2007-2008                                                                               Fontbonne Hall Academy

Forensic Science                                                                    Trimester III

Mrs. Marian Skabeikis                                                         Study Guide 17

 

Forensic Science on the Internet

The Future

Case Readings

 

Trimester III: Cycle 4 - 6

 

Text: Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Richard Saferstein

 

New York State Learning Standards:

 

Standard 1: Analysis, Inquiry and Design: Students will use analysis, scientific inquiry and design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers and develop solutions.

Standard 2: Information Systems: Students will access, generate, process and transfer information using appropriate technologies.

Standard 4: Science: Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles and theories … and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.

Standard 5: Technology: Students will apply technical knowledge and skills to design, construct, use and evaluate products and systems.

Standard 6: Interconnectedness: Common Themes: Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect math, science and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.

Standard 7: Interdisciplinary Problem Solving: Students will apply knowledge and thinking skills to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

 

 

Objectives:

Readings:

Assignments:

1.  Forensic Science on the Internet

Text: pp. 489 -- 502

 

Laboratory Crime Scene: Who Kidnapped Freddie-Boy?

 

Review Questions:

pp. 502 – 503

Choose two sites offered by the textbook author that have not been used in this course.

·        How are these sites of value?

·        Are they objective?

·        Do they provide relevant links?

·        Do the sites incorporate advertising?

 2.  The Future

Text: pp. 504 – 510

 

Name two current television programs which incorporate forensic science heavily into the story line. From your knowledge of forensics, do you agree or disagree that these programs paint an accurate picture of the day-to-day work of the forensic scientist? Why?

3. Case Readings

Text: pp. 511- 542

Final Examination – Due the end of Cycle 4.

Written Exercise (50%)

 

  1. Create a crime scenario of your choosing. Your scenario should not replicate any of the Case Studies we have studied this year. Be sure to include a narrative that mentions possible suspects. (Use the CourtTV “forensics in the Classroom” Student Handout as a guide.) Your scenario will be distributed to the class.

 

  1. Describe how a forensic investigator should approach your case. Be sure to include descriptions of:
    • Crime scene
    • Physical Evidence (general)
    • Trace Evidence and Fingerprints
    • Special Evidence (e.g., the presence of drugs, arson, Firearms, etc)

 

  1. Collect your evidence according to FBI guidelines and good forensic practice.

 

  1. Submit your case on the last meeting day of Cycle 4.

 

  1. You will be invited to present your case to the class on the next-to-last laboratory meeting.

 

  1. Your colleagues will be invited to solve your case.

Final Examination:

Laboratory Exercise (50%)

Final Laboratory Period: Mystery at 323 Maple Street

Your group will work together to solve this case. Your group will be graded on your successful solution, scientific excellence and forensic talent.