Forensic Science Curriculum Bundle | Crime Scene Investigations +Trace Evidence

Forensic Science Curriculum Bundle | Crime Scene Investigations + Fingerprints, Impressions & Trace Evidence

Build a strong foundation in forensic science with this 20-lesson No Prep Forensic Science Curriculum Bundle for Grades 9–12.
This collection combines two complete 10-lesson forensic science bundles covering Crime Scene Investigation and Fingerprints, Impressions & Trace Evidence. Students move from understanding how crime scenes are secured, documented, and reconstructed to investigating fingerprints, footwear and tire impressions, tool marks, hair, fibers, and trace evidence.
Each lesson combines focused research with hands-on investigations, analysis, and collaborative projects, making this bundle ideal for a high school Forensic Science course, unit, elective, STEM program, or supplemental curriculum.

Two Complete Bundles Included
Crime Scene Investigation & Evidence
- The Science of Crime Scene Investigation
- Securing & Documenting a Crime Scene
- Types of Evidence | Physical, Biological & Digital
- Class vs. Individual Evidence
- Direct vs. Circumstantial Evidence
- Chain of Custody | Evidence Tracking Investigation
- Crime Scene Photography
- Crime Scene Sketching & Mapping
- Evidence Collection & Preservation
- Reconstructing a Crime Scene
Fingerprints, Impressions & Trace Evidence
- Fingerprint Pattern Investigation
- Fingerprint Classification | Loop, Whorl & Arch
- Latent Fingerprints
- Fingerprint Comparison | Mystery Print Analysis
- Footwear Impression Evidence
- Tire Track Evidence
- Tool Mark Evidence
- Hair Evidence | Microscopic Hair Comparison
- Fiber Evidence
- Trace Evidence | Mystery Evidence Lab

What's Included
- 20 complete forensic science lessons
- Teacher Directions
- Student-friendly lesson Overviews
- Mini Research Questions
- Structured Group Activities & Investigations
- Hands-on forensic applications
- Student research, planning & analysis pages
- Teacher support materials
- Color student pages
- Printer-friendly black & white versions
- Activities designed for approximately 1–2 class periods each

Why Teachers Love This Bundle
- No Prep Plans make lessons easy to implement
- Provides 20 ready-to-use lessons across two major forensic science units
- Combines research with hands-on investigation and application
- Encourages evidence-based reasoning rather than simple recall
- Gives students opportunities to analyze, compare, classify, document, and reconstruct evidence
- Flexible for individual, partner, and small-group instruction
- Useful for full forensic science courses, individual units, enrichment, STEM, or emergency sub plans
- Purchasing the full bundle provides a convenient way to build a larger forensic science curriculum from coordinated resources

Perfect For
High School Forensic Science • Criminal Justice • STEM • Applied Science • Science Electives • Grades 9–12 • Homeschool • Enrichment • Project-Based Learning • Emergency Sub Plans

Curriculum Disclaimer
The term “Forensic Science Curriculum” describes this resource's intended classroom use and organization as a collection of instructional materials. This is an independently created educational resource and is not an official, accredited, state-approved, or district-approved forensic science curriculum.

This resource is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to any law enforcement agency, forensic laboratory, government organization, curriculum organization, examination board, or educational institution.

Forensic science practices and procedures may vary by jurisdiction, agency, laboratory, and current professional standards. Activities and scenarios in this resource are simplified for educational purposes and are not intended to provide professional forensic, law-enforcement, medical, or legal training.

Forensic science may also involve sensitive topics related to crime, violence, biological evidence, injury, or death. Teachers should preview materials and determine their appropriateness for their students and school community.

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