What is forensics? What does it take to be a forensic scientist? The Forensics 101 Career Exploration Challenge is a self-guided distance learning mini course for students to see a day in the life of diverse forensics professionals, understand what the career entails, and test drive forensics careers through online and inquiry-based activities. Delivered in interactive TpT Digital activity and PDF formats, including:
1. interactive online forensics career exploration resources
2. what is forensics video and day in the life video series with reflection question
3. printable Steps to Becoming a Forensic Scientist infographic/poster
4. types of forensic scientists googleslide presentation with additional online resources (8 slides)
5. short quiz with answer key
6. open-ended forensics fingerprint investigation project with student-friendly directions using at-home materials (ex: tape, marker, ziploc bag)
7. project rubric (1 page googledoc)
8. links to additional online resources to explore careers in forensics
9. printable ‘collect evidence / analyze evidence / report findings’ flow chart poster
All activities are designed to be completed independently, taking at least 3 hours for students to complete – a fun distance learning activity!
Supports CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.3 and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.9
Grades: 6-10 / Total Pages: 22 / PDF document / available on Teachers Pay Teachers
