D.B. Cooper: Crack the Case - Cold Case Hijacking & the Enduring Mystery (Reading Comprehension & Forensics)

Spark student curiosity with his captivating reading comprehension worksheet that explores the D.B. Cooper airplane hijacking - a real-life cold case that continues to baffle investigators! Students will delve into the evidence, analyze the challenges, and grapple with the enduring public fascination surrounding this unsolved mystery.

This engaging resource provides:

• Intriguing Case Study: Students will be enthralled by the daring hijacking, the puzzling disappearance, and the ongoing hunt for answers.
• Varied Assessment: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess reading comprehension, critical thinking, and analysis skills.
• Primary Source Integration: An authentic FBI press release adds realism and highlights the importance of public collaboration.
• Answer Key Included: Save valuable time with a ready-made answer key for easy grading.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will explore the concept of a cold case and the challenges of investigating crimes with limited and aged evidence.
• Students will gain insight into various forensic techniques used in the D.B. Cooper case, such as fingerprint analysis and DNA testing.
• Students will analyze the factors that contribute to the enduring public fascination with unsolved mysteries.
• Students will recognize the potential value of public contribution in solving cold cases.

Common Core Standards Alignment
This resource addresses various Common Core Standards in Reading Informational Text and Social Studies, depending on the specific grade level you target. Here are some potential alignments:

• RI.1.3 (Distinguish between the author's point of view and opinions or factual claims)
• RI.3.7 (Use context to determine the meaning of specific words and phrases in a text)
• SS.8.7 (Analyze the impact of historical events on society)
• SS.9.12.G (Evaluate the effectiveness of different approaches to resolving conflict)

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