Lesson and
topic
Lesson 1:
Being
Detective
Lesson time: 1
hour
Learning
objectives
Pupils
should learn
Level 5:
Predict and
suggest how to
test the
evidence found
in a crime
scene.
Level 6:
Analyse the
different
results to
identify the
murderer.
Level 7:
Decide
whether the
tests were fair
and reliable
P.O.S
KS3
3.1h
3.2b
6b
Possible activity details
Learning
Outcomes/Assessment
Points to notes
Starter: - (10 mins)
Pupils enter the crime scene. Teacher tells them to list
down all the evidence they can see.
Introduce the first learning
objective for pupils at start of
lesson.
Differentiation:
Main: - (40 mins)
Literacy skills: - read
independently and understand
what’s going to be covered
during lesson.
By listening to the audio crime
report, pupils will develop skills
of extracting specific
information needed for the
investigation.
1. (15 mins) Students discuss which tests should be
used to test evidence. They will listen to audio police
report and takes notes to help reveal the burglar.
2. (25 mins)
Each group will act as a forensic team. Amongst
themselves, students must decide,
 What tests are needed to be carried out?
 Who will carry out each test?
 Who will control Health and Safety/ Timemanagement?
 Who will write up results using the laptops and
present them to the rest of the class?
Give students worksheet, each worksheet include tasks
for recording, analysing and evaluating results.
Differentiation: different worksheets are given to
students based on levels 4-6. An additional
worksheet will be given, highlighting the methods for
each test.
Plenary: - (10 mins)
Learning Log: one pupil from each group will present
their results to rest of the class. They will identify who
the burglar is and explain their reasons. Feedback class
discussion.
Extension: Learning objectives will be shown on the board, pupils
are to identify what level they have achieved and they’ll
complete a learning log sheet ‘what have they learnt
during the lesson’
Assessment –
Literacy work. Read
information displayed on PP
slides. Using these slides and
information obtain via testing,
students will answer the bullet
points on result worksheet.
Self assessment: Students
should be able to identify their
weaknesses and strengths by
marking their own work and
setting their own personal
targets by referring back to
learning objectives
Plenary activity: –
Assessment For Learning:
pupils check to see whether
they have met the learning
objectives and identify what
level they’ve managed to
achieve.
Year 8 mixed ability: SEN pupils:
EAL pupils:
G&T students:
SEN/EAL: Help sheets (levels 4/5) are
provided to record results. May
need assistance during lesson
tasks.
EAL: - if needed, will use a
dictionary or glossary to find out
the definition of specific scientific
terms used during the lesson.
Teacher will regularly check to
see if EAL students understand
specific keywords during lesson.
May need assistance whilst
carrying out practical.
G & T students will be able to
complete level 6 worksheets and
extension tasks individually
without asking teacher for help.
Also will be able to demonstrate
detailed scientific knowledge
within their answers.
Keywords:
Chromatography, Flame test,
Fingerprinting, analysis,
evaluation
Resources
Worksheets
results table,
conclusion and
evaluation
questions. Fact
file: fingerprinting
and
chromatography
Laptops
(Microsoft
PowerPoint)
Chromatography,
Fingerprinting,
Flame test
practicals
PowerPoint
slides
Health &
Safety
Wear
goggles
Be careful
when
handing
chemical
powders
Hair tied
back
Bags tucked
under the
tables