Somerset High School Forensic Science Curriculum Map
Somerset-Berkley Regional High School
Forensic Science/Biotechnology Curriculum Map
|# of Days* |Standards / Benchmarks |Key Concepts |Instructional Resources |
| | |Scientific Reasoning |1. SBRHS Academic Expectations |
|5 |Solve problems using critical thinking. | |2. Biotechnology Frameworks MA |
| |a Demonstrate skills used to define and analyze a given problem. | |3. Life Science Frameworks MA |
| |a Explain the importance and dynamics of individual and teamwork | |4. Scientific Inquiry Skills MA |
| |approaches of problem solving. | |5. Biotechnology, AMSCO 2011 |
| |a Describe methods of researching and validating reliable | |6. Forensic Science, Pearson 2008 |
| |information relevant to the problem. | |7. Biotechnology, Holt 2003 |
| |a Explain strategies used to formulate ideas, proposals and | |8. Biodetectives, Pearson 2003 |
| |solutions to problems. | |9. Forensic Science Strategies, BER, 2007 |
| |a Select potential solutions based on reasoned criteria. | |10. DNA Science, Cold Spring Harbor, 2005 |
| |a Implement and evaluate solution(s). | | |
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| |SIS1. Make observations, raise questions, and formulate |Relevance & History of Forensic Science | |
| |hypotheses. |Usage in civic and criminal law | |
| |SIS2. Design and conduct scientific investigations. |Major figures in the development of the field | |
|5 | |Basics of the crime lab |Chapter 1: Forensic Science (Saferstein) |
| | |Functions of the forensic scientist | |
| | |Careers in forensic science | |
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| |SIS1. Make observations, raise questions, and formulate |The Crime Scene | |
| |hypotheses. |Physical evidence and the crime scene | |
|5 |SIS2. Design and conduct scientific investigations. |Securing and recording the crime scene |Chapter 2: Forensic Science (Saferstein) |
| |SIS3. Analyze and interpret results of scientific |Securing and recording the crime scene | |
| |investigations. | | |
| |SIS4. Communicate and apply the results of scientific | | |
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| |III. Mathematical Skills | | |
| |SIS1. Make observations, raise questions, and formulate |Physical Evidence | |
| |hypotheses. |Types | |
|4 |SIS2. Design and conduct scientific investigations. |Examination |Chapter 3: Forensic Science (Saferstein) |
| |SIS3. Analyze and interpret results of scientific |Significance | |
| |investigations. | | |
| |SIS4. Communicate and apply the results of scientific | | |
| |investigations | | |
| |III. Mathematical Skills | | |
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| |SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Inquiry Skills) |Forensic Serology | |
| |Human Anatomy and Physiology |Microscopes | |
|8 |4.1 |Nature of Blood |Chapter 8: Forensic Science (Saferstein) |
| |Structure and Function of Cells |Immunoassay techniques | |
| |2.1, 2.4 |Blood Typing | |
| |The chemistry of Life |Blood stain patterns | |
| |1.5 |Urinalysis | |
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| |SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Inquiry Skills) |Forensic Toxicology | |
| |Human Anatomy and Physiology |Role of toxicology | |
|8 |4.1 |Role of toxicologist | |
| |Structure and Function of Cells |Toxicology of alcohol |Chapter 6: Forensic Science (Saferstein) |
| |2.1, 2.4 |Testing for intoxication | |
| |The chemistry of Life |Analysis of blood for alcohol | |
| |1.5 |Alcohol and law | |
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| |SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Inquiry Skills) |Drugs | |
| |SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Inquiry Skills) |Drug dependence | |
|5 |Human Anatomy and Physiology |Types of drugs | |
| |4.1 |Drug control laws |Chapter 5: Forensic Science (Saferstein) |
| |Structure and Function of Cells |Forensic drug analysis | |
| |2.1, 2.4 |Collection and preservation of drug evidence | |
| |The chemistry of Life | | |
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| |SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Inquiry Skills) |Trace Evidence: Hairs and Fibers | |
| |Human Anatomy and Physiology |Forensic examination of hair | |
|6 |4.1 |Forensic examination of fibers |Chapter 10: Forensic Science (Saferstein) |
| | |Collection and preservation of fiber evidence | |
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| |SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Inquiry Skills) |Forensic Aspects of Fire Investigation | |
| |The chemistry of Life |Forensic examination of arson | |
|5 |1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 |Chemistry of fire |Chapter 12: Forensic Science (Saferstein) |
| | |Searching the fire scene | |
| | |Collection and preservation of arson evidence | |
| | |Analysis of flammable residue | |
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| |SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Inquiry Skills) |Properties of Matter and the Analysis of Glass | |
| |S5. Electromagnetism |Properties of matter | |
| |S4. Waves |Nature of matter |Chapter 4: Forensic Science (Saferstein) |
|4 |4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |Theory of light | |
| | |Physical properties of matter | |
| | |Forensic analysis of glass | |
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| |SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Inquiry Skills) |Forensic Anthropology | |
| | |Fingerprints | |
| | |History of fingerprinting |Chapter 14: Forensic Science |
|12 | |Fundamental principles of fingerprinting |(Saferstein) |
| | |Classification of fingerprints | |
| | |Methods of detecting fingerprints | |
| | |Digital imaging for fingerprint enhancement | |
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| | |Human Remains | |
| | |Investigating human remains | |
| | |Determining time of death | |
| | |Skeletal remains |Chapter 12: Forensic Science (Deslich & Funkhouser) |
| | |Human versus animal bones | |
| |SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Inquiry Skills) |Trace Evidence : Hair, Fiber | |
| |The chemistry of Life |Metals, Paint and Soil | |
| |1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 |Review | |
|6 | |Forensic analysis of metals |Chapters 10 and 11: Forensic Science (Saferstein) |
| | |Forensic examination of paint | |
| | |Forensic analysis of soil | |
| |SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Inquiry Skills) |Document Examination | |
| |The chemistry of Life |Document examiner | |
|5 |1.2, 1.3, 1.5 |Handwriting comparisons |Chapter 16: Forensic Science (Saferstein) |
| | |Typescript comparisons | |
| | |Alternations, erasers, and obliterations | |
| | |Other document problems | |
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| |Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications |Computer Forensics | |
| |as well as an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, |How does the computer work? | |
|4 |software, and connectivity. |Storing and retrieving data |Chapter 18: Forensic Science (Saferstein) |
| |a Select and utilize the appropriate technology to solve a |Processing an electronic crime scene | |
| |problem or complete a task. |Analysis of electronic data | |
| |a a Differentiate between different operating systems and | | |
| |demonstrate use of at least one to open and switch between | | |
| |programs and files. | | |
| |a a Save, retrieve, load, format, and import data into, and | | |
| |export a variety of electronic documents (word processing, | | |
| |spreadsheet, database, AND desktop publishing). | | |
| |a Demonstrate the proper use of a variety of external peripherals| | |
| |and how they connect to a computer. | | |
| |a a Send, receive, and manage electronic correspondence and | | |
| |files, in accordance with school policy. | | |
| |SIS1, SIS2, SIS3, SIS4 (Scientific Inquiry Skills) |DNA Science | |
| |The Chemistry of Life |Understanding DNA | |
|8 |1.1, 1.3, 1.4 |DNA replication |DNA Science |
| |Structure and Function of Cells |PCR | |
| |2.1, 2.4 |Mitochondrial DNA | |
| |Genetics |Collection and preservation of biological evidence for DNA | |
| |3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |analysis | |
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| |2G. Use basic laboratory | DNA Science applied to Forensics | |
| |workplace instrumentation. |Gels | |
|10 |2H. Employ sterile and |Paternity Testing |Chapter 9: Forensic Science (Saferstein) |
| |aseptic techniques. |Missing Persons | |
| |2I. Understand DNA fingerprinting. |Linking Suspect to Crime Scene | |
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| | |Biotechnology: An Integrated Science |Biotechnology (AMSCO, 2011) |
| |5.F Apply legal requirements and |Biology | |
|10 |ethical considerations to |Chemistry | |
| |business practice and decisions. |Physics | |
| |a Identify laws that regulate businesses/organizations in your |Engineering | |
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| |a Define ethical business practices for your field. | | |
| |a Identify trade-specific practices that support clean energy | | |
| |technologies and encourage environmental sustainability. | | |
| |List pros and cons of genetically modified foods. | | |
| |Make an argument for or against DNA data banking. | | |
| |Describe personalized medicine. | | |
| |Describe the origin of stem cells and potential applications. | | |
| |Describe the ethical considerations of cloning research | | |
| |(ownership). | | |
| |Identify the need for confidentiality in the biotechnical | | |
| |industry. | | |
| |2.L Perform DNA fingerprinting. |Biotechnology: Medical |Biotechnology (AMSCO, 2011) |
| |Isolate DNA from cells. |Gene Therapy | |
|10 |Understand polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to amplify specific |Medicine production | |
| |alleles of DNA. |Diagnostics using microbes | |
| |Use restriction enzymes to digest DNA samples. | | |
| |Separate bands using gel electrophoresis. | | |
| |Graph and analyze results from DNA fingerprinting. | | |
| |Maintain micro-organisms in culture. |Biotechnology: Industrial |Biotechnology (AMSCO, 2011) |
| |Isolate pure cultures from a colony. |Bacteria as workers | |
|10 |Culture bacteria in nutrient broth, on sterile agar plates, |Bacteria used to test safety | |
| |fermentation flasks, and test tubes. |Bacteria used for quality control | |
| |Identify bacteria using stain techniques, growth on selective | | |
| |media, and DNA characteristic analysis. | | |
| |Scale up cultures of micro-organisms to larger vessels for | | |
| |production of bioengineered substances. | | |
| |2.N Clone genes and genetically |Biotechnology: Agricultural |Biotechnology (AMSCO, 2011) |
| |transform cells. |Pest Control | |
|10 |Understand transformation of bacteria with plasmids. |Extended growing season | |
| |Understand transformation of animal cells with plasmids. |Genetic Engineering | |
| |Understand transformation of plant cells with plasmids. | | |
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| |6.D Demonstrate the effects a new |Biotechnology: Environmental |Biotechnology (AMSCO, 2011) |
| |technology might have on society. |Bioremediation | |
|10 |c Describe how new technology in manufacturing, engineering and |Environmental Testing | |
| |technology has local, state, federal and global impact. |Green Architecture | |
| |c Discuss the role of society in the development and use of | | |
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