2007-2008 Fontbonne
Hall Academy
Forensic
Science Trimester
I
Mrs.
Marian Skabeikis Study
Guide 5
Text:
Criminalistics: An Introduction to
Forensic Science, Richard Saferstein
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.
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Objectives: |
Readings: |
Assignments: |
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1.
The Metric System |
Text:
pp. 89 - 92 |
Visit
this site to review your metric values. |
q Temperature q Weight & Mass q Density q Refractive Index |
Text: pp. 92 - 99 |
Visit
for review: |
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3.
Comparing Glass Fragments |
Text:
pp. 99 – 106 |
For Discussion: A
child puts her finger into a glass of water. Her finger appears broken, yet
when she removes it, her finger is straight. What happened? |
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4.
Glass Fractures &
Preserving Evidence |
Text: pp. 106 – 111 |
For Discussion: The following link is the transcript of the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995. OK
City Bombing Trial Transcript What
was the first thought as to cause offered by the police officer in the
courtroom? Based on your knowledge of forensics, how would you know this idea
was incorrect when you visited the scene? |
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Laboratory: |
Forensic Analysis
of Glass
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Text: pp. 111 – 114And these sites: Devil in the Details: The
Science of Forensic Geology |
For Discussion: In
Chapter 2 of Conan Doyle’s “A Study in Scarlet”, Holmes relates splashes of
mud to locations in London. How does the observation of this 19th
century detective relate to modern forensics? What problems are inherent in
soil geology? |
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Text: pp. 114 – 115 |
Review Questions: Text,
pp. 116-117 |
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Laboratory: |
Analysis of
Minerals and Soils
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Quiz:
First meeting, Cycle 8 |
Grading Policy
Written
examinations and tests: 40% Laboratory
exercises: 40% Homework
and other assignments: 20% |
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