Crime Scene Investigation »

Cast your students in the roles of reporters, lawyers, and detectives at the scene of a crime with this complete guide of detailed instructions and reproducibles. These interdisciplinary activities, based on an award-winning unit, help build valuable reasoning skills while developing knowledge in areas of language, science, history, and more.

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This unique activity books casts students in grades 5-12 in the roles of reporters, lawyers, and detectives at the scene of a crime and involves the entire class in the drama of crime investigation. Students work in teams to collect and analyze evidence, interview witnesses, write news articles, and create a police report. Activities build problem-solving skills and develop knowledge across the curriculum. Includes detailed instructions and reproducible handouts and worksheets. Can be used with students of all levels of ability. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.