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REVIEW:
Popular TV shows have sparked an interest in forensic science and teachers can capitalize on this interest by using the five standards based units provided at this site to solve intriguing mysteries using real science, including biology, chemistry, and physics. Students conduct enzyme tests, DNA analysis, handwriting analysis, fingerprinting, and other applications of science to solve the cases. The units are labeled according to level of difficulty and can be used in the classroom as stand alone units that can be tailored to fit differing abilities and into individual classroom schedules. 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. Each FIC unit includes an overview, applicable standards, required materials, student handouts, introductory and background information, the complete mystery, additional sources of information, extension activities, assessments, and more. Included is a bonus "mini mystery" for students to solve. |
February 2006
