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SCHEDULE 2:

This lab schedule is designed to take 3 days, with 1.5 hours per class.

DAY 1 DAY 3

Cover the background material on forensic Discuss the experiments performed on Day 2
fire debris analysis, focusing on ignitable liquid and student observations and conclusions.
identification.
Review the post-lab questions and discuss
Distribute laboratory procedures; review the students’ answers.
laboratory procedures and data collection sheet.
Discuss student theories about the case.
Introduce students to various kit components.
If this is your only lab from The Mystery of Lyle
Assign pre-lab questions for homework. and Louise suite, prepare for a mock trial.

DAY 2

Review the pre-lab questions and discuss
students’ answers.

Instruct students to complete Lab 1 and
associated portion of the data collection sheet.

Instruct students to complete Lab 2 and
associated portion of the data collection sheet.
Assign post-lab questions for homework.

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