Website Review: CSI: Web Adventures

CSI: WEB ADVENTURES is a website providing engaging learning experiences focusing on forensic science concepts.

Users work their way through a series of five cases from beginner to advanced levels. The video-rich interactives incorporate characters from the popular television series. Players use real-world tools in a simulated lab to identify clues and complete assignments.

The educator’s section includes guides for teachers and families. It also links to online activities, demonstration videos, and cool links.

The game features area includes additional assistance in using the simulations and background information about the characters.

Librarians will find this app to be a fun way to kick off a forensic science unit with students. Combine the interactive experience with books and hands-on activities in the library. Consider building your own mystery and investigation in the library for students to complete based on what they learned in the online experience.

To visit the website, go to http://forensics.rice.edu/.

Website Review: The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes

THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF SHERLOCK HOLMES is both a physical and virtual exhibition focusing on the famous fictional crime investigator.

Although it would be fun to experience the traveling exhibition in personal, the website presents lots of information about author Arthur Conan Doyle and his famous detective.

The Path to Baker Street section explores those people who inspired the creation of Sherlock Holmes and the characters in the stories. Historical photographs bring the time period to life.

The Popular Fellow section features the movie and television adaptations. It also provides links to Sherlockian Societies, fan sites, and trivia.

The Footsteps of Holmes connects the fictional aspects of the stories to the real forensic science. Short videos and images highlight Sherlock’s methods.

The Sherlock in the Classroom area includes information, activities, and resources that can be used independently or in combination with a physical tour.

Create a librarian display featuring the works of Sherlock Holmes as well as a laptop with the website. Incorporate the suggested activities to make the display interactive!

To learn more, go to http://sherlockholmesexhibition.com.