Hands-On Forensic Science Course for Kids
This hands-on forensic science course is designed for children and teens. Students are junior detectives in a community experiencing crimes (nothing violent). To solve these mysteries, students will conduct hands-on investigations.
Brigitte Robin, M.S., M.A.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(11)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
Hands-on investigations and in-class assignmentsGrading
Grades are optional (offered by request), if students complete and submit the printout for the course to me. There are no tests, but each investigation comes with a written component that students can complete and send to me if they want a grade. Otherwise, I offer a certificate of completion if a student attended every session.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Intermediate Level
This hands-on forensic science course is designed for children and teens. Students are junior detectives in a community experiencing several recent crimes. These crimes include a kidnapped teddy bear, a broken mailbox, a doorbell that won't stop ringing, and a stolen science kit. To solve each mystery, students will conduct hands-on investigations. In these investigations, they will match the evidence to determine who is responsible for each crime. Students will learn techniques used in forensic science such as fingerprinting, chromatography, chemical reactions, fiber analysis, matching plant and soil samples, and analyzing tire, tool, teeth, and shoe impressions.
Learning Goals
Students will learn techniques used in forensic science such as fingerprinting, chromatography, chemical reactions, and analyzing tire impressions. They will also practice measuring distance and volume, how to make observations under a magnifying glass and how to use evidence to make conclusions.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Fingerprinting
Lift latent fingerprints and match fingerprints to a suspect. 45 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Chromatography
Identify the pen used in the ransom note of a kidnapped teddy bear. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Unknown Substances
Experiment with unknown substances to identify a mystery powder. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Tire Impressions
Make and analyze tire impressions to match a suspect’s car. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There is no violent content. Crimes include kidnapped teddy bear, pranks, and theft.
Supply List
Materials for this class can be found around the house and on Amazon. There are up to $95 worth of materials (seen in the photograph) that may need to be ordered, but you can improvise to spend less. I have the full supply list available once you enroll.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2023
5.0
11reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Teaching Certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in Science
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from New York University
I am a certified science teacher with graduate degrees who has taught science to over a thousand students in schools. Reviews
Live Group Course
$18
weekly or $144 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-10 learners per class
