{"product_id":"3452317","title":"Explories: Caught - an NGSS Unit on Forensics (Core Materials Only)- Grades 6-8","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to CAUGHT. This is an NGSS unit that integrates a storyline and projects with existing Kesler Science inquiry labs, station labs, and 5E Lessons. In this unit, students will be sent through a fictitious Forensics Academy to learn chemistry principles and evidence-gathering skills they need to solve a non-violent crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**This version does not include the necessary inquiry labs, station labs, and 5E lessons. This product should only be purchased if you already have the required resources. See the full list below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/keslerscience.com\/kesler-science-membership\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is included in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/keslerscience.com\/kesler-science-membership\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKesler Science Membership\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Introduction Script:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Have you ever watched a crime show and said to yourself, 'I should be an investigator; I could totally solve that!'? Now is your chance to show off your crime-solving skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCongratulations! Your class has been accepted into the Forensic Academy! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough this unit, you will move through levels of training and earn badges as you prove your skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour preparation starts with an introduction to the nervous system and sensory processes. You will then be ready to complete the first project with a focus on the collection and analysis of crime scene evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, your coursework will include chemistry lessons that will give you the tools to analyze collected evidence such as lipstick and blood. By the time you are ready to graduate from the Forensics Academy, you will have a complete Rookie Handbook of information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handbook will be of utmost importance as you attempt to solve your first case with your field partner. 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