Science Investigation Lab - Hybrid

A crime has occurred and the Science Centre needs your help to investigate! In this two-part pre-recorded and in-person program, students participate in various experiments and develop a hypothesis, supported by evidence, to name their prime suspect.  They’ll need to evaluate all the evidence presented to them to determine which pieces of evidence are the most trustworthy!

Students act as forensic scientists by analyzing fingerprints, ink chromatography, handwriting, fibers, and tire tread patterns to help reveal the prime suspect. Evaluate all the evidence and guard against biases that can influence the reliability of their results.  The game is afoot, can you find the prime suspect using the evidence provided?

Students will prepare for the investigation by watching a pre-recorded session in the comfort of their classroom, followed by an in-person session at the TELUS World of Science - Edmonton

THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF:

• One 45 minute pre-recorded session as an introduction to forensic science & the crime
• One 45 minute in-person session at TELUS World of Science - Edmonton to get hands-on & analyze the evidence

Grade 4

Students investigate evidence and reflect on its role in science.

Grade 5

Scientific Method: Students investigate how evidence is gathered and explain the importance of ethics in Science.

Grade 6

Scientific Methods: Students investigate and describe the role of explanation in Science