Category Archives: Forensics

Viola Hyatt- Alabama Torso Murderer (1929-2000)

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Edgy Instruction

Viola Hyatt dismembered 2 men and threw their body parts out of her car as she drove through 3 counties in rural Alabama. Continue reading →

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Fingerprint Fuming for Forensics The EASY Way!

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Edgy Instruction

Are You Looking for a Better Way to Process Fingerprints with Your Forensics Students? I love superglue fuming fingerprints with my Forensics students but it can be so difficult and messy! This year, I was determined to find a better … Continue reading →

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A Fun Christmas PBL Activity for Forensics!

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Edgy Instruction

Need a Fun, Christmas PBL Activity for Forensics? This one is awesome! Continue reading →

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Case of the Missing Coat: A Christmas Crime Scene PBL for Forensics

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Edgy Instruction

What Happens When Santa Realizes His Magic Coat Was Stolen From His Closet? He calls 911 and deploys E.L.F.S. (Evidence Locating Forensic Squad)! Continue reading →

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Freebie Alert! Do Your Students Like to Solve Mysteries?

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Edgy Instruction

Do your students like mysteries? Grab this freebie to use with your class! Continue reading →

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Zombie Wound Healing Lab REVISED

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Edgy Instruction

Studying the Integumentary System can be a little boring so this year we tried something different by creating gross, realistic-looking wounds to explore wound healing. Continue reading →

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The Pink Eye of Death– A Medical Mystery

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Edgy Instruction

Students become medical detectives as they investigate this mysterious death. Continue reading →

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Burke and Hare– Real-Life Body Snatchers! Revamped for Distance Learning!

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Edgy Instruction

William Burke and William Hare– Real Life Body Snatchers!! Revamped for Distance Learning!!  This Halloween, I’m going to spice up my Forensics class with a spooky study of real life murders and grave robbers!  William Burke, William Hare, and Dr. … Continue reading →

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Assistant Medical Examiner Training Program- A Comprehensive PBL for High School Anatomy (or Forensics) Classes!

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Edgy Instruction

How Do I Keep My Students Engaged At The End of The Year?  How About Training To Be Assistant Medical Examiners? It seems like every school year…. I flip the calendar to May and my students start thinking school is … Continue reading →

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That Awesome Moment When You See Your Name in Print!

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Edgy Instruction

A Published Author? Me? I was so excited today to check out the latest Spring edition of The Forensic Teacher magazine and see something from my own classroom! (Check out the latest issue here ) I began this blog when … Continue reading →

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