Science Sampler : Forensic metrics

URL:

http://learningcenter.nsta.org/product_detail.aspx?id=10.2505/4/ss05_029_01_56

Abstract:

Students have a blast pretending to be crime scene investigators as they use metric measurement for problem solving and inquiry in this exciting activity. Students use measuring equipment, collect data, and make inferences based on the evidence collected.

Grade Level:

5 - 10

Audience:

Educator

Learning Resource Type:

Lesson

Subjects:

Subjects

Science

Science as inquiry

Science process skills

Collecting data

Interpreting data

Measuring

Using mathematics

Format:

application/pdf

Contributors:

Nancy Bort (Creator), National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) (Publisher)

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