No Prep Sub Plans: Extreme Jobs: Crime Scene Investigator | Forensic Science

No Prep Sub Plans: Extreme Jobs: Crime Scene Investigator | Forensic Science STEM Project | Evidence Collection Challenge | Grades 5–8

Turn your classroom into a real forensic investigation lab with this exciting Extreme Jobs STEM project! Students step into the role of Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) as they explore forensic science, evidence collection, documentation, and investigative procedures through a hands-on STEM design challenge.
Students will research how real CSIs collect and analyze evidence, then design their own forensic evidence collection kit and develop a step-by-step investigation procedure to process a mock crime scene accurately and professionally.
This highly engaging activity combines:
- STEM Engineering
- Forensic Science
- Critical Thinking
- Organization & Documentation
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Real-World Career Exploration
What’s Included
- Teacher Direction Pages
- Flexible 1-Day, 2-Day, and 3-Day lesson plans
- Student Planning & Design Pages
- Large Evidence Kit Sketch Area
- Materials Checklist
- Research Notes Section
- Black & White Student Version
- Hands-on STEM forensic challenge
STEM Challenge
Students must:
✔ Research real crime scene investigators
✔ Learn how evidence is documented and collected
✔ Design a forensic evidence collection kit
✔ Create a repeatable investigation procedure
✔ Process a mock crime scene
✔ Label and organize evidence correctly
✔ Record observations and improve procedures

Why Teachers Love This Resource
- Highly engaging real-world STEM activity
- Strong student buy-in and participation
- Minimal prep required
- Flexible timing options for 1–3 class periods
- Encourages teamwork and communication
- Excellent cross-curricular science connection
- Easy for substitute teachers to follow
- Print-friendly student pages included
- Great mix of creativity and organization skills

Perfect For
- STEM Class
- Science
- Forensic Science Units
- Career Exploration
- Makerspace Activities
- Project-Based Learning
- Sub Plans
- Small Group Challenges
- Enrichment Activities
- Early Finishers

Recommended for Grades 5–8