This forensics / forensic science lab investigation will keep your kids guessing as they use their microscope skills to examine a crime scene for various residues to determine who committed the awful act of stealing the school mascot.

Whodunnit? This immersive mascot mystery requires a few microscopes and a scientific eye as students observe various residues and act like detectives to try and determine who the culprit is! This lab is easy to implement using household items such as garlic powder, salt, baby powder, sugar, sand and flour.

WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY LESSON:

• 14 NON-EDITABLE PDF handouts with student and teacher directions

• Accompanying PowerPoint

• Answer key

STUDENTS WILL:

• Examine various residues under the microscope

• Read the provided alibis and analyze data to solve the mystery

• Answer extension questions

MATERIALS LIST:

- Microscopes

- slides and coverslips

- various residues including: sand, garlic powder, salt, flour, sugar, baby powder

- a stuffed animal that may represent your school mascot.

SEE HOW THIS LESSON ALIGNS WITH THE NGSS, TEKS or GSE

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