It's a classic case of whodunnit - with a forensic twist! Learners observe a crime scene and compile evidence, along with emergency phone calls, fingerprints, and interview statements to find the criminal and solve the crime.

Concepts

forensics, crime scenes, the criminal justice system

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Follow the teacher tips in the main resource to ensure that the project goes smoothly
• Make the project more or less complicated based on the age and skill level of your students
• Use in a forensics class, a lesson on criminology, or a study on DNA evidence in biology

Classroom Considerations

• The concept and details of a simulated murder scene may be difficult for some class members; consider your audence before implementing the project
• Requires quite a bit of setup beforehand

Pros

• Provides necessary worksheets and templates
• Inquiry-based approach helps learners with problem solving and observation skills

Cons

• None