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- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students read a New York Times article associated with the issue of the decoding for genomes, the creation of life in scientific laboratories and various genetic engineering topics. They present speeches of the pro's and con's of these issues. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explain how to use a light microscope, describe how to care for a microscope, and solve a forensic science problem, using a microscope to analyze data and draw conclusions. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students conduct a classroom investigation, observing, measuring, and collecting data. They simulate a forensic science lab, conducting a fingerprint, scent, footprint, handwriting, and fibers lab. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 4th
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Students use a microscope and observation skills to compare and contrast several physical properties and develop a classification system. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how to capture foot prints while they simulate a criminal investigation. They discover how the clues are needed for identifying or eliminating murder suspects. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students are introduced to a variety of microscopes as they investigate beetles. They view beetles under varying degrees of power, capture digital images of beetles for a collage and identify beetle defense mechanisms. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students engage in DNA manipulation using forensics techniques. Students investigate topics involved in forensics studies such as cloning, electrophoresis, gene mapping, replication, and transcription. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students use a microscope in a series of activities that are designed to help them explore the "invisible world" and make meaningful microscopic discoveries and learn the importance of the microscope as a tool in science and research. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 11th
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Students, in teams, solve a crime using forensic lab techniques. They apply lab techniques to a real life situation using a crime scenario that takes place on campus. Sample activities include Blood, Fiber, and Hair Lab. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students assume the role of a forensics lab technician. They examine blood evidence found at a "crime scene" to identify the blood type. They chart their findings and begin to analyze the data. They relate the evidence to the four possible suspects and write a creative, yet factual, summary to a jury. Full Review »
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