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Somerset High School Forensic Science Curriculum Map # of Days* 3 Standards / Benchmarks 5 5 SIS1. Make observations, raise questions, and formulate hypotheses. SIS2. Design and conduct scientific investigations. SIS3. Analyze and interpret results of scientific investigations. SIS4. Communicate and apply the results of scientific investigations III. Mathematical Skills SIS1. Make observations, raise questions, and formulate hypotheses. SIS2. Design and conduct scientific investigations. SIS1. Make observations, raise questions, and formulate hypotheses. Key Concepts Scientific Background Lab Safety Scientific Method Metric Conversions Relevance & History of Forensic Science Usage in civic and criminal law Major figures in the development of the field Basics of the crime lab Functions of the forensic scientist Careers in forensic science The Crime Scene Physical evidence and the crime scene Instructional Resources 1. SHS lab safety contract 2. Biology: The Dynamics of Life (Glencoe & McGraw-Hill) Chapter 1: Forensic Science (Saferstein) Chapter 2: Forensic Science 6 10 SIS2. Design and conduct scientific investigations. SIS3. Analyze and interpret results of scientific investigations. SIS4. Communicate and apply the results of scientific investigations III. Mathematical Skills SIS1. Make observations, raise questions, and formulate hypotheses. SIS2. Design and conduct scientific investigations. SIS3. Analyze and interpret results of scientific investigations. SIS4. Communicate and apply the results of scientific investigations III. Mathematical Skills Securing and recording the crime scene Securing and recording the crime scene Physical Evidence Types Examination Significance SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific DNA as an Indispensable Forensic Science Tool Inquiry Skills) Understanding DNA The Chemistry of Life 1.1, 1.3, 1.4 DNA replication Structure and Function of Cells PCR 2.1, 2.4 Mitochondrial DNA Genetics Collection and preservation of 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 biological evidence for DNA analysis (Saferstein) Chapter 3: Forensic Science (Saferstein) Chapter 9: Forensic Science (Saferstein) 7 7 7 SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Forensic Sereology Inquiry Skills) Microscopes Human Anatomy and Physiology Nature of Blood 4.1 Immunoassay techniques Structure and Function of Cells Forensic characterization of 2.1, 2.4 blood stains The chemistry of Life Blood stain patterns 1.5 SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Forensic Toxicology Inquiry Skills) Role of toxicology Human Anatomy and Physiology Role of toxicologist 4.1 Toxicology of alcohol Structure and Function of Cells Testing for intoxication 2.1, 2.4 Analysis of blood for alcohol The chemistry of Life Alcohol and law 1.5 SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Drugs Inquiry Skills) Drug dependence SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Types of drugs Inquiry Skills) Drug control laws Human Anatomy and Physiology Forensic drug analysis 4.1 Collection and preservation of Structure and Function of Cells drug evidence 2.1, 2.4 The chemistry of Life 1.5 Chapter 8: Forensic Science (Saferstein) Chapter 6: Forensic Science (Saferstein) Chapter 5: Forensic Science (Saferstein) 5 7 8 5 SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Trace Evidence: Hairs and Fibers Inquiry Skills) Forensic examination of hair Human Anatomy and Physiology Forensic examination of fibers 4.1 Collection and preservation of fiber eidence SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Forensic Aspects of Fire Investigation Inquiry Skills) Forensic examination of arson The chemistry of Life 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 Chemistry of fire Searching the fire scene Collection and preservation of arson evidence Analysis of flammable residue Properties of Matter and the SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Analysis of Glass Inquiry Skills) Properties of matter S5. Electromagnetism Nature of matter S4. Waves 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 Theory of light Physical properties of matter Forensic analysis of glass SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Fingerprints Inquiry Skills) History of fingerprinting Fundamental principles of fingerprinting Classification of fingerprints Methods of detecting Chapter 10: Forensic Science (Saferstein) Chapter 12: Forensic Science (Saferstein) Chapter 4: Forensic Science (Saferstein) Chapter 14: Forensic Science (Saferstein) 10 8 5 fingerprints Digital imaging for fingerprint enhancement SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Firearms, Tool Marks and Other Impressions Inquiry Skills) Bullet and cartridge comparison The chemistry of Life 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 Automated firearm search system S1. Motion and Forces S1.1, S1.2, S1.4, S1.5 Gunpowder residue S2. Momentum Primer residues on the hands S2.5 Serial # restoration Collection and preservation of firearm evidence Tool marks Other impressions Laws of motion Momentum Accident reconstruction SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Trace Evidence II: Metals, Paint and Soil Inquiry Skills) Review of the principles of the The chemistry of Life atom, elements, molecules and 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 compounds Forensic analysis of metals Forensic examination of paint Forensic analysis of soil Document Examination SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Inquiry Skills) Document examiner The chemistry of Life Handwriting comparisons 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 Chapter 15: Forensic Science (Saferstein) Chapter 11: Forensic Science (Saferstein) Chapter 16: Forensic Science (Saferstein) 7 10 7 Typescript comparisons Alternations, erasers, and obliterations Other document problems Computer Forensics SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Inquiry Skills) How does the computer work? Storing and retrieving data Processing an electronic crime scene Analysis of electronic data SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Human Remains Inquiry Skills) Investigating human remains Human Anatomy and The postmortem interval: Physiology determining the time of death 4.1 Forensic anthropology: skeletal remains Human versus animal bones The skeleton SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Putting it All together Inquiry Skills) Case Studies Mock Trial Chapter 18: Forensic Science (Saferstein) Chapter 12: Forensic Science (Deslich & Funkhouser)