drawing conclusions

MILESTONE 4, STEPPING STONE 1

About this Stepping stone:

In this stepping stone you will read the interviews with the witnesses from pages 5-10 of the Performance Task Packet. Then write a case study based on the evidence, which witness you believe is telling the truth and why. Submit whole packet and case study as rough draft.

SKILLS DEFINED:

1.1 I can ask a scientific question

1.2 I can formulate a hypothesis

1.3 I can define and analyze variables

1.4 I can plan and organize an investigation

1.5 I can organize and strengthen my plan

1.6 I can test the prediction

1.7 I can iterate the results

4.1 Construct Evidence Based Explanations

4.2 Identify and use appropriate text structure for the purpose

4.3 Follow writing conventions

To Do:

  1. Open your performance task packet 👤

  2. Read the interviews of witnesses on pages 5-10 👤

  3. Open a google doc and write a case study using the information from this case👤

  4. In that same google doc, write a conclusion as to what witness you believe is telling the truth based on your blood spatter evidence 👤

  5. Submit your packet and conclusion google doc to Slate ☑️


Resources:

Case Study Format

case study format

Forensic Investigation

scientific investigation vs. forensic investigation