Printable mystery-based science investigations for families and educators who prefer to source their own materials or want a lower-cost way to get started.

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Who These Downloads Are For

These downloads are a great fit if you:
-Want a budget-friendly way to explore forensic science
-Are comfortable gathering typical household or lab supplies
-Teach in a homeschool, classroom, or co-op setting
-Want to test an investigation before investing in a full kit
-Prefer printable lessons you can reuse or adapt

These downloads are not the best fit if you:
-Want everything included in one box
-Have limited prep time
-Feel unsure about teaching science without material support
-Want a fully guided, low-stress experience
-If that sounds like you, our complete investigation kits are designed to be a better fit.

Why Families & Educators Trust Community Learning

For over twenty years, Community Learning investigations have been used by:

-Homeschool families

-Classrooms and districts

-Summer camps and enrichment programs

Across all 50 states.

Our mystery-based approach helps learners stay engaged while giving adults the confidence to teach science — even without a science background.