The Case of the Contaminated Creek

For your Common Core and STEM curriculums.
Grades 5-9
Students analyze macroinvertebrate species, hair samples, glass samples, lip prints, DNA data, and other assorted clues as they try to deduce why someone would have attacked a woman while she was taking samples at a creek. Cross-curricular kit engages students in an engineering design project with design modifications. Includes materials for 30 students, digital teacher’s manual, student worksheets, fake Facebook pages, suspect videos, and answer keys. May be completed in five days or extended to a year-long project, afterschool club, or summer camp. Requires a microscope (not included). Meets Common Core and STEM Standards.