Forensic Science Course
Activity 1:
In this structured web activity you will research the history of forensic science. You will be provided with websites to explore and research. You should take notes in a word processing document. After researching the history of forensic science you will create a podcast using garage band that briefly describes the history of forensic science. Your podcast should explain to an individual how forensic science came about and what breakthroughs have occurred through its history.
Rubric:
20 points: Explain the work/role of 4 scientists in forensic science.
20 points: Explain how the field of forensic science has changed over the years (timeline)
5 points: Your opinion: What is the greatest discovery or breakthrough in forensic science?
5 points: Creativity
Links:
http://www.all-about-forensic-science.com/history_of_forensic_science.html
http://historyofforensics.com/
Rubric:
20 points: Explain the work/role of 4 scientists in forensic science.
20 points: Explain how the field of forensic science has changed over the years (timeline)
5 points: Your opinion: What is the greatest discovery or breakthrough in forensic science?
5 points: Creativity
Links:
http://www.all-about-forensic-science.com/history_of_forensic_science.html
http://historyofforensics.com/
Anthropometry
In this activity you will use the techniques of Anthropometry to identify your classmates.
1.) Read the article on anthropometry pages: 21- 41.
2.) Measure 5 people and record your findings in the excel sheet attached.
1.) Read the article on anthropometry pages: 21- 41.
2.) Measure 5 people and record your findings in the excel sheet attached.
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Sherlock Holmes
You will watch the movie "Sherlock Holmes". After watching the movie you will write a one page paper comparing and contrasting the movie and real forensics. Use the following document to help you focus your thoughts.
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Forensic History Quiz
Click on the pdf file to open the forensic history quiz.
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Anatomy Review Day
On Thursday March 15, 2012 you will do the following as a review for our test on Forensic Anatomy. If you complete the questions below you can receive extra credit on the test.
Heart Interactive Models:
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ap12504
1.) What are the four chambers of the heart called?
2.) What are the two smallest chambers?
3.) Which chamber is the largest and why?
Circulation Review:
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jmresources/systems/body.html#circulatory
Pick five of the websites to visit to learn more about human blood circulation.
Write down five facts you discover.
Digestive Review:
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jmresources/systems/body.html#digestive
Pick five of the websites to visit to learn more about human digestion.
Forensic Autopsy Review:
http://www.le.ac.uk/pa/teach/va/welcome.html
Pick five case studies to examine. Try to deduce what you think is wrong with each person by examining the body and looking at their medical history. Don't forget to look at the pictures. They will help you solve the cause of death.
Determining Time of Death:
http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/00206/text_ta_time_since_death.htm
Using the above website correctly explain each of the following:
1.) How long does it take a body to undergo rigor mortis?
2.) What is algor mortis? Where in the body do you measure it?
3.) How does livor mortis help a forensic scientist tell if the crime scene has been tampered with?
Miscellaneous:
Use your notes or internet resources to discovery these important points:
1.) What bone is broken in a strangulation but not a hanging?
2.) What builds up in the eye after death?
3.) What is the shape of the impression left on the back of a person's neck when hanging?
4.) Which is larger a exit wound or entry?
5.) What are the 4 types of deaths? Explain each.
6.) What are the 4 types of wounds? Explain each.
Heart Interactive Models:
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ap12504
1.) What are the four chambers of the heart called?
2.) What are the two smallest chambers?
3.) Which chamber is the largest and why?
Circulation Review:
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jmresources/systems/body.html#circulatory
Pick five of the websites to visit to learn more about human blood circulation.
Write down five facts you discover.
Digestive Review:
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jmresources/systems/body.html#digestive
Pick five of the websites to visit to learn more about human digestion.
Forensic Autopsy Review:
http://www.le.ac.uk/pa/teach/va/welcome.html
Pick five case studies to examine. Try to deduce what you think is wrong with each person by examining the body and looking at their medical history. Don't forget to look at the pictures. They will help you solve the cause of death.
Determining Time of Death:
http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/00206/text_ta_time_since_death.htm
Using the above website correctly explain each of the following:
1.) How long does it take a body to undergo rigor mortis?
2.) What is algor mortis? Where in the body do you measure it?
3.) How does livor mortis help a forensic scientist tell if the crime scene has been tampered with?
Miscellaneous:
Use your notes or internet resources to discovery these important points:
1.) What bone is broken in a strangulation but not a hanging?
2.) What builds up in the eye after death?
3.) What is the shape of the impression left on the back of a person's neck when hanging?
4.) Which is larger a exit wound or entry?
5.) What are the 4 types of deaths? Explain each.
6.) What are the 4 types of wounds? Explain each.
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Forensic Anthropology Lab
Station 1: Skull Caps
At this station you will examine three human skulls for evidence of age and any damage.
1.) How many skull plates does each skull have?
2.) What could the fissures between the skull plates tell you about the age of the skull?
3.) What are the main differences between each skull?
Station 2: Human Remains Reconstruction
At this station you will examine the remains of a full human skeleton. Your job is to put the body/bones back together in the appropriate positions.
1.) How many bones are found within the remains?
2.) How many are real versus fake?
3.) Describe how the femur fits into the pelvis.
4.) Describe how the humerus and ulna come together in the arm.
5.) Assemble the remains then have Mr. Smith sign off on your paper.
Station 3: Human Skulls
At this station you will examine two real human skulls. Pay close attention to the details of the skull and answer the following questions. Skull A: Larger, Skull B: Smaller.
1.) How many teeth does each skull have?
2.) What are the holes coming out of the front of the skull used for?
3.) What differences do you notice between the two skulls?
4.) Do you think these skulls lost their teeth before or after death? Explain how you know.
5.) Look at the inside part of the skull. What do you notice about the different shapes of the brain?
Station 4: Human Foot
At this station you will examine the bones found in a human foot.
1.) How many bones are found in a human foot?
2.) Using the model place the foot back into its correct anatomical position. Have Mr. Smith check your paper when you are done.
Station 5: Human Hand
At this station you will examine the bones found in a human hand.
1.) How many bones are found in a human foot?
2.) Using the model place the foot back into its correct anatomical position. Have Mr. Smith check your paper when you are done.
At this station you will examine three human skulls for evidence of age and any damage.
1.) How many skull plates does each skull have?
2.) What could the fissures between the skull plates tell you about the age of the skull?
3.) What are the main differences between each skull?
Station 2: Human Remains Reconstruction
At this station you will examine the remains of a full human skeleton. Your job is to put the body/bones back together in the appropriate positions.
1.) How many bones are found within the remains?
2.) How many are real versus fake?
3.) Describe how the femur fits into the pelvis.
4.) Describe how the humerus and ulna come together in the arm.
5.) Assemble the remains then have Mr. Smith sign off on your paper.
Station 3: Human Skulls
At this station you will examine two real human skulls. Pay close attention to the details of the skull and answer the following questions. Skull A: Larger, Skull B: Smaller.
1.) How many teeth does each skull have?
2.) What are the holes coming out of the front of the skull used for?
3.) What differences do you notice between the two skulls?
4.) Do you think these skulls lost their teeth before or after death? Explain how you know.
5.) Look at the inside part of the skull. What do you notice about the different shapes of the brain?
Station 4: Human Foot
At this station you will examine the bones found in a human foot.
1.) How many bones are found in a human foot?
2.) Using the model place the foot back into its correct anatomical position. Have Mr. Smith check your paper when you are done.
Station 5: Human Hand
At this station you will examine the bones found in a human hand.
1.) How many bones are found in a human foot?
2.) Using the model place the foot back into its correct anatomical position. Have Mr. Smith check your paper when you are done.
Forensic Anthropology - XRAYS
In this section of the lab you will be examining a different aspect of forensic anthropology. Here you will look at various xrays to examine fractures, artificial implants and more.
Station 1: Human XRay Print Set - Assembly the body and take a picture on your iPad.
Station 2: Panoramic Teeth Set - take a picture of the teeth and any individual marks you notice.
Station 3: Arms/Wrists - take a picture of three broken bones
Station 4: Hip Femur - take a picture of the artificial implant
Station 5: Head/Skull - take a picture of the skull in the xray - look for any irregularities.
Station 6: Spine - take a picture of the spine from two angles
Station 7: Foot - take a picture of a normal foot, broken foot and implant.
Final Product: You will create a Keynote on your iPad showing the different aspect above. You will create a slide for each of the previous stations. Your final slide will explain how a forensic scientist would use xrays and bones to solve crimes.
Station 1: Human XRay Print Set - Assembly the body and take a picture on your iPad.
Station 2: Panoramic Teeth Set - take a picture of the teeth and any individual marks you notice.
Station 3: Arms/Wrists - take a picture of three broken bones
Station 4: Hip Femur - take a picture of the artificial implant
Station 5: Head/Skull - take a picture of the skull in the xray - look for any irregularities.
Station 6: Spine - take a picture of the spine from two angles
Station 7: Foot - take a picture of a normal foot, broken foot and implant.
Final Product: You will create a Keynote on your iPad showing the different aspect above. You will create a slide for each of the previous stations. Your final slide will explain how a forensic scientist would use xrays and bones to solve crimes.
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Trace Evidence Webquest
On Thursday April 5th you will complete the following webquest. Use the link provided below to explore the topic of trace evidence. You will turn in your work on Tuesday April 17.
Webquest Link
*Some FBI links have moved. If a page does not load look for the link to the redirected site.
Download the document below. This document has the questions you should answer.
Webquest Link
*Some FBI links have moved. If a page does not load look for the link to the redirected site.
Download the document below. This document has the questions you should answer.
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Trace Evidence Wrap-up Assignment
In this activity you will show your mastery of Trace Evidence. You will use the information you have gained over the last two weeks as well as additional research to complete this task. For this task you will create a Trace Evidence brochure. You will turn in your brochure on Tuesday April 17. Email me if you have questions: [email protected]
To begin this activity you will be researching three topics prevalent to forensic science: paint analysis, fiber/fabric analysis, hair analysis, and glass analysis. You should use the links provided below as well as any internet research you find. To complete this task you must:
Create a brochure to be given to new CSI students entering training classes. You should describe how forensic scientists analyze glass, fibers/fabrics, hair and paint.
Your brochure should include:
1.) Explanation of each substance (glass, fibers/fabrics, hair, paint) - 20 points
2.) How forensic scientists analyze the substance (glass, fibers/fabrics, hair, paint) - 20 points
3.) Pictures of the substance at a microscopic level - 10 points
4.) Any interesting information about the substance - 5 points
5.) Make sure that it is grammatically correct and flows well. - 5 points
Helpful Links:
Paint Analysis
science.howstuffworks.com/forensic-lab-technique3.htm
www.enotes.com/paint-analysis-reference/paint-analysis
Hair Analysis
www.enotes.com/hair-analysis-reference/hair-analysis
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair_analysis
www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/forensic-science-communications/fsc/april2009/review/2009_04_review02.htm
Fabric/Fibers
www.enotes.com/fibers-reference/fibers
www.forsci.com/Services/fibers.htm
www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/forensic-science-communications/fsc/july2000/deedric3.htm
To begin this activity you will be researching three topics prevalent to forensic science: paint analysis, fiber/fabric analysis, hair analysis, and glass analysis. You should use the links provided below as well as any internet research you find. To complete this task you must:
Create a brochure to be given to new CSI students entering training classes. You should describe how forensic scientists analyze glass, fibers/fabrics, hair and paint.
Your brochure should include:
1.) Explanation of each substance (glass, fibers/fabrics, hair, paint) - 20 points
2.) How forensic scientists analyze the substance (glass, fibers/fabrics, hair, paint) - 20 points
3.) Pictures of the substance at a microscopic level - 10 points
4.) Any interesting information about the substance - 5 points
5.) Make sure that it is grammatically correct and flows well. - 5 points
Helpful Links:
Paint Analysis
science.howstuffworks.com/forensic-lab-technique3.htm
www.enotes.com/paint-analysis-reference/paint-analysis
Hair Analysis
www.enotes.com/hair-analysis-reference/hair-analysis
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair_analysis
www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/forensic-science-communications/fsc/april2009/review/2009_04_review02.htm
Fabric/Fibers
www.enotes.com/fibers-reference/fibers
www.forsci.com/Services/fibers.htm
www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/forensic-science-communications/fsc/july2000/deedric3.htm
Blood Webquest Sites
Please go to the following websites.
What's your type:
http://www.fi.edu/learn/heart/blood/blood.html
Are you positive or negative?
http://www.fi.edu/learn/heart/blood/rh.html
Human Blood Types Reference:
http://www.ucs.louisiana.edu/~bkd3019/
Blood Types Tutorial:
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/human_bio/problem_sets/blood_types/Intro.html
Blood Types Problem Sets:
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/human_bio/problem_sets/blood_types/blood_types.html
Blood Typing Interactive Game:
http://www.nobelprize.org/educational/medicine/landsteiner/landsteiner.html
What's your type:
http://www.fi.edu/learn/heart/blood/blood.html
Are you positive or negative?
http://www.fi.edu/learn/heart/blood/rh.html
Human Blood Types Reference:
http://www.ucs.louisiana.edu/~bkd3019/
Blood Types Tutorial:
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/human_bio/problem_sets/blood_types/Intro.html
Blood Types Problem Sets:
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/human_bio/problem_sets/blood_types/blood_types.html
Blood Typing Interactive Game:
http://www.nobelprize.org/educational/medicine/landsteiner/landsteiner.html
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