Original Promptcreate a science who dunnit activity
This resource, titled 'Detective Log: The Missing Bioluminescent Moss', engages students in a simulated forensic investigation centered around the disappearance of a rare biological specimen from a school lab. Students are tasked with analyzing various pieces of scientific evidence, including suspect profiles, microscopic fiber analysis, ink chromatography, digital access logs, soil composition, and footprint analysis. The objective is to apply deductive reasoning and utilize the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) framework to identify the primary suspect and document their conclusions. Additionally, the resource includes structured deduction spaces for students to organize findings and encourages reflective thinking on scientific methodologies used in solving the case.