Rogue Rodent Mystery: A Crime Scene Investigation Camp Kit - Grades K-1

Rogue Rodent Mystery: A Crime Scene Investigation Camp Kit - Grades K-1 Grades: K-1 Number of Students: 30 Number of Lessons: 10 Additional Resources: Sample Lesson Plan PDF, Learning Tools About: Can you figure out what happened to Alice the hamster? In this entertaining and intriguing class, your students will use scientific techniques to solve the mystery of the disappearing rodent.       Crime Scenario A crime occurred in Ms. Hawkins’ science classroom at Cavia Elementary. Her classroom is filled with all sorts of neat things and also has a pet Guinea pig named Alice. Yesterday, Mrs. Hawkins said goodbye to her students as they headed home. She put Alice safely back in her enclosure and then went to the cafeteria to grab an afternoon snack. When she came back 20 minutes later she noticed …Alice was gone!   How It Works Mrs. Hawkins needs your class to help her track down the beloved Alice and determine who kidnapped the guinea pig. Students will investigate Alice’s