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18 Hands-On Crime Scene Activities

January 4, 2023 //  by  Lauren Jannette

Give your science lessons a real-life application with forensic science experiments that place your students at the center of a crime scene. Through crime scene reproductions, students will learn how to collect and perform analyses of evidence, record their findings, and use critical thinking to find the culprit. Whether it’s for a biology or physics curriculum unit, you can adapt these crime scene scenarios for an interactive, amazing class!

1. Crime Scene Printables

Give your students the tools they need to become crime scene investigators with this crime scene activity pack. It contains printable evidence, information sheets, and worksheets for students to complete. Perfect for any beginner’s forensics class!

Learn more: ViaNova Learning Resources

2. Types of Fingerprints

Learn how to identify the unique features of fingerprints with this clue game. Have students decode the fingerprints in class to see how well they understand the material. Print out extra fingerprints for evidence collection at burglary scenes in your class. 

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3. My Fingerprints

This fingerprinting activity is a favorite with kids. Help them properly ink their fingers and then roll out their prints and let them uncover their arches, loops, and whorls! Add family members to compare and contrast prints in a genetics lesson. 

Learn more: Tricia Stohr-Hunt

4. Dust for Fingerprints

Search the scene for latent fingerprints with some baby powder, a brush, and tape. Carefully apply the powder to the brush and let your kids dust crime scene surfaces. When they find a print, help them lift it with tape to find the culprit. 

Learn more: KCEdventures

5. Shoe Print Detective

Pay attention to details! This easy activity is great for elementary students. Students need to pay close attention to details to find matching shoe prints. Cut out the shoe prints to create a mix-and-match card version of the assignment. 

Learn more: Activity Village

6. Forensic Fairytales

Add a touch of magic to your crime scene investigation activity. Take students outside to conduct crime scene searches in this non-traditional classroom crime lab. Be sure to go over crime scene protocols before they begin evidence collection to prevent cross-contamination and evidence tampering.

Learn more: Edgy Instruction

7. Forensic Trivia Quizzes

Test your students’ forensic science knowledge with these quick, digital quizzes! They cover everything from the basic principles of forensics to body farms and cadaver decomposition. Use them in a series of lessons or combine them for an end-of-unit test. The quizzes can be timed for a more challenging assignment.

Learn more: Fun Trivia

8. CSI Web Adventure

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Go digital with your crime scene simulations. This website provides teacher instructions and at-home guides to help build your own crime scene ideas. Easy-to-follow demo videos and links to historic crimes are perfect for keeping students engaged with your lessons and for distance learning.

Learn more: CSI Web Adventures

9. Chromatography 

Test for chemical evidence with this easy lab activity. Grab 3 different brands of black markers. Write a note with one and then swipe all three on different pieces of coffee filters. Dip them in water and see how the ink separates to determine which pen wrote the message! 

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10. DNA Bracelets

Add a cute craft to your forensic science experiments. After you discuss DNA evidence, have students create a bracelet representing their genes! As they thread their genes together, discuss DNA molecule structures and how scientists use them in a crime lab analysis. 

Learn more: Pragmatic Mom

11. Introduction to Forensics

This fun book follows Officer Dan as he searches for clues. Written by a former police officer, it’s informative and fun! Have students read the book to learn the basics of forensic evidence while they search photos for clues from a burglary. 

Learn more: Amazon

12. Character Autopsy

Create a literary medical emergency in your classroom! Instead of dissecting a body, have them dissect a character from their favorite book. They’ll need to mark the character’s external characteristics, personality traits, conflicts that will leave “scars”, and any symbols that represent them. 

Learn more: Study All Knight

13. Blood Splatter Lab

Grab some fake blood and paint the scene red! This activity is designed to help students determine the murder weapon, velocities, angles, and impact of the splatters. A unique way to teach kitchen safety topics like knife safety.

Learn more: The Learning Hypothesis

14. Crime Scene Models

Instead of having students examine crime scenes, let them recreate one! Give them a collection of evidence with information about the victim, setting, and witness statements. Then see if they can correctly reconstruct the scene to identify the perpetrator.

Learn more: Science of Curiosity

15. Video Worksheets

These digital videos introduce students to the FBI and the array of work it does. It shows how the FBI works with local law enforcement to track down criminals. The included worksheets make sure they’re paying attention. Geared towards high school students. 

Learn more: STEM Teacher Inspiration

16. Kinematics

Add a crime scene simulation to your physics class! Kinematic equations are used to find the velocity of an object. Use these worksheets to examine evidence from your mock crime scenes. Simply follow the clues and solve the physics equations to find the criminal.

Learn more: Passionately Curioussci

17. Crime Scene Sketches

Put your students’ art skills to the test. When they enter your mock crime scenes, have learners create a sketch of what they see. Make sure they pay attention to the details. Have them come back later to see if the scene has been tampered with!

Learn more: Flickr

18. Interactive Digital Autopsy

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This activity is for older students due to its graphic nature. Students click along as the program leads them through a digital human autopsy. Each step of the process is explained; allowing students to better understand how evidence is collected.

Learn more: Australian Museum

CSI Classroom: Forensic Science Sparks Student Curiosity

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If you are a science teacher, then it probably goes without saying that you enjoy science, AND you want your students to develop a love for science as well. Unfortunately, we know that some students find science unrelatable, complex, or even boring. What?! How can that be?! Whether you have one student who isn’t excited about science or a classroom full of students who haven’t caught the science bug, using forensic science techniques can be a game changer for both students and teachers. 

What Is Forensic Science?

Forensic science in the classroom involves students becoming investigators who use clues and what they currently know to figure out a solution. The U.S. Department of Justice says, “Forensic scientists examine and analyze evidence from crime scenes and elsewhere to develop objective findings that can assist in the investigation and prosecution of perpetrators of crime or absolve an innocent person from suspicion.” That said, forensic science investigations may conjure up ideas of bloody crime scene investigations as played out on popular tv shows such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The First 48, Cold Case Files, and the like. But you don’t have to use the crime scene context to have engaging and interesting forensic science take place in your classroom!

Skills Involved with Forensic Science

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Of course, students will gain scientific knowledge as they conduct accurate and thorough investigations. But there are many other skills they will also practice and hone in the process. Here are a few examples of skills they’ll develop as they take on the role of forensic scientist in your classroom.

Attention to Detail . A good forensic investigator should be highly observant and able to notice even the smallest details at a scene. Communication Skills . Forensic investigators need to communicate their findings clearly and effectively to colleagues, investigators, and other professionals in the various local, state, and federal government departments. Emotional Resilience . Investigating situations/scenes can be emotionally challenging, and forensic investigators need to handle stress, trauma, and difficult situations professionally. Critical Thinking . Forensic investigator professionals should be able to analyze the evidence they have collected and make informed decisions based on the facts. Technology Skills . Forensic investigators should be proficient with a wide range of technologies, including computers, digital cameras, and forensic analysis software. Physical Fitness . Forensic investigations can be physically demanding, requiring investigators to be in good shape and able to work on their feet for extended periods of time. Problem Solving . To solve problems, forensic investigators need to be able to come up with creative solutions and find ways to overcome obstacles. Time Management . Forensic investigators must be able to work efficiently and manage their time effectively to meet tight deadlines and keep up with their caseload. Teamwork . Finally, forensic investigators need to work well as part of a team, collaborating with other investigators, law enforcement officers, and other professionals to solve problems and bring about resolutions.

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How to Use Forensic Science in Your Classroom

For the classroom, a forensic science investigation is an interactive project during which students learn critical skills and knowledge on a particular topic. As such, you can take any concept, chapter, or unit you teach in your classroom and have it play out in a forensic investigation method. Here are a few critical components for you to think through as you adapt your content to the forensic science-based activity:

ROLES : Clearly define the role that students will play. Will different students have different roles? If so, how will their tasks depend on each other to arrive at the desired outcome? PROBLEM(S) : Write out a scenario to give students the context of the situation that they’ve been dropped in. Depending on the age of your students, you may need to clarify the problem. Consider withholding some information (or playing devil’s advocate at times) to encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and research. OBSTACLES : Think of several “obstacles” that you can present at a few points along the way. If your investigation is to be done during one class period, you may not have time to include obstacles. These might be equivalent to the “Go to Jail” card in a game of Monopoly. Obstacles may require students to do additional research, collect additional information, or redo a portion of previous work because of ‘tainted evidence.’ EQUIPMENT : Be sure to have the equipment that students will need…or a variety of equipment for them to choose from. It might be that you let them figure out what tools/equipment they need to accomplish the various aspects of the lesson. MODERATOR : The moderator, which is typically you, checks the students’ work at specific points before allowing them to continue. This could be somewhat facilitated by providing answer keys to a certain extent. The moderator would also be the one to hand out ‘obstacles’ to individual students or groups. GROUPING : Consider how you will organize the students. Will they be grouped as teams with each student having a different role within the team? Will there be no groups, though different students may have common roles, giving them choice in who they work with when they need to interact with a different role than their own?

While all these components would be helpful in a full-blown forensic science lesson/unit, you can start with just a few of them. When just beginning, it would be wise to keep it simple; if you are confused and overwhelmed, then it is likely that your students will be, also. 

Non-Crime Scene Examples of Incorporating Forensic Science

non-crime scene forensic science activities

This process may make a lot of sense if you teach a high school course called “Forensic Science,” but what if you teach a high school biology class, a fourth grade science class, or even kindergarten? How can we use elements of forensic science in those areas?

First, begin with the student learning standards. Consider how you can create a scenario with a problem to solve; something unfortunate has happened, and your students are needed to help fix the situation. Students are given some information about the new concepts/skills but have to use different resources to figure out the rest.

Here are a few examples that may help illustrate what this can look like at different levels.

Grades K-1: A piece of luggage was found that has a variety of items in it along with the name and address of the owner. Unfortunately, you can only send back the items that float because of new airline rules. Investigate the items to identify which ones float and which ones sink. Record a clear description of each before packaging them to ship to the owner. 

Grades 2-5 : The solar system seems to be going crazy. You work for NASA and just received a set of photos (that are not labeled) of the planets and have been tasked with identifying the names of the planets along with critical information for each so they can be put back in their correct orbits. Be careful, though. Some planets from other solar systems may have gotten mixed in. As the top astronomer, you need to research the information to identify each photo (and its specific information), order them correctly, and then share your research (presentation) with the Head of Planetary Security (the teacher). You must act quickly before Earth is thrown out of its orbit and life ends as we know it!

Grade 6-8 : Congratulations! You are the new owner of a zoo. Unfortunately, the previous zoo keeper did not keep good records. You only have small bits of information to go on, and you need to identify what animals are in your zoo so you can track them down. You must also update each animal’s habitat to provide a realistic living environment. You will also need to provide ways for the public to view the animals when they visit the zoo.

High School Biology : You work for a mad scientist who is engineering prokaryote and eukaryote cells. He fell before he could reconstruct the cells he was working with and now suffers from amnesia. You’ve been asked to step in and examine the parts of the cells and successfully reconstruct both types of cells. Whether or not his experiments can continue is up to you!

High School Chemistry : As head of the state OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) department, you have just received information about a hazardous event in a town nearby. You’ve been asked to analyze the event’s outcome and work backward to determine what chemicals could have been used to create the event. You’ll review anecdotal evidence from several eyewitnesses and investigate residue showing atomic structures. You will work with your team to identify at least one possible scenario and what could be used to reduce the likelihood of such an event happening again.

Additional Resources and Websites

If you are looking for resources that have more information on forensic investigative activities, then check out a few of these.

  • 18 Hands-On Crime Scene Activities
  • You Be the Crime Scene Investigator
  • Lesson Plan: Crime Scene Investigation
  • Idaho PBS: CSI
  • Crime Scene Investigation Activities
  • Crime Scene Science Lab Lessons
  • The Real CSI – Forensic Science for K-12 Students (create a mock crime scene in your classroom)
  • Crime Scene Investigation for Kids: Labs, Projects, CSI Mysteries, and Books
  • Forensics Activities for Elementary Students
  • 21 Fun Forensic Science Activities for Kids
  • Forensic Activities for the First Day of School

How Will You Incorporate Forensics?

There are a lot of ways that you can incorporate forensic science into your classroom to better motivate and engage your students. How will you adapt this information to make it work for your students and the specific content that you are teaching? We’d love to hear from you. Drop a comment below to let us and others know what you are doing to help solve the case of unmotivated science students.

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Dr. Bruce Ellis

Bruce specializes in leadership development and working with districts to tailor onsite professional development workshops. Bruce earned his Ed.D. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision in Secondary and Higher Education and his M.S. in Learning Technology/Information Systems at Texas A&M University-Commerce. He earned his B.S. in Elementary Education at Dallas Baptist University.

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At the end of the year, I give students the chance to show off all of their CSI skills with a murder in miniature Forensics project for high school. Students are tasked with creating and processing their own mini murder scene! 

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At the end of the year, I give students the chance to show off all of their CSI skills with a murder in miniature Forensics project for high school. Students are tasked with creating and processing their own mini murder scene! 

The project is inspired by Frances Glessner Lee’s Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death . In the 1940s, Lee created dioramas of murder scenes with incredable detail. They were used to train police in the art of forensic investigation. 

This is my absolute favorite project! My students always get really into it and come up with amazing work. They are super creative in their crime stories, while being rooted to real life and the details of a true crime scene, just like Frances Lee! 

Forensic Science Project: Murder in Miniature

Students can work as individuals or in pairs. They must come up with a realistic crime story of murder (or theft, if they prefer), including how it happened, who did it, the motive, and what evidence was left behind.

Then they must create a mini-murder scene diorama as it would have looked if their crime happened, complete with a body and evidence.

Methods and Materials

If your school is like mine, your copy paper comes in sturdy cardboard boxes. These make the perfect diorama box! Every student (or pair) is given a box or a box top. The box is best for indoor crimes, with the walls of the box serving as the walls of the room. The box tops are great for outdoor crimes. 

Students will also need scissors, paint (and brushes), hot glue sticks (and hot glue guns). These I borrow from the art department.

I collect interesting recyclables all year that students can transform into props for their scenes. Helpful items include tin foil, puff balls, cotton balls, fishing line, popsicle sticks, chenille stems, yarn, thin cardboard (cereal boxes work great), remnants of fabric or carpet – just about anything you can think of! 

At the end of the year, I give students the chance to show off all of their CSI skills with a murder in miniature Forensics project for high school. Students are tasked with creating and processing their own mini murder scene! 

Encourage students to collect items they can use. Go outside and gather some soil for making dirty footprints. Use real sticks to make trees. Bring items from home to use. The only stipulation is that everything must be made or used creatively – not purchased. For example, no doll furniture – you must make your own! 

The ‘dead body’ is the only exception. They are free to purchase a small doll from a dollar store, or borrow one from a younger sibling, but often students create one themselves. 

Be sure to emphasize that the crime must be true to life.  One year, a student really wanted to use a Batman figure as his victim. So he decided that the victim was killed on the way to a halloween party, dressed as Batman! 

And the scale should be roughly accurate – no giant Barbie dolls beside tiny furniture.

The diorama must contain evidence of the crime! My students are required to include at least four items that CSI would collect as evidence. Here are some fun examples!

  • Blood spatter – red paint splattered on the wall/objects in the room
  • GSR – use a pencil to make the GSR stippling pattern 
  • Cartridge casings or bullets – tiny pieces of foil rolled into shape
  • Footwear impressions – doll shoes pressed into clay or paint
  • Trace evidence – tiny strands of hair, soil, glass etc

The body should also demonstrate time and/or cause of death in some way. Paint on cloudy eyes, livor mortis, and bloody wounds. Make and use insects to establish time since death. 

It usually takes a full week to complete the crime scene dioramas. You will be amazed how creative your students will be!

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Students then write a description of their diorama as a CSI would describe it when they first arrive at the scene. The description does not include what happened (who did it and how) – only what can be seen in the scene! Tape the description to the diorama so that observers will know what they are looking at. 

Now it comes time for students to show off all of their Forensic skills. The scene must be sketched! How would each item of evidence be collected? The evidence photographed, and documented as either class or individual! An autopsy report must be completed!

Related: Use rats to set up Forensic Autopsies in your classroom!

Presenting the Evidence 

The project culminates in a PowerPoint presentation that puts all the pieces of evidence together and presents the case. Students include close up photos of their crime scene, evidence, and victim. They then piece together the evidence to demonstrate what happened at the scene, and how the evidence connects to the murderer. 

End of the Year Forensics Project for High School

This is the perfect project for the end of the year. Students get to use all of their skills in a creative and fun way. And they love it!

When the mini-murder scenes are finished, I always invite other classes to come look at them. My Forensics students LOVE showing off their work and telling everyone about their crime scenes. 

Get the whole assignment ready to use! Includes a 100 point rubric, student examples, GoogleSlides with instructions to show your students, and an Autopsy Report form for students to complete!

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Learn about crime scene investigation with three hands-on activities.

First, look for clues at your own “crime scene.”

Second, uncover fingerprints with dusting and cyanoacrylate fuming.

And third, discover the colors of ink through chromatography.

Study a Crime Scene of Your Own

See how many clues you can identify in your own crime scene.

Choose a room (e.g., kitchen, living room, bedroom) or part of a room and go over it carefully, finding any trace evidence such as hair, clothing fibers, and chips of paint.

You can collect these with a pair of tweezers and place them in envelopes or ziplock bags to identify later.

Are there any prints or scuff marks on the floor from shoes? Bits of soil or rock that might have been tracked in? To be thorough, record all of these clues and make sketches in an investigation notebook.

If you have a microscope , compare different kinds of hair at high power magnification. (You can also use a 10x or stronger magnifying glass.)

Examine different cloth fibers, too – try cotton, wool, and rayon or acetate.

Make a wet mount of the hair or fibers by putting a drop of water on a microscope slide , adding the specimen, and pressing a cover slip down on top.

What does each specimen look like? Is it smooth or rough? How do the ends look? Compare miscellaneous hair and fibers you pick up from the carpet or couch. Can you tell what kinds of fibers they are? Where did they likely come from?

Check out any dental evidence in your crime scene. Then, if you have some willing suspects, make impressions of their bites and compare the impressions to the evidence you found. A simple way to make impressions is to carefully bite down into an apple or other soft food, but you can also bite into a folded sheet of white paper with a piece of carbon paper inside. Be sure to get both back and front teeth in the bite impression.

Prints All Over the Place

Collecting fingerprints is not that hard to do at home, and we don’t mean with the ink and stamp method!

Some fingerprints are visible – you can see marks left on a surface by dirty or oily fingers. Dusting is usually used for this type. Other prints are latent – you can’t see them, but there are marks left by sweat and other organic residue from fingers. Fuming is often used for these.

If you have a magnifying glass, inspect your fingers.

The unique patterns on your fingertips are caused by ridges in the dermis, the bottom layer of your skin.

These patterns are fully developed in human beings just seven months after conception, while the fetus is still in the womb.

The three typical patterns are loops , whorls , and arches .

(Look at examples of different fingerprint patterns .)

Your fingerprints are different than anyone else’s, but did you know that fingerprint patterns tend to run in the family? If your fingerprints are a whorled pattern, one of your parents probably has a whorled pattern, too. It’s just not exactly like yours!

To dust for fingerprints, sprinkle talcum powder or cornstarch on dark surfaces and cocoa powder on light surfaces (like the outside of a drinking glass) where there are visible prints.

You can use a small paint or makeup brush with very soft bristles to gently swipe off the excess powder and leave the print.

Use clear tape, sticky side down, to lift the print and then stick it to an opposite-colored paper. What kinds of patterns do you see?

Another method for collecting fingerprints is called fuming .

Certain chemical fumes react with the sweat and other organic residue left in latent fingerprints. You can experiment with this yourself: all you need is an aluminum pie plate or square of aluminum foil folded in fourths, a glass jar, superglue, and a smooth object like a pen or a marker lid.

(Take care with the superglue, and make sure you have an adult’s permission!)

Wipe down the object, then hold it for a minute so that your fingers leave latent prints. Set the object inside the jar.

Next, put several drops of superglue on the middle of the pie plate and turn the jar upside down over it. The strong chemical fumes from the cyanoacrylate in the glue will react with the residue from your fingers.

You should see white fingerprint images on the object after a half hour or so. Professionals also use ninhydrin (which reacts with amino acids in latent prints) and silver nitrate powder developed under a UV light.

Fingerprint everyone in your house.

What patterns are most common? Based on your latent and visible fingerprint collection, which surfaces ‘reveal’ prints best?

(To make these fingerprint records, it will be easiest to use ink or marker rubbed onto the fingertips and then stamped onto a white paper or card.)

Who Wrote It?

Chromatography is used to identify different inks.

Say someone committed a crime by changing the dollar amount on a check. Using chromatography, an investigator could tell whether more than one ink pen was used to write on the check and whether the suspect’s ink pen could have been used.

How does it work? Well, ink is not really made up of one color: there are actually different pigments making up one ink. In chromatography, the ink is soaked in a solution so that the different pigments will ‘bleed’ apart and the true colors be revealed.

(As you might guess, there is a drawback: the evidence is destroyed in the process.)

You can see how chromatography works by doing this experiment.

Fill a tall glass half way with water. Cut 3-4 strips of filter paper or of a heavy paper towel and attach the ends to a stiff piece of wire or a stick that can rest over the top of the glass.

Next, make a large dot of ink about 1/2 an inch from the bottom of the strips, using a different brand of black marker, felt-tip pen, or ink pen for each strip. Set the strips in the glass so that the ends touch the water but the ink dots are above the water level.

As the water soaks up into the paper, the ink will begin to separate into different colors.

(Note: Did you know that plants “drink” water in a similar manner?)

Note that some inks are not water-soluble; if the ink does not bleed, try using either nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol (stronger solvents that can dissolve the bonds in the ink) instead of water.

You can also look at ‘suspect’ paper itself – are there watermarks or imprints from writing on top?

Professionals also study handwriting and can analyze a sample of disguised writing to see if it has characteristics that match a suspect’s normal writing.

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  •   Investigating Germs
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How to Do a Science Project on Fingerprints

Fingerprint projects are an easy and fun introduction to forensic science.

Fingerprint Experiments

Fingerprint science projects introduce to students the techniques used in forensic science. The project given here can be used in the classroom as part of a lesson on fingerprints. It can also be used as the starting point for a science fair project, by adding on to these basic techniques to answer various questions. Ideas for additional projects include whether identical twins have similar fingerprints; whether the age of the fingerprint affects your ability to lift it from a material; and whether it is possible to make prints appear in color.

Lifting Latent Prints

Make a fingerprint by touching your fingers to your forehead and then touching a surface, such as a table top. The oils on your forehead will help make the fingerprint stronger.

Dust for prints by using a paintbrush to brush a small amount of talcum powder onto the surface. The powder will adhere to the oils left behind by your finger and the fingerprint will become visible. Blow gently to remove excess talcum powder.

Place a piece of clear tape over the fingerprint and press down on the tape gently. Carefully lift the tape up and then tape it onto a piece of black paper or black cardboard. The print should be clearly visible against the black background.

Repeat the steps above using prints made on different materials. For example, use metal, wood, colored plastic and clear plastic. Discuss whether this technique works well with all materials or only with some types of material.

LIfting Prints from a Clear Surface

Make a fingerprint by touching your fingers to your forehead and then touching a small, clear object, such as a plastic or glass cup or plastic bag.

Place the object carefully into a plastic zip-close bag.

Place the plastic cap from a 1-liter soda bottle into the plastic bag, so that it is open side up.

Squeeze two or three drops of super glue into the cap. Seal the bag shut. Leave the bag for about 30 minutes.

Hold the plastic bag away from your face and open it. Carefully remove and set aside the cap and then remove the object with the fingerprint. The fingerprints on it should be clearly visible.

Use this super glue technique to lift prints from a variety of different materials. This technique is usually used to life prints from flexible materials that are hard to dust. Try this technique on fabric, vinyl, plastic or other materials that you can think of. Discuss whether this technique is useful for all materials, or only for certain types of materials.

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Since graduating with a degree in biology, Lisa Magloff has worked in many countries. Accordingly, she specializes in writing about science and travel and has written for publications as diverse as the "Snowmass Sun" and "Caterer Middle East." With numerous published books and newspaper and magazine articles to her credit, Magloff has an eclectic knowledge of everything from cooking to nuclear reactor maintenance.

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Pretend your classroom is the forensics lab for the local crime solving unit. Incorporate these videos and resources to engage your students in solving a "crime."

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See how easy it is to integrate Flinn Scientific's fingerprinting kits in any forensic science lab. Review our resources, search for additional kits and identify the ones that best suit your lessons.

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View Flinn Scientific's video on three possible ways to easily create footwear and print impressions. Which process do you want your students to practice? 

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The Ultimate Guide To Forensic Science Internships For High School Students

Forensic science has become an increasingly popular field, thanks in large part to its glamorization in movies and TV shows. For high school students interested in forensic science, internships can provide an inside look into this exciting career path.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick answer to your question: High school students can find forensic science internships at crime labs, medical examiner’s offices, police departments, universities, and more .

These opportunities allow students to learn hands-on skills, network with professionals, and gain experience to boost college applications.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about forensic science internships as a high school student, including what they entail, where to find them, how to apply, and how to make the most of the experience.

What Do Forensic Science Internships For High School Students Involve?

Forensic science internships for high school students provide a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fascinating field of forensic science. These internships offer a glimpse into the real-world work of forensic professionals and allow students to explore various aspects of the field.

Here are some key components of what these internships involve:

Working alongside forensic science professionals

During their internship, high school students have the chance to work alongside experienced forensic science professionals. This provides a valuable learning experience as students can observe and learn from experts in the field.

Working alongside professionals allows students to gain insight into the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges faced by forensic scientists.

Observing autopsies and crime scene investigations

One of the most exciting aspects of forensic science internships is the opportunity to observe autopsies and crime scene investigations. Students may be allowed to witness these procedures under the supervision of professionals, enabling them to understand the meticulous processes involved in determining cause of death and collecting evidence at crime scenes.

Assisting in lab tests like DNA analysis and fingerprint examination

Interns may also have the chance to assist in various lab tests, such as DNA analysis and fingerprint examination. This hands-on experience provides students with a deeper understanding of the technical aspects of forensic science and allows them to contribute to ongoing research and investigations.

Learning proper evidence collection and documentation techniques

Internships also focus on teaching students proper evidence collection and documentation techniques. This includes learning how to handle and preserve evidence, as well as maintaining detailed records and chain of custody.

These skills are essential for maintaining the integrity of evidence in criminal investigations.

Attending court hearings and trials with forensic experts

Another valuable aspect of forensic science internships is the opportunity to attend court hearings and trials with forensic experts. This allows students to see how the evidence they have helped collect and analyze is presented in a legal setting.

It provides insight into the role of forensic science in the justice system and the importance of accurate and reliable scientific evidence.

Shadowing forensic anthropologists, toxicologists, firearms examiners, etc.

Forensic science internships often involve the opportunity to shadow professionals specializing in various fields, such as forensic anthropology, toxicology, firearms examination, and more. This exposure to different disciplines within forensic science allows students to explore their interests and gain a broader understanding of the field.

Participating in mock crime scene and disaster response scenarios

Interns may also participate in mock crime scene and disaster response scenarios. These simulations provide a hands-on experience in processing a crime scene or responding to a disaster situation. It helps students develop critical thinking skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities that are essential in the field of forensic science.

Developing research, writing, and presentation skills

Forensic science internships for high school students also focus on developing important skills such as research, writing, and presentation skills. Interns may be required to conduct independent research projects, write reports, and present their findings to professionals in the field.

These skills are valuable not only in forensic science but also in various other academic and professional pursuits.

Where Can High School Students Find Forensic Science Internships?

High school students who are interested in pursuing a career in forensic science may be wondering where they can find internships in this field. Fortunately, there are several options available. Here are some places where high school students can look for forensic science internships:

Local, state, and federal crime labs

Local, state, and federal crime labs are excellent places for high school students to gain hands-on experience in forensic science. These labs are responsible for analyzing evidence collected from crime scenes and helping law enforcement agencies solve crimes.

Students can learn about forensic techniques such as fingerprint analysis, DNA testing, and ballistics. It is recommended to check the websites of these crime labs or contact them directly to inquire about internship opportunities.

Medical examiner and coroner’s offices

Medical examiner and coroner’s offices are another great option for high school students interested in forensic science internships. These offices are responsible for determining the cause and manner of death in cases involving suspicious deaths.

Interning at a medical examiner or coroner’s office can provide students with exposure to autopsies, toxicology analysis, and forensic pathology. Students can reach out to these offices and inquire about internship programs or shadowing opportunities.

Local police and sheriff’s departments

Local police and sheriff’s departments often have forensic science units that investigate crimes and process evidence. These departments may offer internships to high school students interested in forensic science.

Interns may assist with evidence collection, crime scene documentation, and evidence analysis. Students can contact their local police or sheriff’s department to inquire about internship opportunities.

Major hospitals and trauma centers

Major hospitals and trauma centers may also offer forensic science internships to high school students. These facilities often have forensic pathology departments that conduct autopsies and analyze the cause of death.

Interning at a hospital or trauma center can provide students with exposure to forensic pathology, toxicology, and other aspects of forensic science. Students can contact hospitals in their area to inquire about internship programs.

University forensic science programs

Many universities with forensic science programs offer internships to high school students. These programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of forensic science through coursework and hands-on experiences.

Interning at a university forensic science program can be a great way to gain valuable knowledge and skills in the field. Students can explore the websites of universities with forensic science programs to find internship opportunities.

State and national forensic science organizations

State and national forensic science organizations, such as the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), may offer internship programs for high school students. These organizations promote the advancement of forensic science and provide resources for professionals in the field.

Interning with a forensic science organization can provide students with networking opportunities and exposure to various forensic disciplines. Students can visit the websites of these organizations to learn more about internship opportunities.

Private forensic investigation firms

Private forensic investigation firms may also offer internship programs for high school students. These firms specialize in providing forensic services to law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and other clients.

Interning at a private forensic investigation firm can provide students with exposure to real-world forensic casework and techniques. Students can reach out to these firms and inquire about internship opportunities.

It’s important for high school students to keep in mind that internships in forensic science may have specific requirements or restrictions, such as age restrictions or the need for a background check.

Therefore, it’s essential to thoroughly research and inquire about these opportunities to find the best fit.

What Are The Requirements For High School Forensic Science Internships?

Securing a forensic science internship in high school requires meeting certain requirements. These requirements ensure that students have the necessary skills, knowledge, and commitment to excel in the field. Below are the key requirements for high school forensic science internships:

Junior or senior standing

Most forensic science internships are available to students who are in their junior or senior year of high school. This is because these grades demonstrate that students have already completed a significant portion of their high school coursework, including core science and math classes.

Strong grades, especially in science and math

Having strong grades, particularly in science and math, is often a requirement for high school forensic science internships. This is because forensic science involves complex scientific concepts and analytical skills.

Demonstrating proficiency in these subjects shows the intern coordinator that you have the academic foundation necessary to succeed in the internship.

Teacher or counselor recommendation

A recommendation from a teacher or school counselor is typically required for high school forensic science internships. This recommendation serves as a testament to your character, work ethic, and passion for the field.

It’s important to build strong relationships with your educators to secure a compelling recommendation.

Relevant extracurriculars like science club or robotics

Participating in relevant extracurricular activities, such as science clubs or robotics teams, can strengthen your application for a forensic science internship. These activities demonstrate your interest in science and technology and show that you actively seek out opportunities to further your knowledge and skills in these areas.

Passion for forensic science and criminal justice

A genuine passion for forensic science and the criminal justice system is highly valued in internship candidates. This can be demonstrated through personal statements, essays, or interviews. Sharing your enthusiasm for the field and explaining how you envision making a difference can set you apart from other applicants.

Ability to pass a background check

Due to the sensitive nature of forensic science work, interns are often required to pass a background check. This ensures that individuals with a criminal history or questionable background are not granted access to confidential information or evidence.

Having a clean record is crucial for obtaining a forensic science internship.

Adherence to confidentiality rules

Forensic science work involves handling confidential information and evidence. Therefore, interns must have a strong understanding of and commitment to confidentiality rules. This includes not discussing case details outside of authorized personnel and maintaining the utmost professionalism and discretion at all times.

Proof of vaccinations

Proof of vaccinations may be required to ensure the safety of interns working in forensic science labs or other related environments. Vaccinations protect against potential health risks and ensure a safe working environment for everyone involved.

It’s important to have up-to-date immunization records when applying for a forensic science internship.

Transportation to the site

Being able to transport yourself to the internship site is essential. Most high school forensic science internships are not remote and require students to commute to a physical location. Whether it’s arranging transportation with a parent, carpooling, or using public transportation, having a reliable means of getting to the site is necessary.

How Should High School Students Apply For Forensic Science Internships?

Applying for forensic science internships can be an exciting opportunity for high school students to gain hands-on experience in this fascinating field. Here are some tips on how to navigate the application process:

Look for opportunities in early spring of junior year

It’s never too early to start planning for a forensic science internship. High school students should begin their search in the early spring of their junior year. This will allow them enough time to research and apply for various programs before the deadlines.

Contact institutions directly to ask about application process

One of the best ways to find out about available internship opportunities is by directly contacting institutions such as forensic laboratories, crime scene investigation units, or even local law enforcement agencies. Reach out to them via email or phone to inquire about their application process.

Follow all instructions closely and submit completed application on time

When applying for an internship, it is crucial to carefully read and follow all the instructions provided by the institution. Pay close attention to deadlines and make sure to submit a completed application on time.

Missing deadlines or failing to follow instructions may result in your application being disregarded.

Emphasize academic achievements, science/tech skills, and career interests in application

Highlighting your academic achievements, especially in science-related subjects, and demonstrating your technical skills will greatly enhance your chances of being selected for an internship. Additionally, it is important to express your passion for forensic science and how an internship aligns with your career interests.

Provide resume, cover letter, recommendation letters if required

Some internship programs may require you to submit additional documents such as a resume, cover letter, or recommendation letters. Take the time to prepare these documents in advance and ensure they showcase your relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications.

Be prepared for one or more interviews

Internship programs often conduct interviews as part of their selection process. Be prepared to answer questions about your interest in forensic science, your academic background, and any relevant experiences you may have.

Practice your interview skills beforehand to increase your confidence and make a positive impression.

Follow up post-interview with thank you notes

After the interview, it is a good practice to send a thank you note to the interviewer or the institution. This shows professionalism and gratitude for the opportunity. It also leaves a positive impression and may enhance your chances of being selected for the internship.

By following these guidelines, high school students can increase their chances of securing a forensic science internship and gaining valuable experience in this exciting field.

How Can High Schoolers Make The Most of a Forensic Science Internship?

Forensic science internships offer high school students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a field that is both fascinating and in-demand. To make the most of this valuable experience, there are several strategies that students can employ:

Ask thoughtful questions of supervisors and staff

Don’t be afraid to ask questions during your internship. Supervisors and staff members are there to guide and mentor you, so take advantage of their expertise. Ask them about the specific techniques and methods they use, the challenges they face, and any advice they have for aspiring forensic scientists.

By showing genuine curiosity, you can deepen your understanding of the field and make a memorable impression.

Take initiative to get involved in activities

Internships are not just about observing; they are also an opportunity to actively participate. Take the initiative to get involved in activities, whether it’s assisting with evidence collection, analyzing data, or conducting experiments.

By actively engaging in the work, you will gain a deeper understanding of the practical aspects of forensic science and demonstrate your enthusiasm and dedication.

Keep an internship journal detailing experiences and lessons learned

Keeping a journal throughout your internship can be invaluable. Take notes on the tasks you perform, the challenges you encounter, and the lessons you learn. This will not only help you reflect on your experiences but also serve as a valuable resource for future reference.

Additionally, a well-documented internship journal can be a great addition to your college applications or future job interviews.

Build relationships with professionals; use them as future references

Networking is a crucial aspect of any internship. Take the time to build relationships with the professionals you encounter during your internship. Connect with them on professional networking platforms and stay in touch even after the internship ends.

These connections can be invaluable when it comes to future job opportunities or recommendations for college applications.

Look for projects to take ownership over and add value

Don’t just wait for tasks to be assigned to you; instead, actively seek out projects that you can take ownership of. This could involve conducting independent research, proposing innovative solutions to problems, or contributing to ongoing projects.

By taking initiative and adding value, you will not only make a positive impression but also develop important skills that will benefit you in your future career.

Clarify if intern work can be used as a writing sample for college apps

If you’re planning to apply to college, it’s worth clarifying with your supervisor if your internship work can be used as a writing sample. This can be a great opportunity to showcase your abilities and demonstrate your passion for forensic science.

Having a strong writing sample can set you apart from other applicants and increase your chances of admission.

Observe closely to gain insights about various forensic science careers

During your internship, take the opportunity to observe closely the various forensic science careers within the organization. Pay attention to the roles and responsibilities of different professionals, such as crime scene investigators, forensic toxicologists, and DNA analysts.

This will give you a broader understanding of the field and help you make more informed decisions about your future career path.

Practice professionalism in appearance, conduct, communication, etc.

Professionalism is key to making a positive impression during your internship. Dress appropriately, maintain a positive attitude, and communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues. Show respect for the work environment and adhere to any rules or regulations set forth by the organization.

By demonstrating professionalism, you will be seen as a reliable and trustworthy intern.

Get supervisor feedback regularly to improve skills

Regular feedback from your supervisor is crucial for your growth and development as an intern. Actively seek feedback on your performance, strengths, and areas for improvement. Use this feedback to enhance your skills and make the most of your internship experience.

By showing a willingness to learn and grow, you will leave a lasting impression on your supervisor and increase your chances of future success in forensic science.

Forensic science internships provide invaluable hands-on learning and career development opportunities for curious high school students. By interning with medical examiners, crime labs, police departments, and other groups, students gain technical skills, content knowledge, professional connections, and experiences that can shape their college and career trajectories.

With some research and preparation, motivated high schoolers can find internships to launch their forensic science journeys.

The key next steps are identifying organizations that take high school interns, meeting eligibility criteria, submitting strong applications, and making the most of accepted opportunities. With passion and diligence, an internship can open doors into the dynamic world of forensic criminalistics.

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DNA Fingerprinting (possible follow up activity)

Students use provided images of DNA fingerprinting gels to determine paternity and to match a crime scene sample to a suspect.  Can be used as a stand-alone lab, or a follow-up after the Gel Electrophoresis lab.

Faces / Forensic art

Students act as “eyewitnesses” and use a forensic art program to draw faces of suspects.

Teacher Notes for Faces/Forsensic art

  Gel Electrophoresis with Food Color

Gel Electrophoresis Chamber

Protein Identification Through Immunoassay

Students use an immunoassay to show how forensic scientists can determine if blood on a bumper is from a human or another animal.

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skeleton

Students study properties of bones to determine sex, race, height and age.

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Student Data Sheet - Short Form

Spheros are paired with a Kindle Fire (provided) through the SpheroEdu app. Beginners can draw a path for the Sphero robot to follow, intermediate users can drag and drop blocks of code, and advanced users can write text programs using JavaScript. Provide your own activities, or use one of the SpheroEdu prepared modules aligned to NGSS, CCSS, and various state standards.

Contact Science In Motion staff for more information.

Trace Evidence Lab

Students use microscopes to examine a variety of animal hairs and fibers. This kit also includes materials to make your own wet mount slides of trace evidence such as pollen or human hair. A vial of diatoms and a diatom identification book are also provided.

Whale Lab / Mislabeling Food

Students are given DNA sequences of common seafood, then use BLAST to identify which fish it is and whether or not it has been mislabeled. 

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Ballistics lab

Students study bullets & casings, as well as identify shooting trajectory of a bullet hole/wound

FTIR (Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy)

Fibers : identification of fibers and fabrics in a forensic analysis

Liquid : students obtain spectra of several pure liquids and identify an unknown

Adhesives : compare and identify adhesive tape and labels

Plastics : analyze and identify plastics

The Great American Heist – This activity sets up a school crime scene where a mascot has been stolen with a note, fibers, a liquid, and a white powder are left behind. There are analyses of each of these pieces of evidence that may be done all together or separate:

Heist Introduction

Chain of Evidence Form

The Note : students identify the ink on the note with TLC (see description of TLC below)

TLC of Ink Middle School  (The Note)

The Fibers: students identify the fibers with dyes and/or FTIR (see description of FTIR above)

The Liquid : students identify the liquid using our mini-GC (gas chromatography)

The White Powder : students identify the white powder by melting point

Thin Layer & Paper Chromatography

Introduction to Chromatography

Analgesics :  Students run TLC on acetaminophen, aspirin,  and caffeine. They then identify three unknown analgesics made from a mixture of the above.

Ink : Students run TLC on various inks to determine an unknown ink sample 

TLC of Ink Middle School  (middle school level)

Lipstick Chromatography  Students run TLC on lipstick samples, then match an unknown sample to one of the knowns. 

Marker : Students use paper chromatography to separate the inks in markers, then identify an unknown marker  

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Fire Forensics- an Engaging Arson Lab for Middle and High School Forensics Students

Fire Forensics- an Engaging Arson Lab for Middle and High School Forensics Students

Introduction

I absolutely love teaching arson to my high school students, but I often get asked for ideas for middle school students as well. The purpose of today’s blog post is to share one of my favorite digital lab activities for teaching arson. It can be used with both middle and high school students! There’s no dangerous lab equipment, scary chemicals, or a messy lab- just an engaging way for students to learn about the behavior of fire. A few years ago, I stumbled across XPLORLABS: Fire Forensics – a web-based, interactive module designed to provide students with an understanding of fire, fire dynamics, and fire behavior. In today’s blog post I’m sharing Fire Forensics- an Engaging Arson Lab for Middle and High School Forensics Students.

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The Website

Students begin by visiting this website . (I have a handout that I provide my students that walks them through the site. You can get that handout HERE .) Once at the site, students enter “investigators academy” where they will be trained in the behavior of fire. The website will take them on an interactive tour where they will witness and observe the dynamics of a fire as it burns. Along the way are checkpoints where students can assess their knowledge before moving on.

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Learning the Science Behind Fire

In the next module, students watch a live burn. In this observation, students will compare the behavior of fire in a vented room versus an unvented room. Students will make predictions based on graphs and data presented in the module. This part of the lab covers so many NGSS standards for middle school physical science (MS-PS1, MS-PS3).

Fire Forensics- an Engaging Arson Lab for Middle and High School Forensics Students

Guided Investigation

In the next module, students are taken on a guided investigation where they work with a fire investigator as he investigates a structure fire. Students get insight in to what to look for when investigating a fire.

Fire Forensics- an Engaging Arson Lab for Middle and High School Forensics Students

Fire Investigation

Armed with the understandings from the previous modules, students venture into their own fire investigation where they are tasked with solving their first fire case. Students are presented with evidence from the fire. Then they must use a CER (claim, evidence, and reasoning) format to solve the case.

Student Answer Document

XPLORLABS has a teacher guide with wonderful ideas for implementing this interactivity into your classroom; but, I decided to create my own packet for my students so that I could tie it in with the information that we have covered in our Arson Unit so far.

Fire Forensics- an Engaging Arson Lab for Middle and High School Forensics Students

To get the packet that I created for this activity, click HERE . I will send it directly to your email.

Whether you teach middle or high school, your students are going to love interacting with this virtual fire lab . My students learned so much from the investigation. It’s definitely an activity that will be a part of my arson unit for years to come.

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The cool thing about high school science fair projects is that kids are old enough to tackle some pretty amazing concepts. Some science experiments for high school are just advanced versions of simpler projects they did when they were younger, with detailed calculations or fewer instructions. Other projects involve fire, chemicals, or other materials they couldn’t use before.

Note: Some of these projects were written as classroom labs but can be adapted to become science fair projects too. Just consider variables that you can change up, like materials or other parameters. That changes a classroom activity into a true scientific method experiment!

To make it easier to find the right high school science fair project idea for you, we’ve rated all the projects by difficulty and the materials needed:

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  • Medium: These take a little more setup or a longer time to complete
  • Advanced: Experiments like these take a fairly big commitment of time or effort
  • Basic: Simple items you probably already have around the house
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  • Advanced: These require specialized or more expensive supplies to complete
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Explore the living world with these biology science project ideas, learning more about plants, animals, the environment, and much more.

Extract DNA from an onion

Difficulty: Medium / Materials: Medium

You don’t need a lot of supplies to perform this experiment, but it’s impressive nonetheless. Turn this into a science fair project by trying it with other fruits and vegetables too.

Re-create Mendel’s pea plant experiment

Gregor Mendel’s pea plant experiments were some of the first to explore inherited traits and genetics. Try your own cross-pollination experiments with fast-growing plants like peas or beans.

Make plants move with light

By this age, kids know that many plants move toward sunlight, a process known as phototropism. So high school science fair projects on this topic need to introduce variables into the process, like covering seedling parts with different materials to see the effects.

Test the 5-second rule

We’d all like to know the answer to this one: Is it really safe to eat food you’ve dropped on the floor? Design and conduct an experiment to find out (although we think we might already know the answer).

Find out if color affects taste

Just how interlinked are all our senses? Does the sight of food affect how it tastes? Find out with a fun food science fair project like this one!

See the effects of antibiotics on bacteria

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Difficulty: Medium / Materials: Advanced

Bacteria can be divided into two groups: gram-positive and gram-negative. In this experiment, students first determine the two groups, then try the effects of various antibiotics on them. You can get a gram stain kit , bacillus cereus and rhodospirillum rubrum cultures, and antibiotic discs from Home Science Tools.

Learn more: Antibiotics Project at Home Science Tools

Witness the carbon cycle in action

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Experiment with the effects of light on the carbon cycle. Make this science fair project even more interesting by adding some small aquatic animals like snails or fish into the mix.

Learn more: Carbon Cycle at Science Lessons That Rock

Look for cell mitosis in an onion

Cell mitosis (division) is actually easy to see in action when you look at onion root tips under a microscope. Students will be amazed to see science theory become science reality right before their eyes. Adapt this lab into a high school science fair project by applying the process to other organisms too.

Test the effects of disinfectants

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Grow bacteria in a petri dish along with paper disks soaked in various antiseptics and disinfectants. You’ll be able to see which ones effectively inhibit bacteria growth.

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Pit hydroponics against soil

Growing vegetables without soil (hydroponics) is a popular trend, allowing people to garden just about anywhere.

More Life Sciences and Biology Science Fair Projects for High School

Use these questions and ideas to design your own experiment:

  • Explore ways to prevent soil erosion.
  • What are the most accurate methods of predicting various weather patterns?
  • Try out various fertilization methods to find the best and safest way to increase crop yield.
  • What’s the best way to prevent mold growth on food for long-term storage?
  • Does exposure to smoke or other air pollutants affect plant growth?
  • Compare the chemical and/or bacterial content of various water sources (bottled, tap, spring, well water, etc.).
  • Explore ways to clean up after an oil spill on land or water.
  • Conduct a wildlife field survey in a given area and compare it to results from previous surveys.
  • Find a new use for plastic bottles or bags to keep them out of landfills.
  • Devise a way to desalinate seawater and make it safe to drink.

Bunsen burners, beakers and test tubes, and the possibility of (controlled) explosions? No wonder chemistry is such a popular topic for high school science fair projects!

Break apart covalent bonds

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Break the covalent bond of H 2 O into H and O with this simple experiment. You only need simple supplies for this one. Turn it into a science fair project by changing up the variables—does the temperature of the water matter? What happens if you try this with other liquids?

Learn more: Covalent Bonds at Teaching Without Chairs

Measure the calories in various foods

Are the calorie counts on your favorite snacks accurate? Build your own calorimeter and find out! This kit from Home Science Tools has all the supplies you’ll need.

Detect latent fingerprints

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Forensic science is engrossing and can lead to important career opportunities too. Explore the chemistry needed to detect latent (invisible) fingerprints, just like they do for crime scenes!

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Use Alka-Seltzer to explore reaction rate

Difficulty: Easy / Materials: Easy

Tweak this basic concept to create a variety of high school chemistry science fair projects. Change the temperature, surface area, pressure, and more to see how reaction rates change.

Determine whether sports drinks provide more electrolytes than OJ

Are those pricey sports drinks really worth it? Try this experiment to find out. You’ll need some special equipment for this one; buy a complete kit at Home Science Tools .

Turn flames into a rainbow

You’ll need to get your hands on a few different chemicals for this experiment, but the wow factor will make it worth the effort! Make it a science project by seeing if different materials, air temperature, or other factors change the results.

Discover the size of a mole

Supplies needed for mole experiment, included scale, salt, and chalk

The mole is a key concept in chemistry, so it’s important to ensure students really understand it. This experiment uses simple materials like salt and chalk to make an abstract concept more concrete. Make it a project by applying the same procedure to a variety of substances, or determining whether outside variables have an effect on the results.

Learn more: How Big Is a Mole? at Amy Brown Science

Cook up candy to learn mole and molecule calculations

Aluminum foil bowl filled with bubbling liquid over a bunsen burner

This edible experiment lets students make their own peppermint hard candy while they calculate mass, moles, molecules, and formula weights. Tweak the formulas to create different types of candy and make this into a sweet science fair project!

Learn more: Candy Chemistry at Dunigan Science on TpT

Make soap to understand saponification

Colorful soaps from saponification science experiments for high school

Take a closer look at an everyday item: soap! Use oils and other ingredients to make your own soap, learning about esters and saponification. Tinker with the formula to find one that fits a particular set of parameters.

Learn more: Saponification at Chemistry Solutions on TpT

Uncover the secrets of evaporation

Explore the factors that affect evaporation, then come up with ways to slow them down or speed them up for a simple science fair project.

Learn more: Evaporation at Science Projects

More Chemistry Science Fair Projects for High School

These questions and ideas can spark ideas for a unique experiment:

  • Compare the properties of sugar and artificial sweeteners.
  • Explore the impact of temperature, concentration, and seeding on crystal growth.
  • Test various antacids on the market to find the most effective product.
  • What is the optimum temperature for yeast production when baking bread from scratch?
  • Compare the vitamin C content of various fruits and vegetables.
  • How does temperature affect enzyme-catalyzed reactions?
  • Investigate the effects of pH on an acid-base chemical reaction.
  • Devise a new natural way to test pH levels (such as cabbage leaves).
  • What’s the best way to slow down metal oxidation (the form of rust)?
  • How do changes in ingredients and method affect the results of a baking recipe?

When you think of physics science projects for high school, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the classic build-a-bridge. But there are plenty of other ways for teens to get hands-on with physics concepts. Here are some to try.

Remove the air in a DIY vacuum chamber

DIY vacuum chamber made from a jar and large hypodermic needle

You can use a vacuum chamber to do lots of cool high school science fair projects, but a ready-made one can be expensive. Try this project to make your own with basic supplies.

Learn more: Vacuum Chamber at Instructables

Put together a mini Tesla coil

Looking for a simple but showy high school science fair project? Build your own mini Tesla coil and wow the crowd!

Boil water in a paper cup

Logic tells us we shouldn’t set a paper cup over a heat source, right? Yet it’s actually possible to boil water in a paper cup without burning the cup up! Learn about heat transfer and thermal conductivity with this experiment. Go deeper by trying other liquids like honey to see what happens.

Build a better light bulb

Emulate Edison and build your own simple light bulb. You can turn this into a science fair project by experimenting with different types of materials for filaments.

Measure the speed of light—with your microwave

Grab an egg and head to your microwave for this surprisingly simple experiment. By measuring the distance between cooked portions of egg whites, you’ll be able to calculate the wavelength of the microwaves in your oven and, in turn, the speed of light.

Generate a Lichtenberg figure

Lichtenberg figure generated on a sheet of Plexiglass

See electricity in action when you generate and capture a Lichtenberg figure with polyethylene sheets, wood, or even acrylic and toner. Change the electrical intensity and materials to see what types of patterns you can create.

Learn more: Lichtenberg Figure at Science Notes

Explore the power of friction with sticky note pads

Difficulty: Medium / Materials: Basic

Ever try to pull a piece of paper out of the middle of a big stack? It’s harder than you think it would be! That’s due to the power of friction. In this experiment, students interleave the sheets of two sticky note pads, then measure how much weight it takes to pull them apart. The results are astonishing!

Build a cloud chamber to prove background radiation

Ready to dip your toe into particle physics? Learn about background radiation and build a cloud chamber to prove the existence of muons.

Measure the effect of temperature on resistance

A beaker with a tungsten rod, connected to a multimeter

This is a popular and classic science fair experiment in physics. You’ll need a few specialized supplies, but they’re pretty easy to find.

Learn more: Temperature and Resistance at Science Project

Launch the best bottle rocket

A basic bottle rocket is pretty easy to build, but it opens the door to lots of different science fair projects. Design a powerful launcher, alter the rocket so it flies higher or farther, or use only recycled materials for your flyer.

More Physics Science Fair Projects for High School

Design your own experiment in response to these questions and prompts.

  • Determine the most efficient solar panel design and placement.
  • What’s the best way to eliminate friction between two objects?
  • Explore the best methods of insulating an object against heat loss.
  • What effect does temperature have on batteries when stored for long periods of time?
  • Test the effects of magnets or electromagnetic fields on plants or other living organisms.
  • Determine the best angle and speed of a bat swing in baseball.
  • What’s the best way to soundproof an area or reduce noise produced by an item?
  • Explore methods for reducing air resistance in automotive design.
  • Use the concepts of torque and rotation to perfect a golf swing.
  • Compare the strength and durability of various building materials.

Many schools are changing up their science fairs to STEM fairs, to encourage students with an interest in engineering to participate. Many great engineering science fair projects start with a STEM challenge, like those shown here. Use these ideas to spark a full-blown project to build something new and amazing!

Solve a current environmental issue

A science fair project can also be an entry into the Slingshot Challenge . Students produce a 1-minute video with a solution to a current environmental problem (think: uniting creative waste reducers on social media or rehabilitating forests affected by fire) for the chance to receive up to $10,000 in funding.

Construct a model maglev train

Maglev model train built from magnets and wood craft sticks on green felt

Maglev trains may just be the future of mass transportation. Build a model at home, and explore ways to implement the technology on a wider basis.

Learn more: Maglev Model Train at Supermagnete

Design a more efficient wind turbine

Wind energy is renewable, making it a good solution for the fossil fuel problem. For a smart science fair project, experiment to find the most efficient wind turbine design for a given situation.

Re-create Da Vinci’s flying machine

Da Vinci flying machine built from a paper cup and other basic supplies

Da Vinci sketched several models of “flying machines” and hoped to soar through the sky. Do some research into his models and try to reconstruct one of your own.

Learn more: Da Vinci Flying Machine at Student Savvy

Design a heart-rate monitor

Smartwatches are ubiquitous these days, so pretty much anyone can wear a heart-rate monitor on their wrist. But do they work any better than one you can build yourself? Get the specialized items you need like the Arduino LilyPad Board on Amazon.

Race 3D printed cars

Simple 3-D printed race cars with vegetables strapped to them (Science Experiments for High School)

3D printers are a marvel of the modern era, and budding engineers should definitely learn to use them. Use Tinkercad or a similar program to design and print race cars that can support a defined weight, then see which can roll the fastest! (No 3D printer in your STEM lab? Check the local library. Many of them have 3D printers available for patrons to use.)

Learn more: 3D Printed Cars at Instructables

Grow veggies in a hydroponic garden

Vertical hydroponic garden made from PVC pipes and aluminum downspouts

Hydroponics is the gardening wave of the future, making it easy to grow plants anywhere with minimal soil required. For a science fair STEM engineering challenge, design and construct your own hydroponic garden capable of growing vegetables to feed a family. This model is just one possible option.

Learn more: Hydroponics at Instructables

Grab items with a mechanical claw

KiwiCo hydraulic claw kit (Science Experiments for High School)

Delve into robotics with this engineering project. This kit includes all the materials you need, with complete video instructions. Once you’ve built the basic structure, tinker around with the design to improve its strength, accuracy, or other traits.

Learn more: Hydraulic Claw at KiwiCo

Construct a crystal radio

Homemade crystal radio set (Science Experiments for High School)

Return to the good old days and build a radio from scratch. This makes a cool science fair project if you experiment with different types of materials for the antenna. It takes some specialized equipment, but fortunately, Home Science Tools has an all-in-one kit for this project.

Learn more: Crystal Radio at Scitoys.com

Build a burglar alarm

Simple electronic burglar alarm with a cell phone

The challenge? Set up a system to alert you when someone has broken into your house or classroom. This can take any form students can dream up, and you can customize this STEM high school science experiment for multiple skill levels. Keep it simple with an alarm that makes a sound that can be heard from a specified distance. Or kick it up a notch and require the alarm system to send a notification to a cell phone, like the project at the link.

Learn more: Intruder Alarm at Instructables

Walk across a plastic bottle bridge

Students sitting on a large bridge made of plastic bottles

Balsa wood bridges are OK, but this plastic bottle bridge is really impressive! In fact, students can build all sorts of structures using the concept detailed at the link. It’s the ultimate upcycled STEM challenge!

Learn more: TrussFab Structures at Instructables

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This Forensic Science project for High School allows students to show off all of the CSI skills they know. They are tasked with creating and processing their own mini murder scene!

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This Forensic Science project for High School allows students to show off all of the CSI skills they know. They are tasked with creating and processing their own mini murder scene!

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Project resource includes.

  • Full Teaching guide with detailed instructions
  • Detailed rubric for the Diorama, Written portion and Presentation
  • Google Slide presentation: 18 slides designed to show students – full of tips, Dos and Don’ts, example projects (both good examples and poor examples)
  • Sample Student Presentation as an example to show students

Your students will demonstrate

  • how to Sketch a Crime Scene
  • how to collect different types of evidence
  • distinguish between Class vs. Individual evidence
  • identify how each piece of evidence links to a suspect

The project also includes a full Autopsy of the victim, and they must incorporate evidence from Entomology to establish a Post Mortem Interval. (This resource is sold separately HERE )

This is my absolute favorite forensics project for high school!

My students always get really into it and come up with amazing work. They are super creative in their stories, while being rooted to real life and the details of a true crime scene.

The rubric requires students to come up with a ‘true crime’ story, and create a mini-murder scene as it would have looked if their crime happened. They must then write a description of their crime scene as a CSI would describe it when they first arrive. The scene must be sketched with evidence, the evidence photographed, and documented as either class or individual.

All evidence and information must be presented in the form of a PowerPoint so that other classmates can fully appreciate the crime scene. The rubric also requires that the body show evidence of time and manner of death. This information is then used in the included autopsy report!

When the mini-murder scenes are finished, I always invite other classes to come look at them. My Forensics students LOVE showing off their work and telling everyone about their crime scenes.

I give my classes six days to work on a block schedule (180 hours total) but it can be modified to a shorter schedule by eliminating some of the requirements or allowing students to work in groups.

NOTE : This resource assumes students know how to process a crime scene, collect evidence, and are familiar with death investigation. It is designed to show off what they have learned in a Forensics course. I use this in place of a final Exam in my forensics class.

Click to see a preview of the Forensics Project for High School .

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This Forensics Blood Spatter lab is then designed to let students learn blood spatter patterns through experience! They are guided to experiment with the different Low and Medium Velocity blood spatter patterns that can be found at a crime scene. Then students use what they have learned to go into detail about how much information we can learn about a crime though Blood Spatter patterns.

Blood Spatter Lab – Students Learn by Doing!

Challenge your students with this Forensic Blood Spatter Activity!  No Prep! This blood spatter activity is designed to help your students practice their forensics spatter analysis skills! It can be 100% digital, and easily used for distance learning. 

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Forensic Evidence – Thanks to television, many high school students have a fictionalized view of the highly specialized field of forensic science. However, school forensic science projects can help them understand the complex sciences involved in the field and even spark career interest. Fingerprints, forensic anthropology, ballistics or physical evidence provide a variety of project ideas when approached from the perspective of a high school student. Fingerprint Science Fair Projects Explore the similarities between the fingerprints of siblings and compares these patterns to those found in a stranger’s fingerprints. Include a study on whether or not identical twins have the same or different fingerprints. Expand the project to explore whether fingerprints are hereditary--and whether or not families show pattern similarities. Set up a display that shows how to fingerprint a crime scene and display the various pieces of equipment used in the process. Forensic Anthropology Skeletal remains help to identify whether a subject is human, how he died and whether or not the remains indicate the commission of a crime.

Three Forensic Science Activity Ideas for Middle Schoolers

Forensic science programs include experiments in fingerprinting, blood spatter and chemical trace analysis. Students master these skills to solve the final mystery at the end of the program.

Video advice: Forensic Science Final Project

This was our Forensic files project back from 2014 at Theodore Roosevelt Highschool in San Antonio, TX. Our project consisted of staging a crime scene and showing the various events that take place when a crime is committed. So for anyone looking for any ideas for they’re Forensic science​ project, well here you go I hope you like it just as much as our class did! And yes we were limited on actors, because there were only 4 of us!

Forensic Science Projects for Students

In television shows there is frequently a department or expert who works with physical evidence located at the crime scene. Sometimes this evidence is an unidentified powder. In this experiment the students will practice observing and testing the characteristics of a white powder to determine what it is. This experiment will use sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, flour and baby powder.

The Mystery

The simplest means of getting a fingerprint is to rub a pencil on a piece of paper to create a square as large as the finger. Rub your finger across the graphite of the pencil and then roll it across the sticky side of a piece of tape. Place the tape sticky side down on a piece of white cardstock. This creates a fingerprint that can be compared to existing prints. Have the students practice in pairs. Write the person’s name on the back of each fingerprint and set it aside for use later. Switch pairs and have the new groups take fingerprints and then try to match them correctly to the previously taken samples. Once this skill is mastered the students can move on to the next experiment.

Forensic Science Experiments & Crime Scene Projects for Kids – Try these three hands-on crime-scene, forensic science experiments with HST. Kids can try fingerprint dusting, cyanoacrylate fuming and chromatography.

Some fingerprints are visible – you can see marks left on a surface by dirty or oily fingers. Dusting is usually used for this type. Other prints are latent – you can’t see them, but there are marks left by sweat and other organic residue from fingers. Fuming is often used for these.

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National Forensic Science Week 2022

High School Students Invited to Special Presentation on Tuesday, August 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at state-of-the-art DNA laboratory building in Manhattan.

Students Asked to Special Presentation on Tuesday, August 9, from 11 a. m. to two p. m. at condition-of-the-art DNA laboratory building in ManhattanNew You are able to, NY – The Brand New You are able to City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) announces its celebration of National Forensic Science Week 2016 having a special concentrate on education to achieve youthful New Yorkers thinking about forensic science. Included in this effort, the very first time ever, students are asked to go to OCME’s DNA laboratory building , August 9, and listen to from experts over the different regions of forensic science. Throughout the event, students may have the chance to determine presentations from forensic pathologists, forensic anthropologists, and forensic scientists, adopted with a tour from the OCME DNA training laboratory. Professionals will offer you firsthand accounts of methods their real-existence operate in forensic science comes even close to the depictions on television shows like CSI along with other examples well-liked by students. “Interest in forensic science careers has skyrocketed previously decade, with our selection of expertise and sources, OCME is distinctively positioned to provide students an extensive look at possibilities within the field,” stated New You are able to City Chief Medical Examiner Dr.

Forensic Science Lessons for Kids

Forensic science uses science to solve legal issues within the civic and criminal justice systems. Discover kid friendly forensic science activities, resources, and more.

“Come discover what professional crime scene investigators do in order to solve a criminal offense within this inspiring nonfiction book! With detailed images and interesting details, readers find out about forensic science, criminal investigative evidence, and crime scene searches. This book includes a job interview having a real-existence CSI along with a reference, index, and listing of helpful sources. ” Grade 4. Studying Level Q.

Does your child love detective stories, watch crime scene investigation (CSI) shows, or dream of being a forensic scientist someday? CSI activities for kids may be just what you need! Mysteries and hands-on sleuthing experiences can build important critical thinking skills. Best of all, forensic science for kids covers different areas of science: physics, biology, chemistry, and earth science! Using crime scene activities, books, and investigations can help your child learn skills in data collection, observation, analysis, and problem-solving. Most of all, your child will love to learn this way!

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Video advice: Forensics Project Northridge High

Students in Stacey Howell’s Medical Forensics Course discover how to apply science in creating and solving a mystery.

Forensic Science Projects for Students

“Who Did It?” A Forensics Science Fair Project ⋆ The Indigo Teacher – Create a forensics science fair project using crime scene tools and a story line. Kids and teens will get a good idea of how forensics science works.

This isn’t your typical whodunit game. A mix of middle and high school kids formed two groups to create a forensics science fair project based on the Forensics Chemistry of Hair Analysis Kit from Home Science Tools. This kit not only has everything provided (except for the microscope, but you can find one here), but it teaches about basic forensic science by using hair samples.

20 Virtual Labs & Activities for Forensic Science ⋆ The Trendy Science Teacher

In this post, I will share 20 virtual labs & activities that you can use to teach Forensic Science, whether it be in-person or online.

I have tried personally this virtual autopsy as practice in my infamous PIG AUTOPSY project for quite some time. However, a year ago, I wasn’t in a position to conduct the anticipated pig autopsy with my students (cue the tears). Like a substitute, Used to do assign this virtual autopsy activity. Even though it didn’t bring exactly the same WOW factor because the pig autopsy, it had been a great virtual substitute after i needed it.

#7: Fire Lab- Virtual Arson Investigation

As a new school year approaches, Forensics teachers across the world are scrambling to find virtual labs and activities for their Forensic Science classrooms. In my collaborative Facebook group for Forensic Science teachers, the question “How do we virtually teach such a hands-on course?” comes up in conversation on a weekly basis. (If you are a Forensic science teacher that is looking to collaborate with other FS teachers, we invite you to join us. Click HERE to join the group!) It is for that reason that I decided to put together a resource for all of my Forensics teacher friends– 20 Virtual Labs & Activities for Forensic Science. Let’s get started!

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At the NSLC’s high school forensic science program, students learn crime scene investigation and forensic analysis to prepare for a career as a forensic expert.

  • At the National Student Leadership Conference summer Forensic Science program, high school students unravel a mystery as they conduct an investigation and build a body of evidence. Interact with experts in medicine, law enforcement and the legal profession who will give you an insider’s view into the life of a professional forensic scientist.
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Collect evidence and solve a crime at the NSLC on Forensic Science

Collect evidence and solve a crime at the NSLC on Forensic Science. At the National Student Leadership Conference summer Forensic Science program, high school students unravel a mystery as they conduct an investigation and build a body of evidence. Interact with experts in medicine, law enforcement and the legal profession who will give you an insider’s view into the life of a professional forensic scientist. Program HighlightsCrime scene simulationWork with your team to solve a challenging murder case. Forensic WorkshopsLearn cutting-edge techniques including fingerprint and DNA analysis. Guest speakersMeet leading forensic scientists from the FBI, NCIS, Department of Justice and other law enforcement organizations. Dates & LocationsHands-on SimulationsThe NSLC high school program on Forensic Science uses an interactive approach to learning that gives you an opportunity to immerse yourself in the challenging complexities of crime scene investigation. You and your team will work together to solve the mystery of a realistic crime scene.

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Reference Cards I have created reference cards for many of the units/activities listed below, which are designed to replace the student worksheets and some lab pages for those units. The cards are printed on card stock (back-to-back) and laminated for student use. Students use overhead markers to add notes to the pages as we discuss each lesson and keep them to review for the unit quizzes. (You could also have students record their answers in a lab notebook rather than write on the pages.) At the end of the unit, they clean them off with a wet cloth and turn them in so they are ready for the next class! Less paper wasted and less time copying – a double bonus! In addition, the reference card format will allow special education students (and other students with learning challenges) to focus on the lesson and avoids possible frustration at trying to keep up with the class notes. They will have all the information they need in one place.

In this unit students find out about DNA and it is use within forensic science. After discussing the data around the reference card, students create DNA keychains, which can be used for an identification activity by which students need to match their keychains having a paper model. Other training and activities are highlighted below.

I have created reference cards for many of the units/activities listed below, which are designed to replace the student worksheets and some lab pages for those units. The cards are printed on card stock (back-to-back) and laminated for student use. Students use overhead markers to add notes to the pages as we discuss each lesson and keep them to review for the unit quizzes. (You could also have students record their answers in a lab notebook rather than write on the pages. ) At the end of the unit, they clean them off with a wet cloth and turn them in so they are ready for the next class! Less paper wasted and less time copying – a double bonus! In addition, the reference card format will allow special education students (and other students with learning challenges) to focus on the lesson and avoids possible frustration at trying to keep up with the class notes. They will have all the information they need in one place.

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The work is licensed within Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3. Unported License. This project can give students a on the job experience to higher comprehend the key areas of the mind. They are effective in groups after which use the information in the project for an at school “open brain” quiz to examine the information.

Someone has vandalized the school wall and lots of evidence has been left at the scene. It appeThere has been a murder the old historic hotel in downtown. The concierge has been found dead in the basement elevator. Your detective team has been assigned to the case. Can you solve the murder? Click here to save 20% on our TRIO Murder Mystery BundleUsing their skills critical thinking skills, dedThe beloved science teacher at JKF Middle School has been found dead in her classroom and YOUR Junior Crime Detectives are on the case. Using their skills critical thinking skills, deductive reasoning, and team work, the Junior Crime Detectives work in partnerships or teams to solve the murder mysterForensic Science. Crime Scene Analysis. Physical Science Stations. Forensic Science Project.

Video advice: Forensic Science – Crime Scene Investigation Experiments from Activity Kit for Kids

Crime Science Investigation kit is a Cool Experiment Kit for Kids.The Experiments in the Kit are Hair Analysis, Blood Splatter, Fake Blood, Powder Analysis, Finger Print Analysis. This Kit for Kids Age 8-14 years can be ordered from http://www.zlifeeducation.com

Forensic Science Projects for Students

What do you do in forensic science in high school?

It includes the investigation of fingerprinting, fiber analysis, ballistics, arson, trace evidence analysis, poisons, drugs, blood spatters, and blood samples . Students are taught the proper collection, preservation, and laboratory analysis of various samples.

How do high schoolers prepare for forensic science?

In order to set oneself up for success, aspiring forensic scientists are advised to graduate from high school, ideally with high marks in classes such as biology, chemistry, physiology, statistics, and mathematics .

What kinds of projects do forensic scientists work on?

Funded Research and Development Projects

  • Forensic DNA. Alternative genetic markers. Compromised DNA evidence. Human DNA quantitation. Miniaturization and automation. Mitochondrial DNA. Non-human DNA. Y-chromosome analysis.
  • Microbial analysis.
  • Sperm detection and separation.

What are the 11 types of forensic science?

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences, which represents more than 6,000 scientists, organizes the forensic sciences into 11, distinct sections:

  • Criminalistics.
  • Digital and Multimedia Sciences.
  • Engineering Sciences.
  • Jurisprudence.
  • Odontology.
  • Pathology/Biology.
  • Physical Anthropology.

What is the best major for forensic science?

A bachelor's degree in chemistry will prepare you for a job as a forensic laboratory analyst or a toxicologist. You'll be able to help police and investigators identify drugs and alcohol in blood samples, analyze drug evidence, and find trace blood evidence.

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The Inoculation Project is an ongoing, volunteer effort to crowdfund science, math, and literacy projects for public schools in low-income neighborhoods.   As always, our conduit is   DonorsChoose ,   a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation   that facilitates tax-deductible donations to specific, vetted projects in public schools.

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It’s the last Sunday of Black History Month, and our first project this week has a special designation from DonorsChoose:

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

This North Carolina elementary-school librarian needs non-fiction books about inventors!

PROJECT #1 Project:    Lions, Tigers, Inventors...Oh My Resources:    Help me give my students books about inventors who dared to dream of something new. Economic need:    An Equity Focus School; nearly all students from low‑income households. Also a   Celebrate Black Teachers and Students   project. Location:    Alderman Rd Elementary School, Fayetteville, North Carolina Total:    $362.21 Still Needed:    $ 263.99   $139.58 Project description by Mrs. Miller:   Please help me get more non-fiction books into our school library. We are in need of more high interest books in every non-fiction section. My students love a good story. More importantly, they love a true story. These books will help me inspire the next generation of inventors and creators.

Kids are just naturally curious; When students are engaged and excited, they become readers for life. My students love non-fiction books about the things they are interested in! These books about inventors will give my students the knowledge they seek and boost their own curiosity for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

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One of the requested books is about Ralph Baer, who fled Nazi Germany as a boy and ended up developing modern video games.

Our new second project is quite ambitious, but its deadline is still more than two months away and I think we can do it some good. Ms. Boone teaches high-school grades in a small fishing village with a population that’s heavily Alaskan Native. She needs a large assortment of hands-on lab materials for all the science topics she needs to cover.

PROJECT #2 Project:    Help Give Students in Rural Alaska More Science Lab Materials! Resources:    Help me give my students more materials for exploratory labs in science class! Economic need:    An Equity Focus School; n early all students from low‑income households. Location:    Newhalen School, Iliamna, Alaska Total:    $1,199.74 Still Needed:    $ 882.09   $742.68 Project description by Ms. Boone:   These materials meet the standards of the multiple levels of science that I teach, including general science, physical science, and earth science. They will help students by giving them opportunities to participate in hands on, exploratory labs. With your donation, these materials can provide students in rural Alaska with more place-based and exploratory labs, giving them opportunities that they might not otherwise get in an remote area of Alaska.

Please consider helping my class gain more resources for hands on activities. We can't thank you enough for your support and consideration in donating.

One of the requested lab kits is about s ea urchin embryology. This short video gives an idea of why it’s such an interesting topic.

I’m happy and rather surprised to say that both our projects from last week were completed — I was not expecting the larger of the two to be funded last week! Many thanks to our readers, both for donating and for helping raise the projects’ visibility so other donors help out as well.  Project #1, There's Nothing Like a Book in Your Hands : Ms. Wright needed books for her Arkansas elementary students . She writes: Thank you so much for contributing to my project. These books in the hands of students will allow them to really fall in love with reading. I'm so excited to use them and they will love being able to spend time examining the text and illustrations up close. Thanks again. Project #2, Biology, Ecology, and Chemistry... Oh My! : Mrs. Parent had a lot of science lab materials on her wish list for her South Carolina middle-school students. She writes: Thank you for choosing our project and helping further the impact that science will have on our young students. We are overjoyed to receive such generosity for our small rural school! The students helped pick the items so they will be very excited to get working on new explorations and show them to the community!​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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Founded in 2009,   The Inoculation Project seeks to fund science, math, and literacy projects in public school classrooms and libraries . Our conduit is   DonorsChoose , a crowdfunding charity founded in 2000 and highly rated by both   Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau .

Every Sunday , we focus on helping to fund projects in neighborhood public   schools where the overwhelming majority of students come from low-income households.   We welcome everyone who supports public school education — no money is required!

Finally, here’s our list of successfully funded projects — our series total is 1085 ! The success-list diary also contains links and additional information about DonorsChoose.

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