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Forensic Science
Forensic Science
In this module, students learn about the entire process of solving a crime, from the initial investigation of a crime scene to the prosecution of a suspect. As students don the hat of evidence technician, fingerprinting expert, police artist, laboratory forensic scientist, and expert witness, they explore the entire field of forensic science from a hands-on perspective. Students create composite pictures, perform DNA fingerprinting, collect and process evidence from a simulated crime scene, and analyze crime scene evidence to solve a crime. They explore the science of chromatography and the field of forensic anthropology. Finally, they act as expert witness, testifying at a trial in much the same way an actual forensic scientist does. This curriculum will accommodate 7-, 10-, or 15-day class rotations. Note: This module is recommended for students in grades 8-12. Electrophoresis experiment requires additional teacher preparation and supervision.
Student Objectives
  • Create a composite picture based on a description given by another person
  • Perform fingerprinting on their partner and identify fingerprint patterns
  • Dust for and lift prints from a variety of surfaces
  • Perform blood typing and hair, fiber, and handwriting analysis
  • Describe the structure of DNA and the process of gel electrophoresis
  • Read DNA fingerprints
  • Explain how chormatography is used in forensic science and use the process of paper chromatography to identify the pigments used in a black water-based marker
  • Estimate height of an individual using bone length formulas
Interdisciplinary Relationships
  • Mathematics
  • Measuring
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Law/government
  • Graphic design
Technology Content Standards
This module meets 14 of the 20 ITEEA Standards. Visit our Web site and click the Modules link to view a chart of all 20 ITEEA Standards and those that this module addresses.
Activity Listing

Activity 1: Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation
Activity 2: Creating a Composite Picture of your Partner
Activity 3: Creating a Composite Picture from Memory
Activity 4: Identifying Fingerprint Patterns
Activity 5: Performing Latent Fingerprinting
Activity 6: Solving a Murder - Part 1
Activity 7: Solving a Murder - Part 2
Activity 8: Understanding DNA and Preparing Electrophoresis
Activity 9: DNA Fingerprinting Using Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
Activity 10: Reading Results of DNA Fingerprinting
Activity 11: Paper Chromatography
Activity 12: Forensic Anthropology, Part One
Activity 13: Forensic Anthropology, Part Two
Activity 14: Forensic Science in the Courtroom
Activity 15: Careers in Forensic Science
Forensic Science
Forensic Science
Forensic Science
Module Components
15-Day Curriculum
  • Faces Composite Picture Software
  • Patrol latent print kit
  • Crime Scene 1: The Case of Lois McArthur Kit
  • Exploring Electrophoresis and Forensics Kit
  • Microscope
  • Microwave oven
  • Set of Miscellaneous supplies for use with activities

  FORENSIC SCIENCE W/O COMPUTERTEH1071NC
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  FORENSIC SCIENCE STUDENT MANUASTU542
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*Extra copies of Workstation Manuals may only be purchased with a Module or Classroom Pack order. They cannot be purchased separately.

Minimum System Requirements
Intel Pentium or AMD 400 MHz processor; Windows 98, 2000, Me XP or Vista; 64 MB RAM; 600 MB available hard disk space; color monitor (SVGA) with graphics card supporting at least 16-bit colors at 800 X 600 resolution; CD-ROM drive, 2X or better; 3.5" floppy disk drive; sound card and speakers/headphones; printer.
 
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