Lassen-Clapper Murder Site Interpretive Kit
Information highlights the investigation of the murder mystery and how modern science worked to identify remains found at the site. Activities include: History Mystery Detective – A faux newspaper has been created for students to read and learn about the murder. The document includes background in the case, the key players involved, the suspects and professions involved in the case. A crossword puzzle, word search, and detective badge are included. Every student receives their own copy of the newspaper to take home. A detective kit is included, as well as an investigative report. Students are challenged to explore history for answers while simultaneously learning about career opportunities. Forensic Anthropology Lesson Plan – Students learn about the field of forensic anthropology and techniques used in the field.
| Visitor Information Contents Brochures Clipboard Pens (three) Legal Pads Markers (five) Volunteer Opportunities Frequently Asked Questions Interpretation Explanation Viewshed Map Program Delivery |
PreHistory Ancient Animals: Camel, Dire Wolf, Ground Sloth, Horse, Mastodon, Sabertooth Cat, Short Faced Bear, Wooly Mammoth How do Humans Stack Up? PreHistory Time Clock Timeline Lake Lahontan Maps (two) |
History LassenClapper Murder Site History Who Done It? Clapper Canyon DeGroot’s Map (2 copies) Forensic Anthropology Forensic Archaeology Applegate Trail Black Rock Battle Ground Emigrant Provisions Paiute Indians Women Headed West Hardin City |
| Profiles Chief Winnemucca Sarah Winnemucca Peter Lassen |
Safety |
Lesson Plans Dental Forensics Forensic Anthropology |
| Plants Big Sagebrush, Bitterbrush, Cattail, Crosby Buckwheat, Curl Leaf Mountain Mahogany, Desert Saltgrass, Grasses, Greasewood, Great Basin Wild Rye, Grimy Ivesia, Indian Ricegrass, Noxious Weeds, Quaking Aspen, Rushes, Russian Thistle, Sagbrush, Schoolcraft Catseye, Sedges, Shadescale, Shrubs, Smooth Stickleaf, Tiehm Milkvetch, Tule, Utah Juniper, Willows, Windloving Buckwheat, Wood’s Rose |
Mammals American Quarter Horse Color and Markings Reference Chart, Badger, Black-Tailed Jack Rabbit, Bobcat, California Bighorn Sheep, Coyote, Desert Cottontail, Desert Woodrat, Fringed Myotis, Kangaroo Rat, Kit Fox, Long-Eared Myotis, Long-Legged Myotis, Long-Tailed Weasel, Mountain Lion, Mule Deer, Porcupine, Pronghorn Antelope, Pygmy Rabbit, Small-Footed Myotis, Stripped Skunk, Western Spotted Skunk, WhiteTailed Antelope Squirrel, Wild Burro, Wild Horse, Yuma Myotis |
Insects Black Widow, Brown Recluse, California Giant Stonefly, Chiggers, Mayfly, Mormon Cricket, Zebra Caddisfly |
| Birds American Avocet, American White Pelican, BlackBilled Magpie, Black Tern, Chukar Partridge, Golden Eagle, Greater Sage Grouse, Least Bittern, LongBilled Curlew, Northern Harrier, RedTailed Hawk, WhiteFaced Ibis |
Fish Channel Catfish, Goldfish, Green Sunfish, Lahonton Cutthroat Trout, LargeMouth Black Bass, Speckled Dace, Tahoe Sucker, TuiChub |
Reptiles Desert Horned Lizard, Desert Spiny Lizard, Gopher Snake, Great Basin Collared Lizard, Leopard Lizard, Shorthorned Lizard, Speckled Rattlesnake, Western Banded Gecko, Zebra Tailed Lizard |
| Activities Emigrant Trail Game: Directions, Emigration Facts, Answer Cards (nine), Two Spinners (doublesided) Investigation Materials: Binoculars, Black Rock Review, Detective Report (three, doublesided), Magnifying Glass, Nap Cross Word |
Outdoor Ethics Leave No Trace Introduction Overviews of Principles 1-7 Leave What You Find Spread the Word…Not Weeds Tread Lightly! |
Resources |
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