Are you ready to explore different types of lab & field methods used by forensic biologists to solve a mock mystery?

Summer 2009 General Information (Parent) Handbook is now
available for download.
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Waitlist:

This summer program has reached capacity level. To be put on a wait list please call 473-7468 and speak with our Student Support Office.

Description

• 1 week program-7th-12th graders
• Work in a college biology lab
• Investigate mock evidence to solve the mystery
  • Learn how the human skeleton tells a story of the victim's injuries
    • Answer the questions...
      • Male or female? How old the human is? How tall? How they were injured?
  • Learn how insects tell a story
    • Observe and collect insects in the field, look at them under the microscope to figure out the victim's story
    • Students will observe a range of decomposition (using story bought Cornish Hens) to investigate the story the insects reveal.
• Spend a day excavating a mock crime scene.
• Work in teams to..
  • Collect the data
  • Complete an organized search to locate evidence, process evidence, analyze evidence
  • Present report to other groups

Afternoon Adventure:

For around $35.00 a week, your child can join us in "Afternoon Adventure" after your full day summer program's activities are over at 3:00 P.M.. Afternoon Adventure is an extended care option where participants are actively engaged until 5:30 P.M. This is great for parents who are unable to get away from the office for regular pick-up time at 3:00 P.M. Register for Afternoon Adventures here.