The Forensics Introduction to Firearm Evidence Packet includes a PowerPoint with embedded video clip links, illustrated Student Guided Scaffolded Notes, Teacher Notes, Worksheet with Answers, and a Forensics Files: “Broken Promises” Video Reflection Activity

The PowerPoint is fully editable. The Notes & Worksheets are editable Word Docs too. This will allow you to modify the lesson to your individual classroom needs. PDF versions of the notes and worksheets are also included. (You cannot copy or modify any part of this lesson to offer others for free or for sale.)

The following topics are covered:

• Forensics Firearm Examiners
• Ballistics
• Basic operation of firearms
• Revolvers
• Semiautomatics pistols
• Machine pistols
• Rifles
• Shotguns
• What happens when a gun is fired
• Getting information from ammo
• Lead bullets
• Lead alloy bullets
• Semi jacketed bullets
• Fully jacketed bullets
• Caliber
• Shotgun gauges
• Shotgun pellets
• Shell casings

Forensics Files: “Broken Promises” Video Reflection Activity

This assignment is a Video Reflection of Forensics Files: “Broken Promises”. A gym teacher is found dead with a gunshot to the head. The investigators use gunshot residue and other evidence to determine what caused his death. The video is approximately 25 minutes long.

“When Russ Stager, a popular gym teacher, is found dead of what appears to be an accidental gunshot wound, his family becomes suspicious. They think his wife may have planned his murder. When police find that her previous husband died in questionable circumstances, they re-examine the crime scene and uncover evidence that the death was no accident.”

This video is available on YouTube for free. The link is included with the download.

Several years ago I stopped using accompanying worksheets to videos I show in class. Too many times students are more focused in answering the questions, rather than absorbing what they are watching. But, I wanted the students to be actively engaged with the video. So, I started using “Video Reflections”.

The video reflection handout has two columns on it. Student write what they have learned on the column on the left. They write down any questions they have on the column to the right. At the end of class, each student needs to tell the teacher something they learned, or a question they have.

When given a choice, most students would rather have this type of assignment, compared to a worksheet.

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