SCIENCE WEISE / PHYSICAL SCIENCE ANOTICE · INVESTIGATE · EXPLAIN
SCIENCEWEISEWISDOM BEGINS IN WONDER
YOUR FORENSIC SCIENCE CLASSROOM

Every clue
has a story.

Welcome to Physical Science A, where you investigate mysteries, analyze evidence, and build scientific explanations that can stand up to questions.

✳ INTERACTIVE INVESTIGATIONS · SCIENCE PRACTICES FIRST

01 / THE CASE FILES

Choose your investigation.

Start with the introductory case. New activities will appear here as your investigations continue.

● READY TO INVESTIGATECASE 001

INTRODUCTORY FORENSICS

The Vanishing
Meteorite.

A valuable science specimen is missing. Four people were in the building. You have a crime scene, several clues, and an investigation to complete.

20–30 MINFOUR SUSPECTSINTERACTIVE
⌕COMING LATER

FULL-COURSE INVESTIGATION

In the Heat
of the Summer

Investigate a connected series of incidents using laboratory evidence and build a final report that defends your explanation.

MORE FORENSIC LABS TO COME

02 / SCIENCE PRACTICES

What makes a good investigator?

You'll spend less time memorizing conclusions and more time doing what scientists actually do.

01

Observe carefully

Separate what you notice from what you assume happened.

02

Analyze patterns

Compare measurements and decide what the data can support.

03

Test explanations

Consider competing hypotheses and change your mind when evidence changes.

04

Defend your claim

Support your conclusion with evidence and explain its limitations.

A NOTE BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Your work is your evidence.

The introductory game saves your investigation on this device, not in your teacher's account. Download your final report when you're finished and submit it as directed in class.

Start Case 001