FORENSIC SCIENCE
Mrs. Callahan
Rm. 205
Locard's Principle- "Every Contact Leaves A Trace"
Hello and Welcome Back!!
As I explained in class I will now be using Google Classroom and Remind for most communication. But to get the year started I will post some preliminary information here.
Google Classroom Codes:
Per. 2- 4x5pucf
Per. 3- cn2r3pk
Per. 4- rd55j63
Forensics Remote Class- 3ew4Q5d
Back to School Night- 4ytf72k
Remind Codes: Text the following to 81010
Per. 2- @2a7f48
Per. 3- @egg9b2
Per. 4- @6a6229
Week of 9/8-9/11/20
TOPICS:
Lab Safety, Introduction
HOMEWORK:
See Google Classroom
TEST/QUIZZES:
TBA
Week of 9/14-9/18/20
TOPICS:
Introduction to Forensic Science, Crime Lab Services
HOMEWORK:
See Google Classroom
TEST/QUIZZES:
TBA
Week of 9/21-9/25/20
TOPICS:
Introduction to Forensic Science- Crime Lab Departments, History
HOMEWORK:
See Google Classroom
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test next Friday 10/2 (Cohort 2 and Remote students) and Monday 10/5 (Cohort 1 and Per. 4 Cohort 2)
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Week of 9/13-9/14/18
TOPICS:
Lab Safety,HOMEWORK:
Chapter 1 Introduction- Read and answer questions in Topic 1 Pkt. Due Tuesday 9/18
Per.9- History chart due Monday (if not completed in class)
TEST/QUIZZES:
Lab Safety Quiz Wednesday
Week of 9/17-9/21/18
TOPICS:
Introduction to Forensics: Crime Lab departments and services, History
HOMEWORK:
Chapter 1 Introduction- Read and answer questions in Topic 1 Pkt. Due Tuesday
Per.9- History chart due Monday 9/17 (if not completed in class)
Per 3 & 4- History Chart due Tuesday (if not completed in class)
Departments WS due Friday (if not completed in class)
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test next Monday (9/24) for periods 3 & 4 - Chap. 1 and Lab Safety
Test next Tuesday (9/25)- Chap. 1 and Lab Safety
Week of 9/24-9/28/18
TOPICS:
Review and Test-Introduction to Forensics: Crime Lab departments and services, History
Types of Evidence- Testimonial and Physical
HOMEWORK:
Topic 1 Review Sheet due Tuesday
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test Tuesday- Chap. 1 and Lab Safety
Week of 10/1-10/5/18
TOPICS:
Types of Evidence- Testimonial and Physical, Product Rule, Forensic Files
HOMEWORK:
Pg. 1-5, 1-6, 1-7, 1-8 if not completed in class
TEST/QUIZZES:
none this week
Week of 10/9-10/12 /18
TOPICS:
Types of Evidence- Testimonial and Physical, Evidence Lab, Who Killed Misty? Lab, Textbook assignment
HOMEWORK:
Any assignments not completed in class
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test next Wednesday (10/17)- Topic 2- Types of Evidence
Week of 10/15-10/19/18
TOPICS:
Types of Evidence- Testimonial and Physical, Evidence Lab, Who Killed Misty? Lab, Review
HOMEWORK:
Topic 2 Review Sheet due Thursday
Any assignments not completed in class
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test Thursday- Topic 2- Types of Evidence
Week of 10/22-10/26/18
TOPICS:
Autopsy
HOMEWORK:
Due Friday-Page 1 of "When Did She Die" if not completed in class. TEST/QUIZZES:
Test next Friday- Topic 3- Autopsy
Week of 10/29-11/2/18 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!
TOPICS:
Autopsy, Interactive Autopsy, Reading An Autopsy Report, Autopsy Video
HOMEWORK:
"When Did She Die", Autopsy Report if not completed in class.
Autopsy Review Sheet due Friday
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test Friday- Topic 3- Autopsy
Quarter 1 Project- FORENSICS CURRENT EVENT PORTFOLIO
50 pts.
Due Date 10/29/18
Collect 5 current event articles relating to Forensic Science. Summarize each article thoroughly using 100-150 words. Summaries should be typed and follow format described. Articles should be neatly cutout and taped/glued/ displayed in a folder or binder with the summary facing its article. Articles may be taken from a variety of newspapers, magazines, or reputable websites (be sure to record exact web address). Be sure to include the title, source, and publication date of each article.
Points will be deducted for lateness (5 points each day late until Friday, 11/2, then no credit).
Plagiarized projects will receive a grade of 0 and disciplinary consequences (no cut and paste or borrowing of information).
Label each summary as follows:
Title of Article __________________________________
Source _________________________________________
Date __________________________________________
Summary should include:
What crime(s) were committed?
What type(s) of evidence were collected/analyzed?
What tests were performed?
Who is (are) the victim(s)?
Who is (are) the suspect(s)?
When and where did the crime(s) occur?
Were the crime(s) solved?
Who solved the crime(s)?
Week of 11/5-11/9/18
TOPICS:
Forensic Anthropology, Missing Persons Lab
HOMEWORK:
Assignments not completed in class
TEST/QUIZZES:
None this week
Week of 11/13-11/16/18
TOPICS:
Forensic Anthropology, Bone Trauma and Fractures, Odontology, Entomology
HOMEWORK:
Assignments not completed in class, T4 pgs. 10-11 and 14-15 due Wednesday
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test next Tuesday- Topic #4
Week of 11/19-11/20/18 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!
TOPICS:
FF- Past Lives, Review
HOMEWORK:
Review Sheet due Tuesday
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test Tuesday- Topic #4- Forensic Anthropology, Bone Trauma and Fractures, Odontology, Entomology
Week of 11/26-11/30/18
TOPICS:
Document Analysis, Handwriting Analysis, Forgery
HOMEWORK:
Assignments not completed in class
TEST/QUIZZES:
None this week
Week of 12/3-12/7/18
TOPICS:
Document Analysis, Handwriting Analysis, Forgery, Counterfeit, Class and ID Characteristics
HOMEWORK:
Assignments not completed in class, Check Lab, Kurt Cobain assignment
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test next Tuesday (12/11)- Document Analysis
Week of 12/10-12/14/18
TOPICS:
Document Analysis Review, Know Your Money Lab, Notorious Crime Research
HOMEWORK:
Review Sheet due Tuesday
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test Wednesday- Document Analysis
PROJECT:
Notorious Crime/Forensic Topic/ Expert Witness Research Power Point
You will become “an expert witness” for a notable case in which forensic science played a major role in the investigation/outcome/jury decision. The power point slide show should include a thorough presentation of the case history of a notorious crime of the 20th/21st Centuries including all pertinent information about victims, suspects, witnesses, investigators, evidence, and outcome. The presentation should also include detailed information about the forensic technique(s) used to investigate and solve (if solved) the crime. Your presentation should be accompanied by appropriate graphics, illustrations, and/or photographs. You may work alone or with a partner. Your research and knowledge of the crime should be extensive so that you could “testify” as an “expert witness” at the trial for your chosen case.
Due:
Monday (1/7/19) - Finished project and presentation
Points will be deducted for lateness (10 points each day late until Friday, 1/11, then no credit)
Requirements:
Power Point Presentation: 85 points (minimum 13 slides)
Title Slide
Content slides (10 minimum)
Quiz Slide (5 questions)
Works cited slide (at least 3 references: 1 book reference, 1 internet reference, 3rd of
your choice)
Oral Presentation: 15 pts. (see rubric)
Plagiarized projects will receive a grade of 0 and disciplinary consequences (no cut and paste or borrowing of information). All slides should be your original and in your own words. All information and pictures, etc. should be cited.
Week of 12/17-12/21/18 HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!
TOPICS:
Document Analysis Movie
HOMEWORK:
None this week
TEST/QUIZZES:
None this week
PROJECT:
Notorious Crime PowerPoint- See above
Week of 1/2-1/4/19 WELCOME BACK!!!!
TOPICS:
Notorious Crime Research
HOMEWORK:
Notorious Crime Research
TEST/QUIZZES:
None this week
PROJECT:
Notorious Crime PowerPoint- PowerPoint is due Monday 1/7, PowerPoints must be emailed to be by Monday morning or will be considered late even if one or more partners are absent. Presentations will start Monday.
Week of 1/7-1/11/19
TOPICS:
Notorious Crime PowerPoint Presentations
HOMEWORK:
None this week
TEST/QUIZZES:
None this week
PROJECT:
Notorious Crime PowerPoint- PowerPoint is due Monday 1/7, PowerPoints must be emailed to be by Monday morning or will be considered late even if one or more partners are absent. Presentations will start Monday.
Week of 1/14-1/18/19
TOPICS:
Fingerprints- History, Kinds of Fingerprints, 3 Principles (individual, fingerprints are forever, types of prints), Primary Classification
HOMEWORK:
ID the Suspects Part 1 #1 due Wednesday
TEST/QUIZZES:
None this week
PROJECT:
TBA
Week of 1/22-1/25/19
TOPICS:
Fingerprints- Identifying the Suspects, Visualizing and Lifting Latent Fingerprints, Rolling Fingerprints
HOMEWORK:
ID the Suspects due Wednesday
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test next Wednesday (1/30)
PROJECT:
TBA
Week of 1/28-2/1/19
TOPICS:
Fingerprints- Fingerprints, Iodine and Superglue Fumigation, review, Lab Make-ups, Trace Evidence, Hair Analysis
HOMEWORK:
Fingerprint Review Sheet due Wednesday
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test Wednesday
PROJECT:
TBA
Week of 2/4-2/8/19
TOPICS:
Trace Evidence, Hair Analysis, Fiber Analysis
HOMEWORK:
Hair WS due Wednesday if not completed in class
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test next Thursday or Friday (2/14 or 2/15)
PROJECT:
TBA
Week of 2/11-2/15/19
TOPICS:
Trace Evidence, Hair Analysis, Fiber Analysis, Glass Analysis
HOMEWORK:
Case Studies, Labs not completed in class, Review Sheets due Friday
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test Friday
PROJECT:
TBA
Week of 2/25-3/1/19 (Mrs. Callahan out sick all week)
TOPICS:
Crime Scene Processing, Crime Scene Recording (Notes, Photography, Sketches), Evidence Collection and Packaging, CS Searches, Laws and Cases, On the Scene, Master of the House, Search WS, CSI
HOMEWORK:
None this week
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test next Tuesday
PROJECT:
TBA
Week of 3/4-3/8/19
TOPICS:
Crime Scene Processing, Crime Scene Recording (Notes, Photography, Sketches), Evidence Collection and Packaging, CS Searches, Laws and Cases, Evidence Lab, Sketch Lab
HOMEWORK:
Labs not completed in class
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test next Tuesday
PROJECT:
TBA
Week of 3/11-3/14/19 Have a Magical Senior Trip!!!
TOPICS:
Crime Scene Processing, Crime Scene Recording (Notes, Photography, Sketches), Evidence Collection and Packaging, CS Searches, Laws and Cases, Evidence Lab, Sketch Lab
HOMEWORK:
Labs and Review Sheet due Tuesday
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test Tuesday
PROJECT:
TBA
Week of 3/18-3/22/19
TOPICS:
Crime Scene Processing, Library Crime Scene, Innocence Project
HOMEWORK:
None this week
TEST/QUIZZES:
None this week
PROJECT:
Unwanted Poster due 3/29/19
Due: Last day of Library Crime Scene
Points will be deducted for lateness (5 pts. /day).
Requirements:
Poster with following information:
Back- (10 pts)
Description of the Innocence Project including objective, criteria, personnel and its history (established, # cases, founders) and related organizations.
Front- (35 pts)
Detailed information of a specific case including:
Suspect- sex, age (at time of crime and verdict and release), race, occupation, socioeconomic status, etc.
Crime-Description of crime, location (state), trial and type of evidence at trial that was used against suspect, sentence
Victim(s)- sex, age, race, occupation, socioeconomic status, etc.
Lawyers-original trial (private or court appointed)
Exoneration-Total time served and Life Afterwards, Compensation?
Photographs- suspect and victims (if available)
You will be completing a comparison chart of the different cases (attached). Cases and outcomes will be discussed, compared and contrasted in a group discussion. All students are expected to participate.
You may work alone or with a partner (both partners receive the same grade) and poster is due regardless of absence.
All projects must be on a different individual.
Project will be graded out of 50 points
Information 35 pts
Photographs 5 pts
Poster 10 pts (neat, organized, visually appealing, 2 works cited)
All projects should be original. Plagiarized projects (no cut and paste or borrowing of information) will receive a grade of 0 and disciplinary consequences. All information should be in your own words. All information and pictures, etc. should be cited.
Follow the following time frame for submitting work:
Day One- Innocence Project information
Day Two- Suspect Information
Day Three- Crime and Victims information
Day Four- Lawyers, Exoneration
Week of 3/25-3/29/19
TOPICS:
Crime Scene Processing, Library Crime Scene, Innocence Project Poster
HOMEWORK:
None this week
TEST/QUIZZES:
None this week
PROJECT:
Unwanted Poster due 3/29/19, Requirements above
Week of 4/1-4/5/19 Q3 ends Friday
TOPICS:
Innocence Project Poster, Topic #10- DNA
HOMEWORK:
Any owed or late work (tests, labs, worksheets, etc.) due no later than Thursday 4/4/19
TEST/QUIZZES:
None this week
PROJECT:
Extra Credit Articles due 4/4/19
Week of 4/8-4/12/19 WELCOME TO Q4 !!!!!!!!!!
TOPICS:
Topic #10- DNA, Conviction
HOMEWORK:
Assignments not completed in class
Due Wednesday- DNA pgs. 22-25
TEST/QUIZZES:
Topic 10 Test next Tuesday or Wednesday
PROJECT:
TBA
Week of 4/15-4/17/19
TOPICS:
Topic #10- DNA, pgs. 11-14, DNA Review
HOMEWORK:
Review Sheets pgs. 30-31 due Tuesday
review Sheets pgs. 28-29 due Wednesday
TEST/QUIZZES:
Topic 10 Test Wednesday
PROJECT:
Extra Credit- Current Event Articles
Week of 4/29-5/3/19
TOPICS:
Topic #11- Blood as Evidence, Blood Typing, Detecting Blood
HOMEWORK:
Worksheets not completed in class
Pgs. 7-8 due Tuesday
Pgs. 9-11 due Thursday
TEST/QUIZZES:
None this week
PROJECT:
Extra Credit- Current Event Articles
Week of 5/6-5/10/19
TOPICS:
Topic #11- Blood as Evidence, Blood Spatter
HOMEWORK:
Worksheets not completed in class
Blood Spatter Lab due Thursday at end of class
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test next Tuesday or Wednesday
PROJECT:
Extra Credit- Current Event Articles
Week of 5/13-5/17/19
TOPICS:
Topic #11- Blood as Evidence, Blood Spatter, Blood Typing
HOMEWORK:
All Worksheets and lab make-ups due by Wednesday
Blood Typing Lab due Tuesday at end of class
Review Sheet due Wednesday at end of class
TEST/QUIZZES:
Test Thursday
PROJECT:
Extra Credit- Current Event Articles
Week of 5/20-5/22/19
TOPICS:
Murder By Numbers
HOMEWORK:
None this week
TEST/QUIZZES:
None this week
PROJECT:
Extra Credit- Current Event Articles
Week of 5/29-5/31/19
TOPICS:
Solving Library Crime Scene
HOMEWORK:
None this week
TEST/QUIZZES:
None this week
FINAL:
Part 1- Friday 6/7
Part 2- Tuesday 6/11
PROJECT:
Extra Credit due Friday 6/7- Current Event Articles
Week of 6/3-6/7/19
TOPICS:
Solving Library Crime Scene Packets due at end of period Tuesday (6/4)
HOMEWORK:
Solving Library Crime Scene Packets due at end of period Tuesday (6/4),
If you need you can do work Monday for HW
TEST/QUIZZES:
FINAL:
Part 1- Friday 6/7- Topics- Introduction to Forensic Science, Types of Evidence, Crime Scene Processing, Document Analysis, Fingerprints, Trace Evidence, Hair, Fibers, Glass, Soil, Paint
Part 2- Tuesday 6/11- Topics- Introduction to Forensic Science, Types of Evidence, Crime Scene Processing, Autopsy, Anthropology, Odontology, Entomology, DNA, Serology, Blood Spatter
PROJECT:
Extra Credit due Friday 6/7- Current Event Articles
Week of 6/10-6/13/19 LAST WEEK!!!!!!
TOPICS:
Review, Final Part 2
HOMEWORK:
Final Review Packet due Tuesday
TEST/QUIZZES:
FINAL:
Part 2- Tuesday 6/11- Topics- Introduction to Forensic Science, Types of Evidence, Crime Scene Processing, Autopsy, Anthropology, Odontology, Entomology, DNA, Serology, Blood Spatter
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