Here are some of our evidence and crime scene forms that we think you will find useful in the classroom. You can reproduce and distribute these forms as needed for you classes. Some forms like the grid paper and photo ID card work best when printed on a color printer.
- Crime Scene Entry Log
- Diagram - Grid Paper Plain / 8.5 x 11
- Diagram - Grid Paper with Information Block / 8.5 x 11
- Diagram - Grid Paper with Information Block / 8.5 x 14
- Diagram - Grid Paper with Information Block / 11 x 17
- Diagram - Isometric Grid Paper Plain / 8.5 x 11 Landscape
- Diagram - Isometric Grid Paper Plain / 8.5 x 11 Portrait
- Evidence Item Recovery Log
- Measurement Reference Table
- Photo ID Header Card
- Photo Log Sheet
Are your students really into the crime scene? Then have them complete an evidence report. Instructions: Clicking the link below will open a Word template with pop-up data input boxes. To save this as a blank template, cancel each box. Once the blank template opens you can save it to your computer. Otherwise, you can enter the requested data in the boxes and once finished, the evidence report will open.
Here are some PDF publications from various government organizations.
- FBI Fingerprint Development Guide
- FBI Forensic Services Handbook
- NIJ Crime Scene Handbook
- NIJ Journal - The CSI Effect
- NIJ Report - Education & Training in Forensic Science: A Guide for Forensic Science Laboratories, Educational Institutions & Students
- NIJ Unrealized Potential of DNA Testing
And here are some miscellaneous forensic science activity publications.
- Common Chemicals & Supplies In And Around Your Home
- University of Colorado Forensic Activities Teacher's Guide
Build a DNA Model (download both files)