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Community Learning Cookie Jar Mystery, A Study in Forensic Science Deluxe Summer Camp Kit, Grades 4 to 5

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This exciting course guides students through forensic science concepts as they solve the mystery of the broken cookie jar!

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Description

Engage students in grades 4 to 5 with the fascinating world of forensic science with this fun, interactive, project-oriented forensic science course! This exciting activity set has students work together as crime scene investigators, examining and analyzing evidence as they solve the mystery of the broken cookie jar. The Cookie Jar Mystery is comprised of 12 lessons, designed to take approximately 1 hour each for a class of 30 students in group sizes of 2 to 4. These hands-on lessons guide students through the science of solving crimes, including concepts related to visual memory, toxicology, DNA testing, fingerprinting, and much more. Each Deluxe Kit includes 30 pre-printed books that help students document their findings, perfect for busy educators. Links to forensic videos and other multimedia resources provide authentic lesson extensions and teacher tutorials for each hands-on activity can be found here: https://blog.commlearning.com/teacher-resources/

Features

  • Hands-on learning through guided story lends a more immersive STEM or STEAM learning experience, perfect for getting children out of their desks without interrupting the lesson plan
  • Specially designed lessons dive into real-life forensic science in an approachable and age-appropriate way using scientific observation, sample examination, analysis, lab work, testing, and more
  • Encourages creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, observation, and many other key learning skills
  • Students will love solving the mystery by collecting and analyzing evidence through hair samples, blood typing, toxicology analysis, fingerprinting, and more
  • Delivers 12-15 hours of prepared educational content that is perfect for summer camps, classrooms, clubs, after-school programs, and other educational settings
  • High-quality supplies encourage reuse as more students take on the challenge

Includes:

  • 1 Instructor's Guide, 30 Pre-Printed Student Books
  • 1 Pre-Printed Handout Bundle
  • 100 Chromatography Paper
  • 20 Paper Plates
  • (16) 250mL Beakers
  • 1 Hair Sample Set
  • 1 Black Fiber Sample Set
  • 1 Isopropyl Alcohol
  • 1 Packing Tape
  • 1 Toothpick Box
  • 36 Pencils
  • 2 Liter Water Bottle
  • 12 Permanent Markers
  • 16 Rolls of Transparent Tape
  • 15 Measuring Spoon Set
  • 15 Plastic Tweezers
  • 50 Coffee Filters
  • 16 Plastic Bags
  • 1 Vinegar
  • 1 Iodine & Dropper Set
  • 12 Colorful Scissors
  • 1 Teacher Resource Thumb Drive
  • 1 Simulated Blood Set
  • 1 White Powder Set
  • 1 Suspect Pen Set
  • 1 Container of Salt
  • 100 Plastic Straws
  • 15 Hand Lenses
  • 1 Paper Clip Box
  • 100 Wooden Splints
  • 50 Black Paper Squares
  • 50 Portion Cups
  • 20 Dropper Bottles
  • 50 Styrofoam Cups
  • 32 Ink Strips
  • 50 Disposable Gloves
  • 1 Dish Soap
  • 1 Pollen Sample Set
  • 15 Plastic Spoons
  • 130 Plastic Cups
  • 32 Ink Removal Towelettes
  • 50 Blood Exam Trays
Specifications
Allergens: Contains No Allergens
Specialty Shops: New
Safety: Caution Icon. CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
SUOM Description: Each
Brand Name: Community Learning
Description: Kit
Community Learning Cookie Jar Mystery, A Study in Forensic Science Deluxe Summer Camp Kit, Grades 4 to 5