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KIDS RESOURCES
Resources for Kids
- Forensic Science for Kids – Terms, Facts, Labs and Projects, Cases to Solve, Book Suggestions,
- I can be a science detective: Fun Stem Activities for Kids
- Looseleaf for Criminal Investigations
- Forensic Science Facts for Kids
- Fun Forensic Science Facts for Kids
- Explain That Stuff! Forensic Science
- Kids Ahead – Crime Scene Investigation
- What is Forensic Science?
- Forensic Science and CSI for Kids
- 28 Forensic Teaching Resources
Kids Forensic Science Books
- CSI Expert! Forensic Science for Kids – Karen Schultz
- Forensic Science for Kids : The Science and History of Crime Solving with 21 Activities – Melissa Ross
- Big Engineering Experiments for Little Kids: A First Science Book for ages 3 to 5 – Jacie Maslyk
- Big Chemistry experiments for Little Kids: A first science book for ages 3 to 5 – Dr. Megan Olivia Hall PhD Med
- Big Science Experiments for Little Kids: A first Science Book for Kids ages 3 to 5 – Jason Lindsey
- David West Children Books – Graphic Forensic Science (6 Books)
Forensic Science Activities
- Kids Ahead Forensic Science Activities
- Forensic Science for Kids – Play Based Learning
- Who Kidnaped our Principal Drawing Conclusions Crime Scene
- The Dill Pickles Autopsy
- Mystery Party: Clues and Evidence
- Crime Scene Investigation Activities
- Free Forensic Science Resources and Printables
- Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation (Inquire and investigate)
- Investigation Activities (LOTS)
- Fingerprint Science Activities
o Fingerprint classification project
o Fingerprint Science project for Kids
o How to create a Fingerprint Science Fair Project
o When I grow up: Jobs with the FBI
- Fingerprinting
- Teeth Impressions
- Powders
- Foot to height
- Crime Scene Case
- Fingerprinting Lesson on Classification
- History of Fingerprints
- 40 Escape room DIY Ideas
- Escape rooms
- Science and Stem Activities
- Outdoor Science Fun
- Physical Science Labs
- Biology Activities
- 2nd to 5th grade level labs /activities
MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCES
Forensic Science Links
- Zeno’s Forensic Site
- Reddy’s Forensic Page
- Forensic Evidence.com
- What are the types of Forensic Science?
- Forensic Science Glossary of Terms
- Forensic Terminology
- Forensic Terminology 2
- Journal of Forensic Sciences
- Oxford Dictionary of Forensic Science
- ASTM Standard Terminology Relating to Forensic Science
- Crime Scene Investigation Common Terms
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Forensic Partnerships
- Forensic Science Resources on the Internet
- The Science Spot – Resource for Middle School science educators
- Daily CSI Challenge!
- Student and kids oriented information about the FBI and how to join and training they receive.
- Information on Leadership awards, teen/youth academies and becoming junior special agents!
- Forensic Science: Lesson for Kids
- Science News Explores Crime Lab
- Crime Scene Investigator Network
- Lots of interesting forensic science questions answered
- Lots of Forensic related reading
- Several articles of interest
- Chronology of a murderer
- Science in the courtroom
- Interactive – How to create a DNA Fingerprint
- Creating a 3D mugshot
- Cleared by DNA
- An online “magazine” covering wide variety of Forensic topics
- Ink Chromatography Lab
- What is Forensic Science?
- Forensic Chemistry Activities, Labs and Links
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- Brief History of Forensics and its Development
- Forensic Sciences
- DNA Testing: An Introduction for Non-Scientists
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Fingerprinting
- The Science of Drugs
- Capturing Legible Fingerprints
- What Is Forensic Entomology?
- Forensic Crime Lab Lesson Plan
- Forensic Crime Lab Lesson Plan
- Take a Virtual Tour of a Forensic Biology Lab
- Paper Towel Chromatography
- A House Divided: Forensic Activity Plan
- 25 Surprising Facts About Forensic Science
- On the Case: Forensic Science Lessons
- Handwriting Analysis
- Handwriting Analysis, Forgery, and Counterfeiting
- Document Analysis Activity
- Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
- Bloodstain Pattern Simulation Activity
- Computer Forensics
- Illustrated Guide to Home Forensic Science Experiments
- What Is a Trace Evidence Analyst?
- Trace Evidence Activity
- Disciplines in Forensic Science
- Evidence Packaging: A How-to Guide
- Crime Scene Science Lesson Plan
- Mock Crime Scene Investigation
- Murder Mystery at Sunray Middle School Activity
- Online Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Psychology
- Forensic Science Experiments – Turn Your Classroom into a CSI Lab
- After school CSI Club Program Example Curriculum
- Discover Forensics Free Courses
- 8 Free Forensics Courses
- 20 Forensic Science Worksheets
- Free Forensic Science Courses and Lesson Plans
- Free Online Classes and Courses for Aspiring Forensic Scientists
- Forensic Scientist Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications
- So you want to be a Forensic Scientist?
- How to Become a Forensic Scientist
- How to Become a Forensic Scientist 2
- So you want to be a forensic scientist?
- So you want to be a forensic scientist? 2
- Careers in Forensic Science!
- Becoming a Crime Scene Investigator
- 13 Reasons to Become a Forensic Scientist
- Forensic Magazine
- The Forensic Science Technician
- Careers in Forensic Anthropology
Some Forensic Science Organizations
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS)
- The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)
- Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE)
- Association of Forensic Quality Assurance Managers (AFQAM)
- Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Administrators (AFDAA)
- Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction (ACSR)
- National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME)
- Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP)
- National District Attorneys Association (NDAA)
- International Association for Identification (IAI)
- International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (IAFT)
- International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
- International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA)
- International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN)
- International Crime Scene Investigators Association (ICSIA)
- International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
- International Association of Law and Forensic Sciences (IALFS)
- American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD)
- Canadian Society of Forensic Science
- Chartered Society of Forensic Scientists (UK)
- Forensic Technology Center of Excellence
- International Association of Forensic Toxicologists.
- International Society for Genetics
- Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists
- Mid-Western Association of Forensic Scientists
- Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists
- South-Western Association of Forensic Scientists
- Southern Association of Forensic Scientists
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Forensics Laboratory
- Center for Forensic Science Research and Education
- National Institute of Justice
- National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS)
- National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST)
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
- ASTM International
Activities and Labs
- 20 Virtual labs and activities for Forensic Science
- True Crime Podcasts
- Arson Labs
- Forensics Activities for the First Days of School
- 7 Activities to add to your forensic toxicology Unit
- Create a forensic Science Curriculum Map in 3 easy Steps
- 6th to 8th grade level labs
- 9 to 12th grade level labs
- Bloodstain Pattern Simulations: A Physical Analysis
- DNA Fingerprinting: The Great Cafeteria Caper
- Drug Analysis Using Thin-Layer Chromatography
- Fingerprinting Lab
- Innocent or Guilty: A Lab on DNA Gel Electrophoresis
- Spectroscopy as a Tool for Forensic Chemists
- Using Blood-Typing to Determine Causes of Death in Surgery Patients
- Using Plant Pigments to Link a Suspect to a Crime
- Forensic Science Projects for High School Students
- High School Forensic Science Fair Project Ideas
- 231 Outstanding Forensic Science Research Topics
- 130 Best Forensic Science Research Topics for Students to Think about
Forensic Science Reading (Middle/High School and Up)
- Criminalistics – Richard Saferstein
- Forensic Science Glossary – John C. Brenner
- Forensics – What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA, and More Tell Us About Crime – Val McDermid
- Practical Homicide Investigation – Vernon J Geberth
- Death’s Acre – William Bass
- Post-mortem – Patricia Cornwell
- Forensic Pathology – Dominick Dimaio
- Forensic Science
- Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigation – Ross M. Gardner, Donna Krouskup
- Spitz and Fisher’s Medicolegal Investigation of Death – Werner U. Spitz, Francisco J. Diaz
- Gunshot Wounds – Dimaio
- Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation and Trials 6th Edition 2020
- Simpson’s Forensic Medicine, 14th Edition
- Digital and Document Examination– Max Houck
- Materials Analysis in Forensic Science – Max Houck
- Forensic Science Evidence – Donald Shelton
- Physical Evidence in Forensic Science – Henry C Lee
- Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics – Gaensslen, Harris, Lee
- Forensic Science under Siege – Kelly Pyrek
- Scientific Method – Randall K Noon
- Bodies We’ve Buried – Hallcox, Welch, Bass
- The Official Forensic Files Casebook – Paul Dowling
- Homicide a Year on the Killing Streets – Dave Simon
- Investigating Chemistry – Introductory Chemistry from a Forensic Science Perspective – Matthew Jholl
- Forensics for Dummies – Douglas P Lyle
- Unnatural Causes – Richard Shepherd
- Cold Cases Unsolved – Darnell Brunzel
- All That Remains – Sue Black
- Forensics – What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA and More Tell Us About Crime – Val McDermid
- Forensic Science for Writers – Phill Jones
- The Casebook of Forensic Detection – Colin Evans
- Forensic and Legal Psychology – Mark Costanzo, Danielle Krauss
- Forensics – The Science Behind the Deaths of Famous People – Harry Milman
POST SECODARY LEVEL RESOURCES
Forensic University Programs (by State)
Forensic University Programs (by Province)
Some Forensic University Programs (by School)
- https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/forensic/forensic-science
- http://www.smu.ca/academics/departments/forensic-science.html
- https://laurentian.ca/program/forensic-science
- https://www.uwindsor.ca/science/368/bachelor-forensic-science
- https://oraprdnt.uqtr.uquebec.ca/pls/public/gscw031?owa_no_site=1215&owa_no_fiche=1&owa_apercu=N&owa_imprimable=N&owa_bottin=
- https://www.trentu.ca/forensicscience/
- http://www.science.uoit.ca/undergraduate/programs-and-information-for-prospective-students/forensic-science/index.php
- https://science.ubc.ca/students/programs/forensic-science
- http://www.bcit.ca/cas/forensics/
- https://science.ubc.ca/students/programs/forensic-science
- https://communityservices.humber.ca/programs/forensic-identification.html
- https://flemingcollege.ca/search#stq=forensic&stp=1
- http://www.senecacollege.ca/ce/index.html
- https://www.pcom.edu/academics/programs-and-degrees/forensic-medicine/
Some Forensic Science Degrees
Colleges and Universities with Forensic Science and/or Criminal Justice Degree Programs
- Best Forensic Science Colleges in the US for 2022
- Top 10 Universities for Forensic Science in the EU and Switzerland
- Should I Study a Forensic Science Degree in 2022?
- Best Universities for Forensic Science in the World
- https://www.forensicscolleges.com/programs forensic science programs, forensic science related programs
- https://www.forensicscolleges.com/programs/forensic-science/bachelors BA, BS
- https://www.forensicscolleges.com/programs/forensic-science/ms-in-forensic-science MSc
- https://www.forensicscolleges.com/programs/forensic-science/phd-in-forensic-science PhD
Some Forensic Science Certifications
Some Resources for any student who is thinking of a Career in Forensic Science
- Career Resources https://www.csfs.ca/student-zone/career-resources/
- Careers in Forensic Science *Resources* https://www.science.org/content/article/careers-forensic-science-resources
- Forensic Science Careers https://www.bestcolleges.com/careers/criminal-justice/forensic-science/
- Student Career Resources https://www.aafs.org/careers-forensic-science/student-career-resources
- AAFS GIANT List of Forensic Organizations AND Publications https://www.aafs.org/research-insights-type/forensic-organizations?gclid=CjwKCAjwlqOXBhBqEiwA-hhitNgy4eZEHoZSl05-0sK_OjOeRC7ESKVwaQoRYadUaos4chKk5UP2zRoCD_sQAvD_BwE
- National and International Forensic Science Associations https://www.calstatela.edu/hhs/cfsi/forensic-science-associations-national-and-international
- Forensic Science Organizations https://guides.lib.jjay.cuny.edu/c.php?g=288319&p=1922710
- Investigate the path of a Forensic Chemist https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/resources/highschool/chemmatters/past-issues/2019-2020/october-2019/profile-with-chemist.html
- Careers and the Chemical Sciences https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/careers/chemical-sciences/fields/forensic-chemistry.html
- How forensic Lab Techniques Work https://science.howstuffworks.com/forensic-lab-technique.htm
- Forensics In Crisis https://www.chemistryworld.com/features/forensics-in-crisis/3009117.article
- Science Behind Crime scene investigations – Activities and Articles https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/students/highschool/chemistryclubs/activities/forensics.html
- Example list of Middle School Forensics Lab Experiments https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/students/highschool/chemistryclubs/activities/forensics.html
- Example of High School Forensics Lab Experiments https://www.ursinus.edu/live/files/3143-forensics-high-school-complete-listdocx
- NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/forensics/forensic-science-research-and-development