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Other

Crime Scene Investigation: Proper Tagging and Labeling of Evidence

For Students 9th - 10th
What is the purpose of tagging and labeling items of evidence? What information belongs on the tag? These questions are answered in this concise but competent site.
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: On Maggots and Murders: Forensic Entomology [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Five-page article explains how forensic scientists, when investigating crimes, analyze maggots and blowflies to determine approximate times of death.
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Chemistry Careers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Chem4Kids! looks at careers available in the large field of chemistry. Here you can explore the career of a doctor, pharmacist or pharmacologist, university researcher, forensics expert, or hazardous materials expert.
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PBS

Pbs: What Jennifer Saw

For Students 9th - 10th
How can eyewitness identification go wrong? What role can DNA play in protecting the innocent? This interesting site answers these questions and gets the opinions of several DNA experts on this fascinating subject.
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Other

Ford's Theatre: Lincoln's Assassination

For Students 9th - 10th
Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre in full view of a packed audience. Many questions remain unanswered such as whether this was a lone act or part of a conspiracy. Conduct your own investigations using the features from this...