Crime Scene Investigations: Real-Life Science Labs for Grades 6–12

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Turn your students into forensic scientists as they learn scientific principles and important laboratory techniques. An excellent forensic lab book for both middle school and high school students. The 68 ready-to-use lessons and labs will improve students’ critical thinking skills and educate them in the life, physical and Earth sciences. Students collect evidence, make observations and conduct lab tests to solve criminal cases involving document forgery, tools, teeth, tire marks, unknown substances, fingerprints, blood stain analysis, clothing fibers, hair identification, blood detection, blood typing, DNA electrophoresis, skeleton reconstruction, forensic archaeological digs and soil analysis. Teacher notes and reproducible student worksheets with background information are provided. 273 pages, 8½" × 11", soft cover.