The Case of the Stolen Funds: A CSI Adventure for Grades 2-3

This fun, interactive learning program immerses students in grades 2-3 into scientific discovery as they work to solve the mystery of the stolen funds. Kids will test their CSI skills as they work the case and discover the guilty party!

Grades: 2-3
Students: Up to 30
Contact Hours: 12+

Subject Targets:

Physical Science

Recommended Settings:

• Summer Camps
• Classrooms
• Before & After-School Programs

Each Activity Guide Includes:

• Notes for the Instructor
• Notes for the Students
• Vocabulary
• Activity Description
• Wrap-up
• Clean-up
• Extensions

Curriculum Topics:

• Lesson 1: Figuring Out Forensics - Organization and Observation
• Lesson 2: Securing the Scene – Collecting Evidence
• Lesson 3: Powder Power - Solutions or Suspensions?
• Lesson 4: Natural or Not - Fiber Identification
• Lesson 5: Tracking the Tires - Tread Patterns
• Lesson 6: Digging for Dirt - Soil Samples
• Lesson 7: Cast a Clue – Shoe Print Evidence
• Lesson 8: Crack the Code - Cryptograms
• Lesson 9: Lifting Lips - Lip Prints
• Lesson 10: Proof in Profiling - DNA Identification
• Lesson 11: Suspicious Statements: Means, Motive and Opportunity
• Lesson 12: Case Closed: Analyzing the Evidence

Reusability:

• Refill Kit Available: This product offers affordable consumable refill kits. See the materials tab for details.

Product Orientation:

• Half hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $500+
• One hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $1000+
• Additional training available for purchase

Complete Program Includes:

• Instructor’s Guide: 1
• Teacher Resource Thumb Drive: 1
• Student Books: 30
• Tire Sample: 1
• Funnel: 1
• Fabric Samples: 4
• 250 Ml Beaker: 2
• Membership Card: 1
• Tweezers: 15
• Package Of Wet Wipes: 1
• Textured Objects: 15
• Modeling Clay: 1
• Rulers: 15
• Masking Tape: 1
• Permanent Markers: 12
• Container Of Clay: 1
• Hand Lenses: 15
• Scrub Brushes: 3
• Brown Paper Bags: 15
• Dropper Bottles With Lids: 20
• Foam Plates: 25
• Plastic Bags: 16
• Vinegar: 1
• Container Of Salt: 1
• Container Of Plaster Of Paris: 1
• Container Of Baking Soda: 1
• Container Of Powdered Sugar: 1
• Plastic Cups: 15
• Packing Tape: 1
• Measuring Tapes: 10
• Graph Paper: 12
• Pencils: 36
• Envelopes: 80
• Dusting Powder: 2
• Shrink Wrapped Packet Of Handouts: 1
• Crime Scene Tape: 1
• Wooden Splints: 200
• Coins: 75
• Metal Tong: 1
• Portion Cups: 200
• Votive Candles: 3
• Aluminum Pan: 1
• Shoe Polish Wipes: 1
• Paint Brushes: 3
• Container Of Loam: 1
• Container Of Sandy Soil: 1
• Box Of Tissues: 1
• Crayons (Box Of 8): 12
• Tablespoon Measure: 1
• Container Of Cornstarch: 1
• Package Of Index Cards: 1
• Small Sand Sample: 1
• Mirrors: 10
• Rolls Of Tape: 16
• Lipstick: 4
• Petroleum Jelly: 4
• Feathers: 10
• Student Scissors: 12
• Hand Lotion: 1
• Plastic Bags: 16
• Construction Paper: 24

Curriculum Printed Copy Includes:

• Instructor Guide: 1
• Printed packet of all student handouts: 30

Refill Kit:

The kit includes all the essential supplies needed to run the Missing Money Mystery Course:

• Acetate
• Cotton
• Nylon And Wool Fabrics
• Small Sand Sample
• Brown Paper Bags: 15
• Clay Soil
• Sandy Soil
• Loam
• Plaster Of Paris
• Crime Scene Tape
• Dusting Powder: 2
• Feathers: 10
• Foam Plates: 25
• Index Cards: 100
• Lipstick: 4
• Votive Candles: 3
• Petroleum Jelly: 4
• Portion Cups: 200
• Shoe Polish Sponge: 3
• Tissues And Wood Splints: 200

Download the Standards & Alignments PDF