Elementary Forensics Resources for Google Apps $5-10
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CSI: Crime Scene Forensic Science Activity No Prep Digital Escape Room
In this no prep digital escape room activity, students solve a CSI: Crime Scene mystery using forensic science and critical thinking. In the no prep activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of evidence (fingerprints, shoe prints, unknown powder, and pen samples) and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and prove their innocence by figuring out who really committed the crime. This activity can be done all at once in the format of
4th - 7th
Forensics, Science
CSI Forensic Science. Who done it? Print & Google Classroom | Distance Learning.
C.S.I. Forensic Science - Be a detective and use science to figure out who stole the jewels from the town hall. Print Version + Google Slide Version!Your students will love doing this activity, suitable for both middle school and upper elementary. Students have to use their detective skills and examine 5 clues to figure out which one of eight suspects stole the jewels from the town hall. Each clue also has a bit of scientific information for the students to read to further enhance the students
4th - 7th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Christmas Mystery Science | Winter Activities | Crime Scene Investigation
Bring rigorous Holiday Inference Practice, Digital CSI Activities, and Christmas Logic Challenges into your classroom with The Elf Enigma – Digital CSI Mystery for Grades 4–7. This fully digital WhoDunnit investigation strengthens reading comprehension, deductive reasoning, critical thinking, and evidence analysis while keeping students engaged during the busy holiday season. Perfect for 1:1 classrooms, Google Classroom, distance learning, and digital enrichment, this festive CSI myst
4th - 6th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Forensics
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RI.5.1
, RI.5.8
Basketball CSI Mystery | March Inference, Logic & Reading Comprehension Activity
Bring high-interest March basketball energy into your classroom with this engaging Basketball CSI Mystery, designed to strengthen inference, logic, deductive reasoning, and reading comprehension in Grades 4–7. This spring-themed investigation includes BOTH a Printable (PDF) version and a Digital Google Slides version, making it perfect for classroom instruction, centers, enrichment groups, or distance learning. Students examine clues, read witness statements, analyze alibis, interp
4th - 7th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Forensics
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
+6
Summer CSI Mystery Inference Logic & Reading Activity Theme Park Mystery Science
Bring high-interest summer learning to your classroom with this exciting Summer CSI Mystery, perfect for practicing inference, logic, deductive reasoning, and reading comprehension. This engaging Printable + Digital CSI Activity leads students through a full crime scene investigation as they work to solve The Case of the Sabotaged Water Slide. Ideal for end-of-year lessons, summer school, enrichment groups, centers, or distance learning, this resource provides rigorous academic practic
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Forensics, Informational Text
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+9
Animal Skull Identification Lab - Live and Virtual Google Apps Lesson Options
Animal Skull Identification Lab for MammalsWhether you are planning to run an animal skull hands-on lab OR you are looking for an enrichment activity to build deductive reasoning skills, our Animal Skull Identification Lab packet provides you with all the information you need for a no- to low-prep time learning activity. The Animal Skull Identification Lab is now available as a: PDF file to be used in-class as part of your live teaching lessonGoogle Slides document to be assigned through your
5th - 12th
Biology, Forensics, Science
Football Reading Comprehension Mystery Science Logic Puzzle 5th Data Analysis
Boost inference practice, reading comprehension, and critical thinking this season with The Jinxed Jersey CSI Mystery Bundle, a classroom-favorite Football Logic & Deduction activity available in BOTH Printable and Digital formats. This engaging, ready-to-use crime scene investigation challenges students to analyze evidence, evaluate suspects, read alibis, infer motive and opportunity, and solve a football-themed whodunnit. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school enrichment, ho
4th - 7th
Forensics, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
+7
Mystery Reading Comprehension | Making Inferences | CSI Science Problem Solving
Bring critical thinking to life with this HYBRID CSI WhoDunnit Mystery, perfect for classrooms, digital learning, and enrichment days!The Hoagie Hoax is a high-engagement crime scene investigation that strengthens inference, deductive reasoning, close reading, and evidence analysis through a hands-on OR fully digital Google Slides format. Students become detectives as they analyze witness statements, alibis, trace evidence, motives, and digital clues. Their investigation ends with a hands-on
5th - 7th
Forensics, Informational Text
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
+6
Also included in: CSI Reading Comprehension | Mystery Science | Google Classroom BUNDLE
Digital CSI Basics | Crime Scene Investigation Logic & Inference Activity (4–7)
Introduce your students to CSI skills, deductive logic, and inference practice with this high-interest Digital Crime Scene Basics activity, perfect for Grades 4–7. Designed for Google Slides, this interactive lesson teaches the foundational skills used in crime scene investigations while strengthening critical thinking, reading comprehension, and evidence analysis. Students explore the core concepts of a real-world investigation as they learn to examine clues, evaluate information, and
4th - 6th
Forensics, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
Also included in: CSI Reading Comprehension | Mystery Science | Google Classroom BUNDLE
Separating Mixtures-Catnapper Ink Chromatography Lab
Students use ink chromatography techniques to solve the Catnapper Case File Mystery, "Who Took my cat?" Students investigate a note left by potential suspects that live in the neighborhood and examine the evidence, the three pens found in the suspects' homes. Students learn how forensic scientists use ink chromatography to solve crimes, while also applying scientific terms such as solvent and solute. Can your students help solve the case? Materials needed: filter paper, rulers, 3 different w
4th - 8th
Chemistry, Forensics, General Science
Football CSI Mystery Digital Activity Inference, Logic & Evidence Analysis (4–7)
Bring high-interest inference practice, digital CSI investigation, and football-themed logic challenges into your classroom with this fully digital Football CSI Mystery, perfect for Grades 4–7. Designed for Google Slides, this interactive WhoDunnit strengthens reading comprehension, deductive reasoning, critical thinking, and evidence analysis while keeping students engaged in both traditional and 1:1 digital classrooms. Students work through a structured crime scene protocol, examin
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Forensics, Informational Text
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
+7
MURDER MYSTERY MAFIA Escape Room | SEL & Logic, Critical Thinking Game
Murder Mystery Mafia: “Who Killed the Principal?” | Classroom Escape Room GameYour school principal has been murdered… and the killers are hiding among you! In this interactive murder mystery Mafia-style game, students take on secret roles— Murderers, Nurses, Detectives, and Townspeople—to figure out who’s guilty before it’s too late. With guided gameplay slides, suspenseful music, and a dramatic classroom storyline, this activity is perfect for logic, teamwork, and unforgettable engagement
3rd - 12th
Classroom Community, Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
It's a Bloody Mystery
A quick and easy prep lab to do for Halloween or anytime. Use the Scientific Method to find out who is responsible for the vampire attacks on the students at your school.This comes as a digital assignment with Google Slides or you can print the Google Doc for them to record on. Either way you can still use the Google Slides for instructional purposes.For this lab each group will need:Lab CoatsLab Goggles"Vile of Blood” Eyedropper2 meter sticksPaperRuler(For the blood, I just mix corn syrup, wate
4th - 8th
Forensics, Science
CSI Mystery Reading Comprehension | Inference & Logic Problem-Solving Activity
Build essential inference, logic, and critical thinking skills with this classroom-favorite CSI Basics Bundle, featuring BOTH the Printable and Digital versions. Perfect for Grades 4–7, this Crime Scene Investigation starter set introduces students to the foundations of deductive reasoning, evidence analysis, and crime scene protocol using engaging, kid-friendly activities. Whether you teach in a 1:1 digital classroom, need an easy-prep enrichment lesson, or want a flexible hybrid l
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Forensics, Informational Text
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
+7
Mystery Science | Crime Scene Investigation | Hoagie Hoax | Print and Digital
Need fun and engaging activities for practicing INFERENCE and reading strategies?Looking to differentiate with some deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills?This Digital and Printable Hoagie Hoax Crime Scene Investigation Duo includes everything you need to get your students sleuthing in the classroom or via distance learning. By buying this bundled duo, you are saving 20% off the total price of the individual resources!Please be sure to check out the PREVIEW for all the details of ea
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Forensics, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
+7
The Cookie Jar Mystery: Google Classroom Lessons Part 1
This bundle includes everything you need to teach the Cookie Jar Mystery via Google Classroom for lessons 1-6 (due to the large file sizes) including Google slides, Forms and BOOM cards. Using real laboratory techniques and materials, students create theories about the “crime” in a classroom, much as real detectives (and real scientists) use their powers of critical thinking to track down the thief. Along the way, they practice this critical thinking, acquire new vocabulary, explore careers in f
5th - 7th
Forensics, Reading
Irish Cluedo - a murder mystery in the classroom!!
In this murder mystery game, all students are engaged in interrogating each other, searching for information that will lead them to finding ..... the KILLER!!! Built in google sheets/slides/docs, the game is adaptable to your own categories (weapons, crime scene, participant's names/aliases), and number of participants. (NB: Students do not need access to google Drive. Their participation is only physical/IRL) Since the combinations of murder/weapon/crime scene/individual stories are randomly
4th - 9th
Drama, Forensics, Math
The Cookie Jar Mystery: Google Classroom Edition Part 2
This bundle includes everything you need to teach the Cookie Jar Mystery vis Google Classroom for lessons 7-12 (due to the large file sizes) including Google slides, Forms and BOOM cards. Bringing the Mystery to Life A crime has occurred in Mrs. Randall’s classroom! Her favorite cookie jar was broken and some of her homemade cookies were eaten. While breaking a cookie jar and snitching a few cookies are hardly serious crimes, they are nevertheless crimes that can be solved using a forensic scie
4th - 6th
Forensics, Reading
Crime Scene Lab Investigation
This lab covers a wide variety of topics but mainly focuses on the Scientific Method and Inquiry process. Students will learn about the Scientific Method and Science Inquiry by delving into a fun and engaging lab. This lab includes all printable resources for the labs and how to acquire other needed resources. Students will all talk about this lab for years to come! Included Elements: 1) Day by Day pacing Guide 2) Crime Scene Answer 3) All paper evidence 4) A Lesson plan template of the Lab (wi
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, Forensics, Science
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+1
Biology Crime Scene Simulation (Murder @ the Middle School)
I have spent years crafting, perfecting and testing this resource with hundreds of science students. Other teachers at my school are now using it as well. In a time that is difficult to capture the minds, hearts and attention of students...this absolutely does the trick. Murder @ the Middle School includes:High quality graphicsStep by step Pro-Tips and Instructions100% editable content and slides to adapt to any settingStandard Based Learning with engaging practice in:Claim, Evidence, ReasoningD
5th - 10th
Biology, Forensics, Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS3-2
, MS-LS4-4
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