In this studio you will be investigating blood spatter and how it is used in Forensic Science. You will investigate the patterns, angles, and positions of blood spatter to see how evidence based conclusions are drawn from these models and data.
1.1 Ask a scientific question
1.2 Formulate a Hypothesis
1.3 Define and Analyze Variables
1.4 Plan and Organize an Investigation
1.5 Organize and Strengthen Plan
1.6 Test the prediction
1.7 Iterate using results
2.1 Make meaning of data collected
2.2 Represent data
3.1 Create a model to represent a system
3.2 Use the model to communicate ideas
3.3 Evaluate and Refine Models
4.1 Construct Evidence Based Explanations
4.2 Identify and use appropriate text structure for the purpose
4.3 Follow writing conventions
To the left is our West Ada Academies Learning Cycle. This course is designed with content that fits into one of five categories: Engage, Explore, Practice, Apply, and Reflect. You will move through the stages of the learning cycle as you engage in the studio's driving questions, and then learn, practice, and apply the target skills listed above. When you get to the apply stage, you will make a presentation or use another method to show what you know. Finally, at each Milestone and again at the end of the studio, you will reflect on your project and what you have learned.
Throughout the course you will see these two icons. They will tell you whether you are able to complete each assignment individually, or whether it must be done collaboratively (with a partner or group).