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Alright class! Once we have all eyes on me, we may begin instruction. Who here is familiar with the game, "I Spy"? Maybe you've played this with friends or on a road trip? For those who have not played before, the objective or "goal" of the game is to find objects that are hidden in a sea of other items. This specific game will require a small group of two to three people to come together to find these hidden objects before time runs out. This version is a bit of a twist but will enhance the awesome skills that we will learn is important in the field of forensic science and every day life!

You may be wondering why are we playing I spy? As we play this game, you are all building your memorization and observational skills. For all of you future detective's in training we all will learn how important our observational skills are for the job. Detectives use their memory and investigative skills to help solve cases especially crime scenes!

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Today we will be testing our inner spy/detective abilities.
What are detectives? A detective is a member of a law enforcement agency that investigates and solves crimes by collecting important information.
Detectives need to identify things and objects that are considered important, and will help them with their investigation.
These people help identify criminals, homicides, and other cases that need help in solving!
Did you know that YOU can help find a criminal if you can obtain and catch important clues!
Some clues in crime scene can vary from drops of blood (DNA), Unusual fluids, and even objects that might've been compromised or touched.

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We've been learning about crime scenes and the importance of writing down key points of a scene. What were some key points we talked about yesterday?
(Call on 1 person)

We focused on big pictures yesterday and now we're going to start noticing some of the tiniest details detectives find! They could find things like drops of blood, fingerprints, and a piece of hair. What are some other small clues that could be important to a case? These tiny clues can be extremely important to the case.

Today, we're going to put our detective hats on and play a game where we have to find small details in an image!

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'Let Me See What You Spy!'

Ask students 'Have you ever lost something and try to find it later?' (Most people say yes) then ask, 'What helps you when you are looking for it?' Students might say something like 'I try to remember where it is!' or 'I look for things that have the same shape, color, feel, ect.
Explain that what they are describing are details or little things that might not seem important but they actually help us look at the bigger picture. Detectives use details all the time in order to find criminals Today we are going to be detectives while we play 'I Spy'. Your job is to look for these small details and find the item/picture that the game is asking you to find. Try to think of the following questions while you play the game.
-How is this item/picture different from everything else?
-What clues are going to help me?
-How can I help my team solve this problem?
Highlight that they will be working as a team so it's important to listen and participate to help your team.

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Do you ever wonder what goes on in a crime scene? What do investigators look for? What do they collect? How do they catch the suspect by examining a crime scene? CSI's also known as Crime Scene Investigators, go into crime scenes and examine the scenes and collect anything they think is an important clue to catching the suspect or finding out what happened. This video I am going to show will further explain how a crime scene works and what goes on in one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgzdhUAJrBA

Questions to think when watching:
1. What might be important clues to collect?
2. Why do CSI's need to wear proper gear?
3. What are some things CSI's need to take into account when entering a crime scene?

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Hello class have you ever asked yourself what does a detective do? Well their job is to solve crime scenes! They work with tiny pieces of evidence that will help them solve the the mystery. Those pieces of evidence can be DNA, finger prints, locks of hair, blood, fingernails, saliva, and anything that was touched during the time of the crime. Detectives are professionals at their jobs and need to be very careful to not touch any piece of evidence. They have special tools that help them grab items and store them for research. Today you will be detectives and need to work like they do!! We will play a ISPY find it game. You will need to pay close attention to details because anything can be a clue!

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Script for I SPY

Imagine this; You're the number 1 detective in the giant city of Magnolia. There has just been a beak in at a local bank and you have to find specific clues to track down the criminal.

Once you enter the room the place is a mess! Tables are flipped, glass is broken, trash and debris are everywhere. As the number 1 detective you're supposed to narrow down what items in this mess are useful for your case and what's just trash. This is key in any investigation and it could even be useful in everyday things. Being aware of all your surroundings and at the same time being able to highlight specific things is something that could take years to train OR it could just be something you're naturally good at. Ready to find out if you're a natural detective?

Lets split into two teams….

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Why is paying attention to detail so important?- Yami

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Why is paying attention to detail so important?- Yami

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Did you know you could help find a killer if you payed attention to detail? The key is in how we look for things.

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Now that I have everyone's eyes, I'd like everyone's attention towards this image. What do you inside this image? (Accept student responses) Some of us might recognize what is happening in this image. Let's take the opportunity to describe smaller details within this picture to determine what is happening. (Students share details) I wrote down all the details we observed, creating a list of clues for this image. The steps that we took are similar to the ones taken by a "forensic scientist". (Define forensic scientist) A forensic scientist would look at this "crime scene"(Define crime scene) and try to determine what events took place based on the clues left behind. Sometimes they might have to be quick and observant to find the maximum amount of clues in a crime scene. We are going to play a game that is going to test our own skills to see if we have what it takes to be forensic scientists. 

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Now that I have everyone's eyes, I'd like everyone's attention towards this image. What do you inside this image? (Accept student responses) Some of us might recognize what is happening in this image. Let's take the opportunity to describe smaller details within this picture to determine what is happening. (Students share details) I wrote down all the details we observed, creating a list of clues for this image. The steps that we took are similar to the ones taken by a "forensic scientist". (Define forensic scientist) A forensic scientist would look at this "crime scene"(Define crime scene) and try to determine what events took place based on the clues left behind. Sometimes they might have to be quick and observant to find the maximum amount of clues in a crime scene. We are going to play a game that is going to test our own skills to see if we have what it takes to be forensic scientists. 

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-Jendri Q

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Why do we need to pay close attention to details

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Why do we need to pay close attention to details

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Let's become detectives and figure out what details seem off to you in the photo I provided.

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Has anyone played the guessing game called I spy? How does it connect with forensics?  Have you ever walked into a room and something just did not feel right.  You look are and notice some odd details that just does not fit. Like why is there a cup of coffee that has not been drunk or why is the air conditioning  on in the middle of winter? These things are called clues. Does anyone want to tell me what a  "clue" is.

We are going to do an activity just like I spy but with a forensic twist. It's fast past so you must pay attention. You will be split into groups with one person being the lead detective and we must help him or her find clues to help solve the crime.

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Have you ever wondered how law enforcement manage to apprehend and bring to justice someone thats committed a crime despite showing up to the scene hours or even days later? It's not only due to the amazing technology thats been developed and made available today, but also their incredible talent to deduce and identify important details left behind. A print, a drop of blood, and even things taken or left behind can become critical details in identifying the right person. Today we will be testing out how our own sharp eyes measure up to the professionals that keep our communities safe. Are you ready?

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As we been working on DNA in class now it is important for detectives to look for each detail carefully. We will be playing a Game that involves being a meticulous and observant person.

Does anybody know any famous real or fictional detectives? What are detectives exactly looking for? Sherlock Holmes?

We will be devided into two teams and each team will de investigating images for any details that may help crack the case. What tools can we use to help our case?

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We've been learning about how detectives and forensic sciences collect clues and use these to solve crimes. Things like fingerprints or shoe prints. But what about when they find hair, or a fingernail, blood, or spit? How do they know who it belongs to? Does anyone know? (ask to hear from 1 person and wait for response). Does anyone know what DNA is? Has anyone heard of DNA before?
Today, we will be learning about DNA and creating DNA strands out of beads from four living things. To help us understand exactly how DNA helps identify people, I have found this video that will tell us a bit more about DNA. I won't play the whole video, but as your watching, keep the following questions in mind:

a. what traits come from DNA?
b. how does DNA help catch criminals?
Let's watch!
(After video, review questions)

-Review vocabulary words: traits, inherited, geneolgy

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What Is DNA for Kids | An easy overview of DNA for children | Awesome DNA Facts