FIBERS VIRTUAL L AB SAMPLE

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Lab 1: Collection

T EACHER DOCUMENTS
I ntroduction, I nstructions & TOU
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 Virtual Lab Collection SAMPLE
Fibers
Trace Evidence

NOTE TO TEACHER:
This Virtual Lab SAMPLE is Part of a THREE PART
Series Investigating the identification of unknown fibers at a
crime scene. You can purchase the rest of the lab from the
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 Virtual Lab Collection SAMPLE
Fibers
Trace Evidence

NOTE TO TEACHER:
Thank you for downloading this product from
WISEflamingo. This Virtual Lab should be used for
students to investigate how fibers are used to solve crimes.
Use the digital file for virtually or for students who miss
doing a physical lab in school due to absence, restrictions
due to COVID etc.
Everything you need is included in this file:
1- PDF file & Access to digital copy
2- Instructions for sharing the Labs with students & Link.
3-Suggested Answer Key

This activity can be done 100% virtually and completely

paperless. You can also do this activity in person by printing
the PDF File that was included in the zip folder. If students
need the font larger in google, they can use the zoom feature
(magnifying glass with +) to see it more clearly.
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Fibers
Trace Evidence

LET’S GET STARTED

WHAT is a Virtual Lab?
The purpose of a virtual lab is to give students the lab experience
when it is just not possible. The virtual lab is a great alternative to
simply giving notes on the topic and allows the students to have a
lab-like experience from the comfort & safety of their home.. Allow
students to discover the information on their own instead of the
teacher sharing the information.

WHAT TECHNOLOGY DO I NEED TO ACCESS

THESE RESOURCES?
Both teacher and students need access to the Internet to view the
Worksheet. The teacher will provide the students with the link to the
worksheets which can be accessed using tablets, Chromebooks, PCs or
Macs. A google classroom is not necessary to access the worksheets but
is one way that the teacher can share the link & collect responses (this
would be set up separately by the teacher, instructions on how to do so are
NOT included. Students also must be able to view YouTube for parts of
this lab.
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 Virtual Lab Collection SAMPLE
Fibers
Trace Evidence

STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions will help students get started. I suggest posting them to your
Learning Management System if you are virtual. Once students open the file in
google slides, they will be able to type directly on the worksheet while in EDIT.
Text boxes have already been placed in the appropriate spots.

You are about to complete a Virtual Lab Experience. Trace evidence

plays and important role in forensic investigation. You will be exploring
how to properly collect fiber evidence, microscopic analysis of the
evidence and finally using a burn test to identify fibers.

All of the websites are linked in the digital file. Even if you are working
on physical paper you will need the digital file to access the
information. You would then need to scan or take a picture of your
lab to turn in. Alternately, you can type directly on the pages in
google slides and turn in that way.

Remember you can use the magnifying glass in the tool bar to zoom
in if you need to text to be larger.
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Digital
Support &
Access
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1. Copy and Paste the link into google to open the google slides.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PDJMCZLYyu6JCsgKFW8DjWNQIE
LAB 1 COLLECTION: 0nRh0hmjU9rL7cmHc/copy

You will be asked if you would like to make a copy of the form …click MAKE A
COPY

Click Here

2. You can RENAME your Copy and Save to a folder in your google drive.

Click on the
folder icon
to save in a
Click on folder in
Title to your drive
Rename

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 3. To send the file to students you have a few options… all start by using
the purple send button.

Click
here

4A. A pop up window will open- option 1 email form

Enter student email addresses

Change the message they see

when they open their email

Be sure to hit the send button in the bottom right of the pop up screen

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 4B. Option 2- Send a link or create a hyperlink in your LMS
Click the link button on the top
of the pop up to switch to this
option

Click if you want the form to ask

for their email before they fill it
out
You have the option of
Copy the URL provided, by highlighting it and copying.
shortening the URL. You
You can post the URL on your LMS, Send it in an email
can then highlight and
or create a hyper link on your LMS
paste it in an email.

** Option 2 is the easier way!

IMPORTANT: Remind students to rename their copy BEFORE

they start working on the document. Additionally Students will
need to share the file back to you so you can read their
responses! Depending on the LMS your school uses you may be
able to embed the document. Other LMS will have students
upload their file.

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 T EACHER RESOURCES
PDF file to print
AND
Answer Key
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 A flashlight held on an angle close to the
ground
Oblique Lighting

Forceps (tweezers) or gloved hand (must change between evidence collection)

* It is mentioned that specialized clean vacuums are not being used anymore because
hair & fibers from long ago can be pulled up

Druggist or Pharmacy fold to create a paper bindle

 Important information is recorded such as who
collected it, when, circumstances surrounding the
evidence to establish the Chain of Custody

A sticky Note

The Chain of Custody

A larger envelope
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Fibers
Trace Evidence

Fibers/Trace
If you are just starting to build your forensics unit WISEflamingo is here to
help! The Virtual Lab pairs well with The Fibers Webquest Booklet, The
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