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DAY 5: students’ answers.
 Discuss the experiments performed on Day  Discuss student theories about the case.
4 in Lab 2 and student observations and  If this is your only lab from The Mystery
conclusions. of Lyle and Louise suite, prepare for a

 Review the post-lab questions and discuss mock trial.

SCHEDULE 2:
This lab schedule is designed to take 3 days, with 1.5 hours per class.

DAY 1: associated portion of the data collection

 Cover the background material on forensic sheet.
Fire Debris analysis, focusing on ignitable  Instruct students to complete Lab 2 and
liquid identification. associated portion of the data collection
 Distribute laboratory procedures; review the sheet.
laboratory procedures and the data collection  Assign post-lab questions for homework.
sheet.
 Introduce students to various kit DAY 3:
components.
 Discuss the experiments performed on Day 2
 Assign pre-lab questions for homework.
and student observations and conclusions.
 Review the post-lab questions and discuss
DAY 2: students’ answers.

 Review the pre-lab questions and discuss  Discuss student theories about the case.
students’ answers.  If this is your only lab from The Mystery of
 Instruct students to complete Lab 1 and Lyle and Louise suite, prepare for a mock trial.

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