{"product_id":"crime-scene-detective-using-science-and-critical-thinking-to-solve-crimes-grades-5-8-9781593630638","title":"Crime Scene Detective: Using Science and Critical","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatch the excitement ripple through your classroom as students use their intellect to find out who committed the \"crime\" at your school. Enliven your students as they practice critical thinking skills. Students are often taught skills such as the scientific method, scientific research, critical thinking, making observations, analyzing facts, and drawing conclusions in isolation. Studying forensic science allows students to practice these skills and see theories put into practice by using circumstances that model real-life events, meanwhile letting students explore a variety of career options.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exciting unit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information on forensics, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexploration of careers in forensic science and law enforcement, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea simulation involving a fire in the school library, and \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e instructions for writing your own crime scene simulation. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo crack the case, students examine evidence left at the scene, interview suspects (staff members), and use critical thinking to connect all of the clues and eliminate suspects. Students will feel like real investigators with this true-to-life simulation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet your students solve more mysteries with \u003ci\u003eMystery Disease\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMystery Science\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDetective Club\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Great Chocolate Caper\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrades 5-8\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book presents a highly engaging unit combining criminal investigation, careers in forensic science, and types of evidence. In the culminating activity, students and faculty participate in a simulation of a school-wide arson investigation. Critical analysis of evidence, inference in questioning suspects, determining reasonability of relevant information, and drawing conclusions are among the critical thinking skills honed by students as they work to crack the case and discover the true criminal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This workbook is so well thought out that if a teacher had the time and cooperation of the [school] staff to conduct the simulation, it would undoubtedly be an educational experience students would not only benefit from but also remember for a lifetime.,Tina Forester,Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented, 5\/1\/04\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeneral Information Information for the Instructor  Lesson Plans   Pre-Simulation Information Criminal Investigations Criminal Investigations Information  Forensic Careers Forensic Career Presentation  Forensic Career Worksheet  Forensic Career Assignment  All Kinds of Evidence Assignment   Planning Guide   Grading Rubric   Crime Scene Simulation The Case of The Blazing Books Overview and Motive   Preparing Materials   Gathering Evidence   Setting up the Labs   Setting up the Scene   Viewing the Crime Scene  Student Procedures   Questioning Procedures   Teacher’s Role   Examining Evidence   Charging a Suspect   Supporting Materials Chart of Roles   Sample News Article   Witness Role Description   Suspect Role Description   Suspect Evidence Request  Suspect Handwriting Sample  Suspect Identification Card  Suspect and Witness Profiles  Detective Report   Forensic Laboratory Materials Evidence Request Card   Evidence Log   Blood Evidence Procedures  Blood Report   Procedures for All Other Labs  Fingerprint Report   Arson Report   Shoe Print Report   Hair Report   Handwriting Report   Creating Your Own Simulation Customizing the Simulation  Appendix Arson Motives  Fast Facts on Fires","brand":"Prufrock Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51020092211543,"sku":"9781593630638","price":18.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781593630638.jpg?v=1750782373","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/crime-scene-detective-using-science-and-critical-thinking-to-solve-crimes-grades-5-8-9781593630638","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}