K-12 Bibliography

Forensic videos

The Footpath Murders, prod. and writ. Diana Hunter Jones, 24 min., Films for the Humanities and Sciences, Inc., 1996, videocassette.
Grade Level: 9–12
In this video, author Joseph Wambaugh traces the investigation into the murders of two teenage girls in Narborough, England. During the investigation, forensic scientists used DNA profiling to capture and convict the murderer.
Forensic Science: A Shred of Evidence, prod. and dir. Liz Neeson, 53 min., Films for the Humanities and Sciences, Inc., 1993, videocassette.
Grade Level: 9–12
This documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of forensic science. Visiting Scotland Yard's laboratories, the program shows how modern technology is used to solve crimes.
Forensics, prod. Bill Nye, 26 min., Disney Education Productions, 1997, videocassette.
Grade Level: 3–10
Host Bill Nye introduces viewers to the world of forensic science. At a simulated crime scene, he shows how detectives reconstruct events from the past using bloodhounds, fingerprints, and DNA.
Genes, prod. Bill Nye, 26 min., Disney Education Productions, 1997, videocassette.
Grade Level: 3–10
Host Bill Nye explores the chromosomal world of DNA and explains how information obtained from DNA helps law enforcement professionals apprehend criminals.