Summit Homeschool Group

What if your teen could step into the role of a crime scene investigator?

This hands-on, lab-based high school course uses Forensic Science to explore how biology, chemistry, and physics work together to uncover truth in criminal investigations — all from a biblical worldview perspective.

Students won’t just read about forensic science… they’ll do it.

🔎 What Students Will Experience

Throughout the year, students will:

• Dust and lift real fingerprints
• Analyze simulated blood spatter patterns
• Examine fibers and hair under microscopes
• Explore DNA structure and profiling
• Learn proper crime scene procedures
• Participate in mock crime scene investigations
• Present case findings like real forensic experts

This course emphasizes critical thinking, detailed observation, and scientific reasoning — skills that prepare students for college-level science and beyond.

🧪 Why Parents Love This Course

✔ Provides a full lab science credit for high school
✔ Strengthens scientific writing and lab documentation
✔ Encourages logic and analytical thinking
✔ Integrates faith and science clearly and thoughtfully
✔ Highly engaging for teens who might not love traditional textbooks

🎓 Ideal For Students Who:

• Enjoy biology or plan to take chemistry
• Are interested in medical, criminal justice, or STEM careers
• Love solving puzzles and analyzing details
• Prefer interactive, hands-on learning

📚 Course Details

Grades: 11th–12th
Credit: 1 High School Lab Science
Prerequisite: Biology (Chemistry recommended)
Curriculum: Forensic Science
Format: Weekly co-op lab + at-home reading and assignments

Students will maintain a forensic lab notebook and complete lab reports, quizzes, and a culminating mock crime scene project.

🔬 The Big Highlight

At the end of the year, students will work through a full mock crime scene case — collecting evidence, analyzing data, and presenting their conclusions.

It’s one of the most exciting and memorable experiences of the entire high school journey.