Forensic Approach to Improving Science Teaching in High School

AbstractForensic science can be defined as the application of sciences to legal matters. Nowadays, television series have increased the interest over forensic themes. This interest, associated with the recognized role of practices in the natural sciences, could probably be used to improve the teaching-learning process in high school and to discuss biology, physics, and chemistry. A hundred students in two high schools answered questions about their knowledge and the use of the forensic approach, with the aim of contextualizing practical science classes. As the students showed interest, six easily used forensic contextualized practical classes were proposed, focusing on interpretation and on the development of knowledge, skills, and competencies