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Crime Scene Evidence

This task uses a Problem-Solving Approach and is designed to take approximately 3 hours of teaching time.

The resource enables teachers to lead pupils through a crime investigation to help solve the problem of ‘whodunit?’ A theft has occurred and the only clue to identify the culprit is a footprint

 Screenshot from Crime Scene Evidence Powerpoint
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