Crime Scene Measurements

Using a crime scene scenario, students will measure length, mass, volume and temperature. They will calculate area and shoe size using a chart. Students will analyze soil samples using a microscope. Students will use the process of elimination based on their data to determine a suspect.
Resource ID#: 72577 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Basic Calculators, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 15 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: measurement, nature of science, forensic, temperature, thermometer, mass, triple beam balance, microscope, ruler, graduated cylinder, volume, CSI, crime scene
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Diversity and Ecology

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