Primus Summer Camp: Crime Scene Detective & Forensics With Projects
Use your detective skills to solve crimes in this interactive summer camp. We will learn about the forensics and science used to solve crimes. We will solve a daily crime and do a forensic science project.
Annette the Teacher B.A. ACE Educator, TEFL TESOL
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(128)
Rising Star
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursAssessment
There are no formal assessments as this is a fun, interactive summer camp. If a formal assessment is required, please contact Annette the Teacher prior to the start of the camp.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
Calling all true crime detectives and forensic enthusiasts! Join us to learn about detective work and forensics and help us solve a daily crime in this fun, interactive camp. Every class starts with a warm-up forensic exercise. Next, we will learn about our forensic Topic of the Day. We will have discussions and demonstrations and watch videos. (See the syllabus for the Topics of the Day) We will do a crime scene investigation project using materials found around your house. Please check out the syllabus for the daily topics and projects. See below for materials for the daily projects. Next, we will use what we have learned to solve a Case of the Day. All "crimes" are age-appropriate. Note: Students can continue to work on the crime mystery after the class. The solution to the mystery will be published on the class page and revealed in the class the next day. Our cases are: Monday - The Case of the Crushed Flowers Tuesday - The Case of the Broken Beakers Wednesday - The Case of the Missing Muffins Thursday - The Case of the Disappearing Rabbit Friday - The Case of the Skeleton in the Closet We will learn how Forensic Scientists and Crime Scene Investigators use science to solve crimes. Classes are interactive, with class discussions, videos, demonstrations, daily hands-on projects, and a unique crime to solve. You will need the following materials for the daily class projects: Monday - Project: Recreate Broken Evidence/ Materials needed: Print Monday's Handout "Rebuilding Evidence", safety scissors, tape Tuesday -Project: Powder Analysis/ Materials needed: 2 tablespoons of each of the following: sugar, salt, baking soda, corn starch a piece of dark paper (brown, blue, or black), 3 tablespoons of each of the following: water and vinegar Optional: magnifying glass, Print Tuesday's "Powder Printouts" Wednesday -Project: Fingerprints/ Materials needed: regular pencil, clear tape, hand lotion, Print Wednesday's Handout "Fingerprints" Thursday - Project: Chromatography/ Materials needed: black marker and blue marker, paper towel, bowl or empty food container with 1 inch of water, safety scissors, tape Friday - Project: Teeth Impressions / Materials needed: 2 Styrofoam plates or bowls or cups (MUST be Styrofoam, not paper or plastic), safety scissors, paper towel I will be posting handouts on the class page at the end of class. Please print all of the handouts for the next day. These will be needed during the class.
Learning Goals
This is a fun summer camp with an interactive mystery to be solved every day.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Gathering Evidence
Topic: Gathering Evidence - Crime Scene Investigators / Project: Recreate Broken Evidence
We will learn about the art of observation and gathering evidence. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Eyewitness Accounts
Topic: Eyewitness Accounts / Project: Powder Analysis
We will explore the reliability of eyewitness accounts 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Fingerprint Analysis
Topic: Fingerprint Analysis | Project: Fingerprints
We will spend the day learning about fingerprints. We will learn how they are used in a Crime Scene Investigation. For our project, we will take our own fingerprints and learn to lift a fingerprint off of a surface. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Hair and Fiber Analysis
Topic: Hair and Fiber Analysis/| Project: Chromatography
We will learn the basics of blood typing and blood pattern analysis. We will also learn about chromatography and perform a chromatography experiment 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be using safety scissors during this class. If your student needs assistance using scissors, please have an adult available. The adult MUST remain off-camera per Outschool policies.
We will be watching educational videos during this class. Some of these may be on YouTube.
Supply List
You will need the following materials for the daily class projects: Monday - Project: Recreate Broken Evidence/ Materials needed: Print Monday's Handout "Rebuilding Evidence", safety scissors, tape Tuesday -Project: Powder Analysis/ Materials needed: 2 tablespoons of each of the following: sugar, salt, baking soda, corn starch a piece of dark paper (brown, blue, or black), 3 tablespoons of each of the following: water and vinegar Optional: magnifying glass, Print Tuesday's "Powder Printouts" Wednesday -Project: Fingerprints/ Materials needed: regular pencil, clear tape, Print Wednesday's Handout "Fingerprints" Thursday - Project: Chromatography/ Materials needed: black marker and blue marker, paper towel, bowl or empty food container with 1 inch of water, safety scissors, tape Friday - Project: Teeth Impressions / Materials needed: 2 Styrofoam plates or bowls or cups (MUST be Styrofoam, not paper or plastic), safety scissors, paper towel I will be posting handouts on the class page at the end of class. Please print all of the handouts for the next day. These will be needed during the class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2021
4.9
128reviews
Rising Star
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Minors: Biology, Chemistry, and Writing
Hello. I am Annette the Teacher. I can't wait to teach you here on Outschool.
My educational philosophy is to foster the growth and knowledge of my students through personalized, project-based, and collaborative learning. I believe in nurturing every student's quest for knowledge through Activity-Based Learning. Learning should be fun. My classes are based on hands-on learning projects. In my classes, you get into the action with experiments, activities, projects, crafts, cooking, and more.
I have been teaching for many years. I have over three decades of experience teaching children of all ages. I have a B.A. in Sociology with minors in Biology, Chemistry, and Writing from the University of Pittsburgh. I have homeschooled my children from Pre-School through their High School graduations. All of my classes are interactive. I encourage students to fully participate in class. My classes feature hands-on activities, books, and worksheets I write for the class. No matter the subject, my classes get the students involved.
I have been working as a tutor for 10+ years.
I am a writer and artist. I use my extensive knowledge and experience to create unique classes for every student. I enjoy teaching science, history, and art classes. I bring history alive with my "Big History ..." classes where students learn about key times in history through interactive lessons and projects. "Paint like ... Famous Artists" art classes where students learn about famous artists and create their own artwork based on the artists' works. "Smart Science" classes where we explore science and complete experiments and projects. I know hands-on, interactive experiences are the best way for children to learn.
I also have experience working with Special Needs children. I am Mom to a child on the autism spectrum and a child with serious medical needs and ADHD. If your child has special needs, please contact me so I can work with you and your child.
I can't wait to share my lifelong love of learning with you. There is so much knowledge out there, come and discover it with me!
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Live Group Course
$75
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-8 learners per class
