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Forensic Activities Collection

Sherry Franklin | Published: September 30th, 2026 by K20 Center

Summary

This collection is a set of activities for student to explore careers in forensics. Each activity focuses on skills used in forensic careers.

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Crime-Solving Insects: Activity Version

In this series of activities, students delve into the field of forensic entomology by engaging in hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and activate critical thinking skills. Students review the life cycle of flies, assume the roles of forensic investigators, and tackle... Read more »

Created by: Sherry Franklin

Date Updated: June 10th, 2026

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Crime-Solving Insects: Activity Version

Tag Target Audience

  • Students

Tag Calendar Placement

  • Any time of year

User Group Group Size

  • Medium Group (at least 10), Whole Class

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Career Preparation Skills, Critical Thinking, Evaluate, Hypothesize, Identify, Infer, Problem Solving

Tag ICAP (Individual Career Academic Planning)

  • College & Career Interest

Tag Related

  • Career Exploration

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 9.6 (S), 10.6 (S), 11.6 (S), 12.6 (S), 9.13.1
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Held for Ransom Activity Version

In these activities, students will explore forensic document analysis with an emphasis on handwriting. They will learn about the 12 characteristics of handwriting analysis and use them to analyze samples of their own handwriting and a peer's. Students will apply the skills they practiced to identify... Read more »

Created by: Sherry Franklin

Date Updated: June 3rd, 2026

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Held for Ransom Activity Version

Tag Target Audience

  • Students

Tag Calendar Placement

  • Any time of year

User Group Group Size

  • Medium Group (at least 10), Whole Class

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Analyze, Career Preparation Skills, Critical Thinking, Evaluate, Hypothesize, Infer, Problem Solving

Tag ICAP (Individual Career Academic Planning)

  • College & Career Interest

Tag Related

  • Career Exploration

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 9.6 (S), 10.6 (S), 11.6 (S), 12.6 (S), 9.13.1
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If the Shoe Fits Activity Version

In this series of activities the students will learn about forensic impression evidence. They will come to understand the methods for documenting and analyzing two- and three-dimensional impressions by collecting dental stone castings and inked impressions of shoe prints. After analyzing the characteristics... Read more »

Created by: Sherry Franklin

Date Updated: June 10th, 2026

Educator Resource
If the Shoe Fits Activity Version

Tag Target Audience

  • Students

Tag Calendar Placement

  • Any time of year

User Group Group Size

  • Medium Group (at least 10), Whole Class

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Analyze, Career Preparation Skills, Critical Thinking, Evaluate, Hypothesize, Identify, Infer, Interpret, Requires Multiple Meetings to Complete

Tag ICAP (Individual Career Academic Planning)

  • College & Career Interest

Tag Related

  • Career Exploration

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 9.6 (S), 10.6 (S), 11.6 (S), 12.6 (S), 9.13.1
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Time Frame

Standards

College and Career Preparation Standards 6–12 (6th -12th)
9.6 (S): Students will foster curiosity, inquisitiveness, wonder, and imagination by applying scientific reasoning and engineering practices to investigate, analyze, and explain phenomena in the natural and designed worlds, demonstrating an understanding of scientific relationships and patterns. (Clarification Statement: To achieve this standard, instruction should align to grade-level state standards for science and engineering.)
10.6 (S): Students will foster curiosity, inquisitiveness, wonder, and imagination by applying scientific reasoning and engineering practices to investigate, analyze, and explain phenomena in the natural and designed worlds, demonstrating an understanding of scientific relationships and patterns. (Clarification Statement: To achieve this standard, instruction should align to grade-level state standards for science and engineering.)
11.6 (S): Students will foster curiosity, inquisitiveness, wonder, and imagination by applying scientific reasoning and engineering practices to investigate, analyze, and explain phenomena in the natural and designed worlds, demonstrating an understanding of scientific relationships and patterns. (Clarification Statement: To achieve this standard, instruction should align to grade-level state standards for science and engineering.)
12.6 (S): Students will foster curiosity, inquisitiveness, wonder, and imagination by applying scientific reasoning and engineering practices to investigate, analyze, and explain phenomena in the natural and designed worlds, demonstrating an understanding of scientific relationships and patterns. (Clarification Statement: To achieve this standard, instruction should align to grade-level state standards for science and engineering.)
9.13.1: Students will join or initiate at least one school- or community-based organization aligned with their personal or social identities (e.g., cultural clubs, service groups), documenting how participation strengthens their sense of self and fosters connections with mentors and like-minded peers.

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