Forensics in Action: Solving Mysteries Through Science and Evidence

Forensics in Action: Solving Mysteries Through Science and Evidence

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Other

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Chris returns home to find his 'Doctor of the Year' award broken and suspects a break-in. With the help of forensic expert Professor Peter Vanessa's, they investigate the scene. They analyze fingerprints, cuts, bruises, and fur to gather evidence. The investigation reveals inconsistencies in Zahn's story, leading to a confession. Zahn admits to accidentally breaking the award while practicing ballroom dancing with Mr. Grumbles, his pet. The video highlights the importance of forensic science in solving mysteries and the consequences of lying.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Chris initially suspect when he found his award broken?

A break-in

A cleaning mishap

A pet accident

A natural disaster

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Professor Peter Vanessa?

A medical doctor

A detective

A forensics expert

A lawyer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using aluminium powder in the investigation?

To repair the award

To highlight fingerprints

To clean the glass

To test for blood

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the expert conclude about Zahn's cut?

It was a fresh cut

It was an old injury

It was caused by a butter knife

It was self-inflicted

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the yellowing of Zahn's bruise indicate?

It was caused by a fall

It was a result of an allergic reaction

It was an old injury

It was a recent injury

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was found on the shard of glass that linked Mr. Grumbles to the scene?

A scratch mark

A tuft of fur

A paw print

A collar tag

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the forensics expert conclude about Zahn's story?

It was completely accurate

It had some inconsistencies

It was supported by evidence

It was entirely fabricated

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