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This is a culminating project for a Forensics course or unit. Crime scenes are set up and the students play the role of Crime Scene Investigators to process the scene. The actual crime scene processing takes place in one day and the entire project can take up to 7 depending on your schedule. The following handouts are included in this document: Project Outline Evaluation Rubric Field Kit Inventory Photograph Log Evidence Log Test Requisition Test Results template Case File Template 5 Possible

Here you'll find all of my resources for Unit 1 of my Forensics course - Introduction to Forensic Science. The bundle includes:Introduction to Forensics Lecture (ppt and prezi version) with note guide Modern Marvels - FBI's Crime Lab video worksheet History of Forensics Timeline Project Laws & Evidence Lecture - prezi version with note guide Unit plan with lesson plans *a unit test is not included *lesson plans are designed for 90-minute sessions For more information and links to more helpful

The video is 1 hour long and is available through the PBS store or your library. (Update 10/29/2020: I have been unable to find this video for download or purchase at this time. Please check with your school or local library to see if it is available for loan) These questions follow the NOVA video The Secret of Photo 51. There is a printable worksheet, answer key, and topics for further discussion. For more information about the film visit the website: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/photo51/I

These questions follow the video The Mystery of Matter Episode 1: Into Thin Air. For more information about the film visit the website: http://www.pbs.org/program/mystery-matter/The video is 1 hour long and is available through the PBS store or your library I like to use this video in chemistry classes either when learning about the periodic table, or later when beginning reactions. It could really fit in anywhere, even as a good sub plan! In addition to discussing elements, the following to

This research project contains a 5-page handout for students to fill in as they select and research a specific topic in biotechnology. The handout guides them through finding at least 1 print and 3 online sources of information while using APA citations. It then has them build an outline of their presentation. I have used it with Biology classes and Forensics classes. Students use print and online resources to find information about their topic and then create short presentations using any web

These questions follow the NOVA video Darwin's Dangerous Idea from the PBS Evolution series. There is a printable worksheet and answer key available in both .doc and .pdf formats. For more information about the film visit the website: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/darwin/ The video is 2 hours long and is available through the PBS store or your library I like to use this video near the beginning of our study of Evolution. In addition to discussing Evolution, the following topics become good

All of the products in my Crime Scene Investigation Unit for a high school Forensic Science course. This is unit 2 in my course. Included in this bundle:Crime Scene Protocols Unit Plan with lesson plans and links to additional resources Crime Scene Protocols lecture (prezi) with student note guide Observation Skills Lecture (ppt and prezi version) with student note guide Document a Crime Scene project handouts, rubric and teacher instructions History of Forensics Timeline Project handouts and r

This is a 14-slide PowerPoint presentation and a 4-page student note guide. The note guide is available in both MS Word and PDF format. An answer key is included. There is a free prezi that has all of the same content as the PowerPoint for this activity. I like to do this activity near the start of my 12th grade Forensic Science course as a great way to introduce observation as a skill that can be practiced. I use it at the beginning of my second unit - Crime Scene Protocols. Students lear

This 3-page video worksheet has 32 questions and is available in both MS Word and PDF format. An answer key is included. History Channel’s Modern Marvels Season 12 Episode 54 is available on DVD only at this time. I like to show this 45 minute video in the first few days of my 12th grade Forensic Science course as a great way to introduce students to some of the history of forensics and different areas of a crime lab. This video also describes how the FBI is available to help all law enforce

This PowerPoint lecture and Note Guide document for students to fill in can be used as an introduction to the field of Forensic Science. I use this in my 12th grade Forensics course but it could be used in any science class as part of a Forensics unit or a discussion of Forensics as a career. This is a 3-page student note guide in both MS word and PDF format to accompany the 12-slide PowerPoint presentation and free prezi that is available through the link below. The powerpoint and the prezi co

This powerpoint presentation and student note guide handout contains 29 slides introducing Biotechnology and an 11-page handout for students to fill in during the lecture. I have used it with Biology classes and Forensics classes. It includes the explanations of restriction enzymes, gel electrophoresis, PCR, recombinant DNA and transformation, genomics, and proteomics. This presentation with class discussion would take 70-90 minutes in my classroom, depending on the depth of discussion. The stud

This is a 7-page PDF project that includes a detailed rubric to guide the students through their actions and recording. A lesson plan is also included with this product. Since this is in the second unit of my course, it is usually near the beginning of the year. We haven’t gotten into the details of each type of evidence or used our fingerprinting kits yet. The only materials they need for this assignment are: -Camera -Measuring tape -Graph paper -Clipboard (very helpful if you have them)

This is a 7-page student note guide in both MS word and PDF format to accompany the 21-slide PowerPoint presentation and free prezi that is available through the link below. The powerpoint and the prezi contain the same material so either one can be used with the note guide. The content is for a Forensic Science course to explain DNA Fingerprinting and amplification of a DNA evidence sample through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) It includes a youtube video from Bozeman Science about DNA finge

This forensics research project contains a PDF handout for students that guides them through the criteria of their research into the history of forensic investigation. Students can use any reliable sources to find dates and events throughout history that allow them to create a timeline as the final product of this project. A rubric describes what is required in order to achieve a perfect score on the project. This project is part of my Introduction to Forensics unit, the first unit of study i

This is an activity for my Forensic Science students in the Fingerprint Evidence unit. Students learn about: Creating a detailed image of their fingerprint ridge patternsHow fingerprints differ among individualsI use this Ten Card as an Engage activity at the start of the Fingerprinting unit.  It gets them thinking and looking at ridge patterns. Then I dive into the material using the prezi here: Fingerprint Evidence PreziThis product contains: My version of a Fingerprint Ten Card in 3 version

This is a 2-page PDF project description for students that includes a detailed rubric to guide their research and writing. A lesson plan is also included with this product. I like to do this activity near the start of my 12th grade Forensic Science course as a great way to introduce the different career opportunities in the field of Forensics. I use it during my second unit - Crime Scene Protocols. Students will: -Research a career in forensics -Write and a blog post about their career to sh

This 2-page document plus rubric for students can be used in a Forensic Science course. It is included in both MSWord and PDF format. I use this in my 12th grade Forensics course as the first type of evidence that we study in detail. This product has an example of a fingerprint pattern that has been classified as a loop, whorl, or arch. The ridge count of the fingerprint and 5 minutiae points have been identified. Students can then complete the same analysis of 4 large fingerprints as they

This is a 45-65 minute activity that has students practice measuring small amounts of liquid using a micropipettor. Micropipettors are a new standard tool in laboratories and if you are lucky enough to have them in your classroom then this activity will get your students started in proper measuring technique before that first real lab that requires them to measure microliters of materials. The .zip file includes both a word file and pdf for your use in class. You can download them and use the

These questions follow the video The Mystery of Matter Episode 2: Unruly Elements. For more information about the film visit the website: http://www.pbs.org/program/mystery-matter/The video is 1 hour long and is available through the PBS store or your library I like to use this video in chemistry classes either when learning about the periodic table, or later when beginning reactions. It could really fit in anywhere, even as a good sub plan! In addition to discussing elements, the following top

This is a 4-page PDF note guide to accompany a free prezi that is available through the link below. The content is for a Forensic Science course as an introduction to the types of law and the rules of evidence that need to be considered for forensic investigators. Students fill in the note guide as they go through the prezi either as a lecture or as an independent activity. Laws & Evidence Prezi Topics include: Direct vs. Indirect Evidence Class vs. Individual Evidence Civil vs. Criminal Law