Karen Schulz

Schulz's "From Classroom to Crime Scene" project gives students a chance to see science in action as they explore the world of forensics and how investigators use scientific methods to solve crimes. Guest speakers from the FBI and Secret Service speak to students about their work, and students present reports on different kinds of evidence. Students then participate in a mock "crime scene" where they try to determine the culprit in a "suspicious fire." With six possible suspects, student detectives inspect evidence including hair samples, fingerprints, and blood