‘Innocence Project’ Project: Importance of Forensic DNA Evidence

DNA Fingerprinting Evidence - Innocence Project

This Forensics Project demonstrates the power of DNA testing as evidence. It will give students the chance to learn about the work of the Innocence Project: a non-profit group that helps people who have been wrongfully imprisoned. The Innocence Project has led to nearly 400 people being released from prison, some of them even from death row.

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FREE True Crime/Forensic Files Video Guide

Forensic Files Video Response Guide

This FREE one page Forensic Files video guide will work with almost any true crime video or article.

In my Forensic Science class, we have ‘Forensic File Friday’ every week, where I show them an episode of Forensic Files that aligns with whatever evidence topic we are learning about at the time. It is a great chance for them to see real CSI in action solving true cases. But I want it to be time well spent! So I made this Response sheet for them to fill out as they watch.

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