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

Rogue Rodent Mystery: A Crime Scene Investigation Classroom 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 Mrs. Hawkins safely placed the class guinea pig in her cage and set off to the cafeteria. When she returned 20 minutes later, Alice the guinea pig was gone! Mrs. Hawkins needs your class to help her track down the beloved Alice and determine who kidnapped the guinea pig.   How It Works Students will investigate Alice’s disappearances by observing the crime scene, creating composite sketches, testing physics, and comparing shoe prints. Utilizing scientific exploration, experimentation, observation, and research your students will investigate the list of four suspec