The Case of the Missing Mascot Lab Activity

Deduce, Try, and Convict the Culprit

The school mascot is taken. There’s a note, some strange-looking leaves, a mouth guard and some white fibers left at the scene. Who took the mascot? Was it one of the rival schools? Students must figure it out before the big game! After fingering the culprit, students will stage a trial. Investigations include analyzing DNA results; using dichotomous keys to identify selected plants; analyzing handwriting, fingerprints, and bite marks; and a fiber flame test. Includes enough material for 30 students, a teacher’s guide, student worksheets and casebooks.