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|type= Lesson idea
|final=yes
|final=yes
|title= Forensic Science Investigation
|title= Forensic Science Investigation
|tagline=A who-dunnit circus of activities
|tagline=A who-dunnit circus of activities
|topic= acids
|topic= acids
|subject= science, inquiry
|subject= science, inquiry
|resourcenumber= SC0004
|resourcenumber= SC004
|age= Primary, Secondary age 10-12
|age= KS2, Primary, Secondary
|content= These five activities have often been used as a circus of activity on a school open-day for young students. The teacher has given these lab activities an investigative slant in a ‘real world’ context. The work
|content= These five lab activities have an investigative slant in a ‘real world’ context and introduce:
* introduces the science topic ’acids and bases’ by measuring the pH of soil found on a crime suspect’s shoe.
* the science topic ’acids and bases’ by measuring the pH of soil found on a crime suspect’s shoe,
* introduces the technique of chromatography, by comparing the ink from a pen at the crime scene, with ink owned by a suspect. Chromatography is used in work to distinguish between mixtures and compounds
* the technique of chromatography, by comparing the ink from a pen at the crime scene with ink owned by a suspect - chromatography is used in work to distinguish between mixtures and compounds,
* introduces human variation by comparing suspect’s thumb prints with that found at the crime scene. Fingerprinting has been used as a starter activity to lead to discussing what we inherit from our parents.
* human variation by comparing a suspect’s thumbprint with that found at the crime scene - fingerprinting has often been used as a starter, activity for discussing what we inherit from our parents,
* also introduces the topic ’acids and bases’ in an activity where pupils measure the acidity of household liquids.
* the topic ’acids and bases’ in an activity where pupils measure the acidity of household liquids and classify them accordingly.
|strategy=
|strategy=
|image=Forensic1.png
|image=Forensic1.png
|Learning Objectives=
|Learning Objectives=
* to introduce the idea of acids and bases
* Introducing the idea of acids and bases.
* to use evidence to support conclusions
* Using evidence to support conclusions.
* possibly also to introduce young students to working in a lab with purpose  
* Potentially introducing young students to working in a lab with a 'real' purpose.
|additional resources=
|additional resources=
|useful information=
|useful information=
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|other=  
|format=
|format=
|resources= Download the document here [[file:Forensic_Science_Investigation_-_SC0004.doc]]
|resources=  
* [[Forensic Science Investigation/Lesson]]
* Download the lesson here [[file:Forensic_Science_Investigation_-_SC0004.doc]]


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Latest revision as of 19:52, 31 January 2015

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A who-dunnit circus of activities

Lesson idea. These five lab activities have an investigative slant in a ‘real world’ context and introduce:

  • the science topic ’acids and bases’ by measuring the pH of soil found on a crime suspect’s shoe,
  • the technique of chromatography, by comparing the ink from a pen at the crime scene with ink owned by a suspect - chromatography is used in work to distinguish between mixtures and compounds,
  • human variation by comparing a suspect’s thumbprint with that found at the crime scene - fingerprinting has often been used as a starter, activity for discussing what we inherit from our parents,
  • the topic ’acids and bases’ in an activity where pupils measure the acidity of household liquids and classify them accordingly.

Teaching approach. This lesson introduces inquiry(ta)-based learning through the topic of forensic science. It engages pupils in higher order(ta) reasoning(ta) solving a variety of forensic problems. (edit)

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Title Forensic Science Investigation
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  • Introducing the idea of acids and bases.
  • Using evidence to support conclusions.
  • Potentially introducing young students to working in a lab with a 'real' purpose.
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