Forensics, Mystery Murders, and Integrated Science
Written by Melina A. ‘27
The SJND freshmen class dove head first into Integrated Science and found Dr. Beaulis dead on the first day of school surrounded by blood and mysterious marbles thrown about.
As the first Integrated Science unit of the year, ninth graders are studying forensics and solving the doctor’s mysterious death.
Students must first examine the crime scene by taking notes, sketching, and collecting evidence. Then, they learn to analyze the discovered evidence. Working with microscopes, students examine hair and fingerprints, comparing them to suspects from around SJND. They also study blood work and blood splatters to find out how the victim was possibly injured. Finally, students work together with all their data to come to a conclusion on what really happened to Dr. Beaulis.
Many freshmen already have their hypothesis of Dr. Beaulis’ death.
“I think that Dr. Beaulis slipped on the marbles on the floor and then she bumped the table. When she bumped the table, the coffee spilled,” surmised Miles Harper, explaining how the murder possibly occurred.
Anabelle Holmes had another idea. “I think Taylor Diaz did it! There’s something off about her…The fingerprints and hair were there.”
Another student agreed. “I believe that Taylor Diaz killed Dr. Beaulis. I think she poisoned her. Her fingerprints and hair were all over the crime scene and her fingerprint was on one of the cups,” said Mia Rivera.
The investigation is not over yet! The freshmen have not yet analyzed all data and will be coming to a conclusion in the next few weeks to come. So, when the truth comes out make sure to ask around and find out: Who’s the Mystery Murderer?
