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Go beyond passive definition copying with this vocab activity, designed to introduce terms used throughout the observation skills and eyewitness testimony unit in forensic science. No prior content knowledge needed. No prep needed. ALL resources provided are editable and/or student-ready! Student Reading (2 pages) - Google Slides and PDFVocabulary Worksheet (2 pages) - Google Slides and PDFWorksheet Answer Key - PDFTopics and skills covered include:ObservationPerception and interpretationFact an

Use this college application brag sheet template to learn more about students before writing their recommendation letters for college applications or summer program applications. Students respond to inquiries about their academics, character, extracurricular activities, and future plans to provide helpful context to teachers and counselors writing letters of recommendation. All items are student-ready. Printable worksheet (PDF)Digital form (Google Forms) Save time and write more personalized

Go beyond passive definition copying with this resource, designed to introduce terms used throughout the impression evidence unit in forensic science. No prior content knowledge needed. No prep needed. ALL resources provided are editable and/or student-ready! Student Reading (2 pages) - Google Slides and PDFVocabulary Worksheet (2 pages) - Google Slides and PDFWorksheet Answer Key - PDFTopics and skills covered include:Impression evidence Patent impressionsLatent impressionsPlastic impressionsC

Executive functioning applied skills worksheet focused on task initiation. ALL versions are ready to use! This resource includes: Printable worksheet (PDF)Virtual worksheet (Google Slides)Lesson script (PDF)This worksheet introduces students to the idea of breaking down overwhelming assignments into easily achievable steps. By breaking a large goal into visible micro-tasks, students create a roadmap they can literally climb by crossing off each “step” as they progress. This visual approach activ

This presentation introduces students to the concept of endospores, the microbiome, and antibiotic resistance by using a short storyline about guinea pigs! Students will follow a species of bacteria through the digestive tract of a guinea pig and determine why and how these bacteria form endospores. The presentation links the same idea to humans and discusses the importance of the human microbiome. The presentation ends with introducing the concept of antibiotic resistance and its significanc

Looking for a fun Friday activity? Here are 20! Use the digital picker to randomly choose from 20 fun team building and ice breaking activities. Press play and have students tell you when to click stop and see which activity it lands on! Want a hands on game? Print out the triangles, purchase a foam 20-sided die, and glue the triangles on. Students can toss the die and see which activity lands face up! Alternatively, you can glue these activities (or write them) on a beach ball! Activit

This assignment has students research current events in science and build a presentation based on their research. It is formatted to make connections to biology, but can easily be changed to make connections to any science class. Students present their research with a Google Slides presentation. This resource includes two rubrics, one for the assignment and one for the presentation if you choose to have students present. It also includes an extensive list of teacher-approved websites that st

Have students create a map and drop pins to the places they visited over break! Did they spend time at grandmas?  Did they hang out at the mall?  Did they go to Disney? Find out with this engaging activity! This activity is a great way to get students talking about their recent experiences.  It’s also a great ice breaker when returning from summer break!  You’ll be surprised to hear where students spend most of their time.  As the teacher it is important to create one as well.  Show your stude

This presentation discusses the ways that forensic science is misrepresented in Hollywood TV and movies. This resource is great to use during an introduction to forensics unit or as a year end review. There are two presentations: a Peardeck and the same presentation without the Peardeck prompts (just the Google Slides). This product includes: Editable Peardeck presentation Editable Google Slides presentation Topics within the presentation include: The Quick DeathThe Pretty DeathThe Bleeding

A student worksheet, virtual worksheet in the form of a Peardeck presentation, and paintings that are designed to teach forensic science students observation skills using an exercise practiced by the NYPD. Students will observe various works of art and make detailed observations to practice their observation skills. " New York City police officers often attend training sessions at museums such as the Frick Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Art historians are experts in visual observ

A student conference form designed for meetings with high school students. Meet with students to discuss grades, and create an action plan to improve or maintain performance. Included with this product: Student Conference Form - editable Word docStudent Conference Form - PDFMid Year Student Conference Form - editable Word docMid Year Student Conference Form - PDF