IV. Curriculum and Instruction
IV. Curriculum and Instruction
Embedded Files
Standard
Standard
Courses should be aligned with state and national standards. Instruction utilizes best practice pedagogy. Lessons prepare students to be excellent entry level employees and capable of success in industry aligned credentials.
Pathway
Pathway
Introduction-to-Law-Public-Safety-Corrections-Security (1).pdf
Criminal-Justice-Essentials (2).pdf
Criminal-Investigations (1).pdf
Literacy
Literacy
The literacy plan in the Criminal Investigation class helps students analyze case studies, interpret forensic reports, and communicate findings effectively. Strengthening these skills prepares them for careers in law enforcement, forensic science, and legal fields.
Criminal Investigations students gain valuable insight into serial offender investigations by reading about the case of the Stocking Strangler, a serial killer who targeted elderly women in Columbus, Georgia, between 1977 and 1978. Despite extensive police efforts, the suspect remained unidentified for years, and the case eventually went cold. In 1984, a series of unexpected developments linked Carlton Gary, an escaped convict, to the crimes. His trial in 1986 led to a conviction and a death sentence, though legal battles continued until his execution in 2018. This case provides students with a real-world example of investigative techniques, forensic challenges, and the complexities of the criminal justice system, including issues of race, legal appeals, and evolving DNA analysis.
Objectives:
Analyze Investigative Techniques – Identify the methods law enforcement used to track, gather evidence, and ultimately apprehend the suspect.
Evaluate Forensic Evidence – Examine the role of forensic science, including DNA analysis, and its impact on the case.
Understand Cold Case Investigations – Explore how unsolved cases are reopened and solved through new leads and technological advancements.
Discuss Legal and Ethical Issues – Investigate the challenges surrounding due process, appeals, and the role of race and legal controversy in high-profile cases.
Connect Crime Patterns to Profiling – Study how offender behavior, victimology, and crime scene evidence contribute to criminal profiling and suspect identification.
Instructional Strategies:
Crime Scene Analysis Reports – Students read case details and write investigative summaries, mimicking real police reports to enhance comprehension and technical writing skills.
Timeline Reconstruction – Students create a chronological timeline of key events in the case, helping them analyze investigative progress, legal proceedings, and forensic breakthroughs.
Debate on Legal & Ethical Issues – Students discuss controversies surrounding the case, such as DNA evidence, racial bias, and legal appeals, using textual evidence to support their arguments.
Success Criteria:
Verbal Quizzes and Assessments: To check for clear understanding of key concepts and terminology from the readings.
Participation: Students actively participate in discussions and group activities as a measure of engagement.
Students at Shaw High School also engage in career exploration while incorporating the themes of RIASEC into their daily learning. Beable is utilized in ELA classrooms to support Lexile growth, helping students develop literacy skills aligned with their career interests and state standards. Shaw High School is committed to ensuring that all students graduate prepared for their future, whether they choose to be enrolled in higher education, employed in the workforce, or enlisted in the military.
I have my RIASEC score posted in my room to demonstrate the value of self-awareness and career exploration, fostering a sense of connection and trust, and providing a relatable example of how understanding one's interests and personality can guide career choices.
Instructor Showcase
Instructor Showcase
EM & Homeland Security (1).pdfLesson Plan 1
Lesson Plan 1
Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Traffic Lesson Plan.pdfLesson Plan 2
Lesson Plan 2
Traffic & Accident Investigation
Documenting a Crime Scene.pdfLesson Plan 3
Lesson Plan 3
Crime Scene Investigation
Our school uses the following syllabus template to maintain consistency across courses, ensuring clear communication of expectations, grading, and content for students and parents. This approach promotes transparency and support for all students.
Syllabus Intro to Law 2024-25.docx1st Level Syllabus
1st Level Syllabus
Syllabus Criminal Justice Essentials 2024-25.docx2nd Level Syllabus
2nd Level Syllabus
Syllabus Criminal Investigations 2024-25.docx3rd Level Syllabus
3rd Level Syllabus
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