Forensics in the Classroom

Type of Resource: Online Unit
Free or Fee: Fee
Computer Needs: Acrobat PDF, Microworlds Real Player
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These units are well-organized, easy to follow, complete and interesting. Print off the unit and use the site to share the tools with students. The FAQ section includes additional websites for reference. The site says that it `took great care´ in creating these mysteries to be appropriate for classrooms. Knowing your students and thoroughly reviewing the unit will reassure you that the content is appropriate for your class.

Description:

Forensics in the Classroom shares six forensic science units. There are also several tools on the site (glossary, timeline, virtual forensics lab, etc.) From the website: "The FIC program is designed for use in high school and middle school science classrooms. This complete, standards-based package includes five stand-alone units, each centered on a unique, realistic mystery. The lessons and activities are flexible and modifiable, so you can tailor each unit to fit your classroom schedule and style. The classroom activities involve simple lab experiments and align with nationally recognized standards and safety requirements. The units can be taught as introductions to basic chemistry ideas and forensic techniques, or used as creative ways to review information you´ve already covered. The FIC units vary in length and are labeled according to level of difficulty, allowing you to select the unit that best meets your classroom needs."

Possible uses:

Choose a unit that best fits your student population, interest and abilities. Use the unit for chemistry and forensics learning. View pages of the unit online. Project the site and visit the virtual forensics lab together to hear and see how scientists make forensic discoveries.

Related Resources:

6-8, 9-12+

Science : Biology
Science : Chemistry

Online Unit

Acrobat PDF, Microworlds Real Player