Teach students the difference between Direct and Circumstantial evidence. It also shows students the unreliability of direct evidence (eyewitness testimony), and therefore the extreme importance of circumstantial evidence – which is what Forensic Science is all about!
Teach students the difference between Direct vs Circumstantial evidence. I love this resource because it shows students the unreliability of direct evidence (eyewitness testimony), and therefore the extreme importance of circumstantial evidence – which is what Forensic Science is all about!
Google Slides – 16 slides NO PREP This lesson is student – led, the teacher needs only to give students access! It includes…
Six question Google Form: Examples of Direct vs. Circumstantial Evidence – a great way for students to practice identifying examples. Plus, it is self-grading!
KEY is also included to make grading easier!
Teachers Guide: Includes tips on how to assign, grade, and collect student work! This resource is fully editable! Feel free to change anything to fit your own class.
“…after grading 92 Direct vs Circumstantial assignments – WOW – I could see the kids change their thinking IN the work. They started out thinking Direct was better and at the end they saw the value of Circumstantial. For an at home assignment to pull out that thinking is just awesome.” – Jessica M.
My forensic science class can be a struggle to motivate on most days. But they loved this lesson! It is engaging and thought provoking. A great resource I will continue to use. – Ashton H. November 7, 2021
The embedded videos were fantastic! The ease of use and the professional look of the slides added to the experience. Students were able to work independently, as needed, but also had a lot to say in the chat as they discovered how fallible our memory actually is. – S.J. January 11, 2021
This resource is part of the Forensics Basics Bundle!
