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CSI 4 the Primary Learner

This is a rare find - CSI related labs for the early learners. The labs were used as a Parent Science evening - but these nine labs can easily be adapted as Life Science investigations to u... See More

This is a rare find - CSI related labs for the early learners. The labs were used as a Parent Science evening - but these nine labs can easily be adapted as Life Science investigations to use in K-5 classrooms as an introductory to police investigations. "Observation" is highlighted with students conducting their labs with the utilization of microscopes - comparing and contrasting their observations with their eyes, hand lens, and a microscope could easily be conducted.

CSI for Young Students

Learning stations are set up for students to experience grade level activities to help them understand some of the basics of forensic science in an after school “tradeshow” format. This for... See More

Learning stations are set up for students to experience grade level activities to help them understand some of the basics of forensic science in an after school “tradeshow” format. This format allows students to work in groups of 10 at each of the stations performing an investigation that lasts between 30 and 45 minutes. Activities were planned for K-2 and 3-5 grade levels. For each level there were three different activities that would hook students into the Science that they saw on tv. It would have been nice to have access to the curriculum guides for the activities.

New Twist on CSI

This article gives a cool way to explore Life Science with children using "CSI" techniques in an after school event. Exact instructions on each activity are given.

Great resource for STEM clubs.

Many educators are looking for ideas for after-school STEM clubs. The activities outlined in this article would be perfect for both elementary and middle school students. They hook student... See More

Many educators are looking for ideas for after-school STEM clubs. The activities outlined in this article would be perfect for both elementary and middle school students. They hook students with CSI-like activities and help the students better understand cells and DNA.

COOL Science Idea!

This article introduces an engaging after-school life-science science program for students in grades K-5. In this program, students and parents investigate cool teeth, cool DNA, cool cells,... See More

This article introduces an engaging after-school life-science science program for students in grades K-5. In this program, students and parents investigate cool teeth, cool DNA, cool cells, cool x-ray, and cool biochemistry. This would be a fantastic activity to do to get students, and their parents, excited about science!

A Good Idea

This article is about an after school ‘trade show’ event designed by university professors for elementary students to show then true accurate life science and how it differs from some of the... See More

This article is about an after school ‘trade show’ event designed by university professors for elementary students to show then true accurate life science and how it differs from some of the TV programs they watch. Learning stations for about 10 students each were set up with grade appropriate learning experiences. K-2 experiences focused on making accurate observations. Grades 3-5 activities dealt with ‘structure of simple cells, the classification of substances as “natural” or “artificial,” and the presence of DNA in nonhuman organisms.’ Students were given approximately 35 minutes at a station. The article describes what was at the stations and how successful it was. This article can serve as an example of how to get young students interested in real science.