplified specifically for middle school! ⭐ Get this activity at a big discount in my DNA & Chromosomes UNIT! ⭐ In this activity, students will:Read a silly (not scary) murder mystery. The scene is set for students to figure out who killed Mr. Henry Lord Whippleton. There are two suspects... and one of their DNA fingerprints will match the DNA found at the crime scene! Get an introduction to DNA fingerprinting with a 1-page introduction and a t
6th - 8th
Biology, Forensics, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Steps of Crime Scene Investigation- Lesson & Activity
Teach the 7 Steps of Crime Scene Investigation to your Forensics students with this ultra-engaging lesson & jigsaw activity! This lesson & activity bundle places the responsibility of learning on the students, making you available for more of a facilitator role. Need a digital option? No problem! Each resource in this bundle includes both a PRINTABLE & DIGITAL version, making it perfect for flipped classrooms, distance learning, online courses and traditional classrooms. *Note: the digita
8th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Evidence Collection Activity Forensic Science | No prep!
This is a perfect introduction to basic evidence collection in your Forensic Science class - in a fun, immersive way! Easy, 100% No Prep!Who killed Clara Carter? Students explore four crime scenes in the provided Google Slide deck. They search for clues and items of evidence. Nineteen items total! Once they click on an item of evidence, a new window pops up that explains how the evidence is collected. The Student Sheet asks students to take notes on proper collection methods, and how each piec
9th - 12th
Forensics
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2
Also included in: High School Forensics Curriculum for One Semester (1/2 year)
Biomolecule/ Macromolecule Murder Mystery Food Analysis Lab Activity PDF&Digital
This food analysis hands-on (or Google Slides) activity will get the kids up and moving around during this lab investigation. It will capture garner the attention of not only your kinesthetic or hands-on learners, but also your lower performing students and intentional non-learners (INLs) as they attempt to deduce who the suspect is that killed the victim. The experiment can provide an interesting source of discussion about each of the suspects, which can spark lively discussions over the macr
8th - 12th
Biology, Forensics, General Science
Chain of Custody and Evidence Collection: Forensics Investigation Activity
Engage your Forensics students with The Case of Hester Higginbotham, a CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY AND EVIDENCE COLLECTION Lab Investigation Activity! Present your students with a mystery- Who killed Hester Higginbotham and where was the primary crime scene? From year to year, my Forensics students RAVE about this activity, as it allows them to search the school in search of evidence that will solve this case. This easy-to-set-up lab can be used from year after the initial prep, making it perfect for bus
8th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science
Forensics Chit Chat - First Day of School Station Activity
Engage your forensics students on the first day of school! This station lab is meant to serve as an ice- breaker activity that will get your students up, moving around the room. They will be engaged in meaningful scientific conversations as they rotate through these 8 lab station tasks. Need a digital option? No problem! This resource includes both a print and digital version, making it perfect for flipped classrooms, distance learning, online courses and traditional classrooms. What's inclu
8th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Minute Mysteries Brain Breaks Riddles Game Brain Teaser Puzzle Activities
Make learning fun with these engaging Minute Mysteries Brain Breaks! This collection of quick-thinking riddles, brain teasers, and puzzle activities challenges students to use logic, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while having fun in the classroom. Perfect for middle school and high school students, these interactive mystery scenarios work great as: Brain breaks Bell ringers Sponge activities Team-building games Critical thinking practice Fast-finisher activities Classroom
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Forensics
Also included in: Mini Mysteries & Rebus Puzzles Brain Teasers Riddles EOY End of Year Fun
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About under $5 science forensics resources
On TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers), Under $5 Science Forensics Resources brings together affordable activities that help students think like investigators. These resources often focus on crime scene analysis, fingerprinting, trace evidence, and forensic chemistry in a classroom-friendly format. Many are designed for quick use, so they work well when teachers need meaningful practice without a big prep load. They also fit naturally into homeschool lessons or science enrichment.
Teachers can find task cards, lab printables, case studies, lesson plans, and interactive review activities in this category. Those formats are helpful because they break complex forensic ideas into clear, student-friendly steps. A set might include observation sheets, data tables, or an answer key, which makes checking work easier. Some resources also support small-group discussion or independent practice, giving teachers flexibility.
In the classroom, a teacher might use these budget-friendly forensics activities during a lab station rotation or as a fast finish option tied to a science unit. Instead of building every clue, worksheet, and prompt from scratch, they can print a ready-made resource and get started right away. That saves time when planning a mystery-based lesson or review day. Students stay engaged because the work feels hands-on and connected to real problem solving.
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