About the Project

This project introduces a Serial Crime Podcast unit in which students serve as members of a Cold Case Task Force investigating a fictional murder on campus. Working in investigative teams, students examine witness statements, analyze evidence, construct timelines, explore possible motives, debate competing interpretations, and develop claims supported by evidence. Their final task is to produce an investigative podcast episode explaining their theory of the crime and the reasoning behind their conclusions.A key component of the project is a collaboration with our school’s forensics class. Forensics students will introduce basic forensic science principles, explain how investigators analyze physical evidence, and help interpret details from the case. They will also provide feedback on how realistic each investigative theory may be. This partnership allows both groups of students to apply their learning in a shared, real-world scenario.