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Understanding Firearm Investigations in Forensic Science
Understanding Firearm Investigations in Forensic Science
Description: Students will learn how forensics investigators use toolmark impressions, the presence of gunshot residue, and angles of impact to help solve firearm-related crimes. Students will apply their understanding of these concepts to help solve a crime.
Grade Level: 11th-12th grade
Curriculum: Forensic Science
Keywords: toolmarks, firearms, trajectory, striations, angle of impact, angle of elevation
Author: James Tigue, Lambert High School