MIDDLE SCHOOL FORENSICS CURRICULUM- Print & Digital

Save time and energy with this no-prep, FORENSIC SCIENCE CURRICULUM specifically created for MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS! It includes all of the PowerPoint presentations, notes, labs, activities, case studies, practices, worksheets, projects, quizzes, review games and exams you need to teach a FORENSICS.

This bundle of resources is a version of my FORENSICS CURRICULUM- ENTIRE YEAR COURSE BUNDLE (for 9-12th grade) and only includes the "age appropriate" content that is great for middle school teachers or homeschool cohorts that are looking to engage their 6th-8th grade students. (Please view the preview slides for an entire overview of what is included in this bundle.)

Topics Included in this Bundle:

►Course Prep

•Classroom Rules & Procedures

•Lab Safety

•Lab Equipment

•Microscope Parts and Function

►Intro to Forensics

•Observation Skills

•Deductive Reasoning

•Eyewitness Testimony

•The Innocence Project

•Investigative Processes

•Types of Evidence

•Searching the Crime Scene

•Photographing the Crime Scene

•Evidence Collection & Chain of Custody

•From Crime Scene to Court Room

•History of Forensics

►Items of Interest (Evidence)

•Fingerprints

•Hair

•Fibers

•Blood Typing

•Handwriting

•Chromatography

•Arson

►The Autopsy

•Fetal Pig Autopsy Project

►BONUS: Getting Started Resources

►BONUS: START/Bellringers Questions

►BONUS: Forensics Crime Board Project

►BONUS: Materials/Supply List

►BONUS: Access to a collaborative Facebook group for Forensics Teachers

What is the benefit of purchasing this bundle?

Because it is all-inclusive, this bundle is especially useful for new teachers or teachers needing supplementary NO-PREP lessons and activities. This curriculum includes over 2000 pages full of editable lessons, lesson plans, activities, quizzes, worksheets, games and MORE!

As with all of my bundles, you will receive FREE updates for LIFE! As I add new resources, you will get access for no additional charge! This entire curriculum was written to align with NGSS standards. I have over 10 years experience with teaching this course and I work closely with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (in my hometown) to ensure that my content is up to date with current standards and technology.

What types of files are included?

When you download this product you will receive a zip file with folders – 1 for each unit, plus my Forensics Bellringers folder. Each unit includes a curriculum map as well as folders for each topic. Each topic includes a suggested lesson plan to help you maneuver through the content. Be sure to check out the buyer reviews for testimonials about the ease of using this resource!

Most of the documents in this product are secured PDF’s, meaning you can print them but not copy or edit the text. This protects the intellectual rights of the clip artists and font creators. Editable versions are only included for the curriculum maps, PowerPoints, quizzes, exams and some aspects of the activities for you to customize for your classroom.

Please note: The print version of this curriculum includes resources in the following formats: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and PDF. The digital part of this resource includes resources in the following formats: Google Forms, Google Docs, and Google Slides.

How is this bundle different from your FORENSICS CURRICULUM- ENTIRE YEAR COURSE BUNDLE?

This resource is specifically designed for middle school aged students. It is a condensed version of my full curriculum and does not include topics such as DNA, Ballistics, Blood Spatter, Entomology, Stages of Decomposition, Anthropology, Toxicology, Death Investigation or any other topics that discuss rape, brutal murders, etc.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RESOURCE, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT dana@thetrendyscienceteacher.com!

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