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Plan for the Murder Solving Lesson ActivityPlan for the Murder Solving Lesson Activity
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Plan for the Murder Solving Lesson

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This Plan for the Murder Solving Lesson activity also includes:
  • Lesson Overview
  • The Murder of Deid Mann
  • 999 Recording
  • Autopsy Report
  • Worksheet
  • Fingerprint Analysis
  • Blank Forensic Report
  • Interview Transcripts
  • Police HQ Sign
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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.

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Concepts

forensics, crime scenes, the criminal justice system

Additional Tags

social studies

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

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