MissingMoney

Lesson 1: Figuring out Forensics: Organization and Observation

A mysterious “bag of stuff,” and some peculiar coins launch learners on the trail of a fugitive from justice. Explore the power of description in this exciting introductory lesson. Take your time as you work through the activities in this lesson. Activity 1, which seems deceptively simple, communicates the concept of properties and descriptive wording. …

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Lesson 9: Lifting Lips: Lip Prints

Does our crook have a crooked smile? Learners “lift,” classify, and compare their own lip prints in order to unlock the patterns of this unique form of evidence. This lesson is also an opportunity to discuss fingerprints, and the difference between unique evidence and conclusive evidence. Unique evidence may point to one person, but it’s …

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