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Forensics

From Bill Nye the Science Guy · 1997

Forensics
23 min3rd4th5th6thScience
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Summary

Bill plays detective, showing how scientists use careful observation and evidence to solve mysteries.

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Discussion

Bill plays detective, showing how scientists use careful observation and evidence to solve mysteries..

  1. How can tiny clues help solve a mystery?
  2. Why is careful observation so important?
  3. What makes a conclusion trustworthy?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: evidence, observe, conclusion.

Try it: Examine two fingerprints and describe one way to tell them apart.

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