Transition Year students and LCA Class Bective took part in an engaging crime scene analysis workshop focused on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This unique, hands-on learning experience allowed students to explore one of history’s most debated events while developing critical thinking and investigative skills.
The workshop combined history with forensic science, providing students with an opportunity to delve into the events of November 22, 1963. They learned about the principles of crime scene investigation, including evidence collection, ballistics, and witness analysis. Working in groups, they analyzed key aspects such as the “grassy knoll,” bullet trajectories, and the Zapruder film, encouraging collaboration and a deeper understanding of historical evidence.
Students were encouraged to develop their own theories about the assassination, culminating in a lively debate where they presented their findings and interpretations. This approach fostered critical thinking, respectful discourse, and evidence-based reasoning.
