Case of the Mysterious White Tablet

April·

Forensic Science

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Grade Level5th Grade

SubjectForensic Science

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place these questions throughout the right sections OBSERVATION QUESTIONS Students record: • What do you see? • Are bubbles forming? • Does temperature change? • Can you return it to its original form? CLAIM – EVIDENCE – REASONING Students complete CER. Claim Did a new substance form? Evidence What observations support your claim? Reasoning Explain how the evidence shows atoms rearranged. HIGHER-ORDER QUESTIONS Ask during lab: “Where did the gas come from?” “Did we add gas?” “What m...

This resource serves as a comprehensive teacher guide for conducting a hands-on forensic investigation focusing on chemical reactions. Set up a collaborative lab environment where students analyze a mysterious white tablet found in a bakery. Students will examine its properties, conduct experiments to observe potential chemical reactions when mixed with water, and learn to document their findings using observation sheets. The guide includes safety precautions, setup instructions, essential materials needed, and learning targets such as identifying signs of chemical reactions, making predictions, and utilizing the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) framework to present their findings. Through critical thinking questions and data logging, students engage in science practices that emphasize observation and scientific reasoning while connecting real-world chemical reactions to their investigations.