Unit 01: Intro to Forensic Science & Law
8/19--Make sure to get syllabus signed as well as lab safety contract.
A great STEM website: http://www.kidsahead.com
We will be using some of this site's activities throughout the year, however, it is LOADED with good stuff for you!!!
A copy of the first eight weeks calendar can be obtained from the calendar/current unit tab on the sidebar.
This website scavenger hunt is due by Friday August 24th before your class begins!!
8/20--Brainstorm activity--What is forensic science? We discussed lab safety and will take a brief quiz over this tomorrow!
8/21--Lab Safety Quiz and Intro to Notes (how to take effective notes and use the textbook)
8/22- Intro to Forensic Science notes Unit 1 student packet handed out to each student. It is attached below in case you misplace your copy!!
Go to power points listed below if you need to complete your notes.
Unit_1_student_packet_2018.pdf8/23--CSI effect video & questions,
Attached below is the powerpoint with the link to the CSI effect video we watched today....it is short--watch it then answer the questions! The name of the file is "CSI effect_student". This will lead you into the assignment for the weekend below. You will also want to read the page attached in your student packet on CSI effect!!
Make sure you work on the assignment for the weekend: CSI effect mistakes from TV (see attachment below!)
Assignment: watch any "CSI" type show on TV this weekend (CSI, NCIS, Bones, Criminal Minds, etc.) and check off as many mistakes as you catch using the attached paper! Make sure to write down what show you watched!!
This is due on 8/28!!
8/26--One of Many or Unique Lab today! See attached lab below if you were absent.
8/27--CSI homework due; We continued with our Unit 1 notes today. Please remember to use your binder as instructed in class--right side for the notes, left side I will give you ideas!
Check out the three videos below that give the "CSI Effect" on each aspect of the court system!!
CSI_effect_checklist_assignment.pdfLab_of_many_or_unique.pdfLab_Locard_principle.pdf8/28--Locard Principle Lab--Part A
8/29---Locard Principle Lab--Part B--YOU WILL NEED AN OLD PAIR OF SOCKS FOR THIS LAB!!
8/30--Video Clip--"Forensics on Trial", Here is the video below:
Forensics_On_Trial_questions.pdfThe video questions can be found attached below--"Forensics_On_Trial_questions"
Please make sure you complete your Review questions (9 total) in your student pack before Tuesday!!
9/3--We worked on the review including the timeline and questions from our student packet in class today via the textbook.
9/4--Unit 1 Test: Intro to Forensic Science & History!!
LISD_Science_safety_contract.pdfsafety_contract.pdf