A new drug dealer on the scene is found dead and foul play is suspected.
An 18-year-old boy is arrested for the murder which he claims to know nothing about. However, drugs, a gun and a stash of money were found at the home of the accused which all point to his guilt! This case highlights how the lure of drugs and easy money can lead to a web of deceit and betrayal. Your students will examine and interpret the evidence which includes arson, DNA, and ballistic evidences.
Supplement your lesson plan with this hands-on science incursion your students will be raving about. Your students work collaboratively to analyse evidence, determine timelines, and uncover motives of the suspects.
Our science incursions also cover serious social and community issues as an undertone to the storyline. This case discusses drug awareness and the impacts of hanging out with the wrong crowd. It is presented subtly to allow an open dialogue with your students.
Our workshops can cater to a maximum of 60 students per session.
The length of the workshop is flexible to fit around your bell times. Our sessions run for 60 – 90 minutes and we can run up to 4 sessions a day.
The workshop can be run in most indoor venues. We will need access to power and 13 trestle tables or equivalent. Your presenter will need access to the room 90 mins before the first session to set up.
Our workshops were developed by scientists in collaboration with university forensic departments to ensure the content is scientifically accurate. These programs are aligned to the national curriculum and ACARA learning outcomes, please see files below for specific details.
