Step into the thrilling world of forensic science with this comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet!

Unravel the secrets of crime scene investigation through the CSI's essential tools: bite mark analysis, ballistics, and forensic entomology. Students will:

• Explore how each discipline deciphers hidden clues in blood, bone, and fiber.
• Discover the strengths and limitations of these fascinating scientific methods.
• Analyze a captivating case study demonstrating the power of collaboration in solving crimes.
• Engage in critical thinking through primary source analysis, multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions.

This engaging worksheet is ideal for:

• Middle and high school science classes
• Units on criminal justice, forensics, and problem-solving
• Developing critical thinking, analysis, and research skills

Don't miss this opportunity to spark your students' curiosity about the real-world science behind their favorite crime shows!

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to explain the different types of evidence used in forensic science.
• Students will be able to describe the strengths and limitations of bite mark analysis, ballistics, and forensic entomology.
• Students will be able to analyze a case study and identify the role of different forensic disciplines in solving the crime.
• Students will be able to develop critical thinking skills through analysis, comprehension, and problem-solving activities.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.7: Analyze various primary and secondary sources for information about a topic.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.8: Trace and evaluate the development of a theme or argument over the course of a text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.9: Analyze how two or more texts address the same topic or historical event.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2: Write informative texts explaining a process, concept, or phenomenon in a clear and concise way.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

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