Bringing textbook lessons to life was part of the crime scene-processing lesson for students in the high school’s forensics class. Taught by teacher Amanda Brideson, the three-week, hands-on activities included writing a mock crime scene story and then creating a detailed crime scene in a shoebox. The creative juices were flowing as students used materials including Legos, Barbie Dolls, clay and incorporated local venues including supermarkets, beaches and theaters as part of their stories.