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WARD’S Critters on Cadavers: A Forensic Entomology Lab Activity |
Bugs That Tell a Tale |
Use forensics to teach your students about entomology with this lab activity. Students will first observe and record how various factors influence the development of an insect’s life cycle using insects that are collected from a source of pork that you provide. They will then apply this information to a crime scene scenario in order to estimate the time of death, if the body was moved, possible suspect/victim interactions by identifying each species, and create a timeline for the sequence of appearance for each species found on the body. The kit comes with a set of 52 forensic insect identification cards, enough materials for eight setups, a teacher’s guide, and student copymasters.
Materials Included
•2 Insect nets
•8 Fine-tipped, featherweight forceps
•8 Clear rulers
•2 Thermometers
•1 box Latex gloves, 100
•1 roll Pressure sensitive labels
•10 2 oz. jars with caps
•2 sleeves Petri dishes
•1 set Forensic Insect Identification cards
•8 sets Preserved adult flies, pupae, and larvae
•1 jar Preserved larvae
•8 Dual magnifiers
•15 Pipettes
•2 Mesh squares
•2 Plastic spoons
•8 Tent stakes
Materials Needed But Not Provided
•Dissecting microscope
•Ethyl alcohol
•Calculator
•Compass
•Pencil
•Paper towels
•Camera (Optional)
Time Requirement
•Part I: 45 minutes
•Part II: 1-2 hours
•Part III: 2-4 hours
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