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CSI AITR Challenge Outline (6 Weeks)
Week 1: Introduction – www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/cold-case-jfk.html (this video is GRAPHIC and
shows actual footage of JFK being shot several times). It goes through an introduction of various
forensics job roles and it reconstructs JFK’s assassination. During video – students write down a list of all
the forensic jobs and crime scene investigation jobs they see in the video. [These jobs include: ballistics,
film/technology, eyewitness interviewing, medical examiner, investigation/research, sound analysis, 3D
reconstruction of the scene using laser scanning technology, math/trig analysis, forensic artist, forensic
anthropologist, forensic pathologist, wound ballistics.]
Have a class discussion following the video about the jobs roles seen & about the JFK assassination.
Have a class discussion about the advancement of forensic science & the differences between forensic
analysis of the JFK case and analysis of similar crimes today (use of more advanced technology &
procedures, computer forensics, etc.).
Ongoing throughout the weeks of this challenge:
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English 2 – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Math – Trigonometry intro; calculating & analyzing vectors; blood spatter analysis lab;
ratios & scale drawing
Biology – Cell cycle & mitosis, meiosis, DNA, genetics, DNA central dogma; DNA
electrophoresis lab
World History - ??
Spanish - ??
Technology – “Introduction to Computer Forensics & Investigations” on The Open
University (complete the activities in notebook for a grade); computer forensics,
hacking, computer-based crimes
Begin CSI Job Research – form small groups of 2-3 students each; assign a job to the group to research &
present [detective/investigator; computer forensics; state attorney; forensic artist/sketch artist/
photographer; medical examiner; forensic pathologist/ wound ballistics; ballistics analyst; crime scene
technician; forensic scientist; fingerprint specialist; lead investigator; defense attorney]. Research: a.)
Job description - as much detail as possible. b.) Annual salary c.) Importance of the position to crime
scene investigation & solving a crime or convicting a criminal. d.) Pictures relevant to the job.
PowerPoint or Prezi: create a presentation with the above information (cite sources). Presentation
should be no longer than 5 minutes; each group presents job to the class.
Helpful links:
http://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/index.html
http://www.aafs.org/forensic-links
http://www.computerforensicsworld.com/
Guest Speakers – School Resource Deputy; law enforcement
Week 2: Wrap up job research and do presentations. After all presentations are over, students apply for
the position of their choice (fill out CSI AITR Job Application) – list up to 3 positions of interest. Available
positions (modify depending on the number of students participating):
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Lead Investigator (1-2)
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Detective/Investigator (3-4)
State Attorney (3-4)
Computer Forensics (3)
Forensic Artist (1-2)
Photographer (1-2)
Medical Examiner (2)
Forensic Pathologist (also does anthropology and wound ballistics) (2)
Ballistics (2)
Crime Scene Technician (3-4)
Forensic Scientist (2-3)
Fingerprint Specialist (2-3)
Defense Attorney (2)
Other necessary job roles…
Students should be assigned their job role and meet in groups with others of the same role to discuss a
plan of action for their job at the mock crime scene. By the end of this week, students should be ready
to process a mock crime scene.
Ongoing throughout the weeks of this challenge:
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English 2 – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Math – Trigonometry intro; calculating & analyzing vectors; blood spatter analysis lab;
ratios & scale drawing
Biology – Cell cycle & mitosis, meiosis, DNA, genetics, DNA central dogma; DNA
electrophoresis lab
World History - ??
Spanish - ??
Technology – “Introduction to Computer Forensics & Investigations” on The Open
University (complete the activities in notebook for a grade); computer forensics,
hacking, computer-based crimes
Guest Speakers – Computer forensics; FBI Cyber Squad
Week 3: Mock crime scene set-up, discovery & processing. Students follow through with their job roles
assigned to them to investigate the mock crime scene. Begin investigation – all challenge time is devoted
to the investigation. Students should try to have a good idea of who their primary suspect(s) is/are by
the end of this week.
Remember to do these things before Week 3:
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Create story of the mock crime.
Plant evidence (i.e. computer, etc.)
Make list/ get supplies.
Alert administration, yearbook & SCAM with time/date/location
Share plans with the other AITR teachers & any students that may be involved in the
mock crime.
Keep it all top secret from 10th grade students!
Reserve Media Center for trial.
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Set trial date for a day during week 6. Consider reserving periods 2-6 (recess for lunch)
for the trial to give adequate time.
Make reservations with a real judge or choose a senior to be the judge.
Ongoing throughout the weeks of this challenge:
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English 2 – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Math – Trigonometry intro; calculating & analyzing vectors; blood spatter analysis lab;
ratios & scale drawing
Biology – Cell cycle & mitosis, meiosis, DNA, genetics, DNA central dogma; DNA
electrophoresis lab
World History - ??
Spanish - ??
Technology – “Introduction to Computer Forensics & Investigations” on The Open
University (complete the activities in notebook for a grade); computer forensics,
hacking, computer-based crimes
Guest Speakers – State Attorney
Week 4: All challenge time is devoted to the investigation. Students should have made an arrest in the
case and begun compiling evidence and building the case to be presented at trial. Evidence should be
done being collected and processed by the end of this week.
Students should complete their Individual Investigation Report (on TechOnline) and submit it by the end
of this week or the very beginning of next week. As soon as the reports are submitted, make sure the
state attorneys get a copy of each report.
Look at video recordings from real trials.
Discuss court proceedings, job roles in court, begin jury selection process.
Ongoing throughout the weeks of this challenge:
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English 2 – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Math – Trigonometry intro; calculating & analyzing vectors; blood spatter analysis lab;
ratios & scale drawing
Biology – Cell cycle & mitosis, meiosis, DNA, genetics, DNA central dogma; DNA
electrophoresis lab
World History - ??
Spanish - ??
Technology – “Introduction to Computer Forensics & Investigations” on The Open
University (complete the activities in notebook for a grade); computer forensics,
hacking, computer-based crimes
Field trip – attend a trial.
Guest Speaker - Judge
Week 5: Continue preparing the case for trial. By the end of this week all evidence that the state will use
in the trial should be declared and made available to the defense. Prepare opening statements, setting
the scene for the jury, witness questioning, questions about evidence to expert witnesses, and closing
statements. Tell students that professional dress is required.
Things to do to prepare for the trial:
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Print court room signs.
Review court proceedings with students.
Invite admin and other school personnel to the trial.
Select bailiff, court reporter, court clerk.
Ongoing throughout the weeks of this challenge:
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English 2 – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Math – Trigonometry intro; calculating & analyzing vectors; blood spatter analysis lab;
ratios & scale drawing
Biology – Cell cycle & mitosis, meiosis, DNA, genetics, DNA central dogma; DNA
electrophoresis lab
World History - ??
Spanish - ??
Technology – “Introduction to Computer Forensics & Investigations” on The Open
University (complete the activities in notebook for a grade); computer forensics,
hacking, computer-based crimes
Week 6: Trial week. Trial should be planned for Thursday of that week. Each challenge session leading
up to the trial should include last minute preparations for trial.
After the trail takes place students should complete a reflection on the trial and the whole CSI AITR
challenge.
Challenge grading:
Participation
Investigation Report
Trial
Dress @ trial
Job Completion
Reflection
Total
15%
30%
20%
5%
20%
10%
100%