Science Sleuths: Solving Mysteries Using Scientific Investigations
Very good documentation (ie. crime file) and data pages (ie. suspect charts) are included in the book!! These pages helped my children feel like their crime files were quite realistic. Charts are also included for fingerprint typing, and reading DNA gels. There are even three full-color, pull-out posters included that act as the bulletin board of information relating to each case.Final products from your student will include a suspect chart, crime log, hypothesis about the crime and a re-creation of the crime essay. A rubric is supplied to help you place a grade on your children's work if you like.The book was originally written for use in a classroom, but they suggest cracking the cases either as individuals or in small groups. This works perfectly for the homeschool setting. --Cindy West, The Curriculum Choice