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March Forensic Science Lesson PlansDateObjectivesActivitiesStandards3/2MonUsing microscopy, distinguish between different types of fibers.Solve a crime by comparing fiber characteristicsDiscuss fibers notes “Picking up the Pieces” Lab- (A lab on Fiber Analysis) : Part 1- Microscope analysis of fibers; Part 2- Behavior of fibers in flameHW: Quiz over hair and fibers on WednesdayMSCS 1: BM 1, 23/4WedDifferentiate between 3 types of soils. Analyze the pH, color, and texture of different soilsOperate a stereoscopic microscopeHair and Fiber Quiz (10 mins)Read through “Soil Analysis” Lab (15 mins): What is pH? Using the Vernier Interfaces and pH probes to gather data Soil Analysis Lab (50 mins)- Analyze 3 soil samples- color, particle size, pH, etc. HW: Glass Reading worksheetMSCS 1: BM 1, 2MSCS 3: BM 13/6 FriIdentify the ways glass is analyzed as trace evidenceDefine refractive index and densityDescribe how bullet hole patterns in glass can solve a crimeGlass as Trace Evidence (15 mins): Bullet holes in glass- determine bullet order and what side of the glass the bullet went through, Fracture Matching, Light Bulb filaments- Was the light on or off?Bullet Hole Order Lab (30 mins)Notes- PPT- glass, paint, and other trace evidence (20 mins)Demo: Refractive index water vs. glycerin (glass stirring rods)MSCS 1: BM 1, 2MSCS 2: BM 43/10TuesDefine density and apply its equation to determine the mass, the volume, or the density of an object.Measure the density of different glass samples to solve a crime scene scenarioReview Glass as Trace EvidenceMystery Canisters lab (30 mins)Density notes- equation, How to find mass and volume, How does density relate to trace evidence?- glass Glass Density Lab (30 mins)- Lab worksheetHW: Density problems for homework (15 mins)MSCS 1: BM 1, 2MSCS 2: BM 43/12ThursExplain how trace evidence was key to finding and convicting a suspect in a historical case study (Atlanta Child Murders).Identify the types of trace evidence and discuss the methods used to analyze trace evidence.Atlanta Child Murders Case Study (30 mins)- Read case study; Questions: Summarize the case study, How is trace evidence involved in this case study?Trace Evidence Webquest (online Forensics lab) (45 mins)Test Review: Trace EvidenceHW: Trace Evidence Test next classMSCS 6: BM 13/17TuesEvaluate student knowledge of trace evidenceTest (40 mins)Read “Firearms” and complete Question Sheet (20 mins)- Types of firearms, Components of a cartridge case, Definition of ballisticsHW: Finish question sheetMSCS 1: BM 23/19ThursIdentify the types of firearmsDescribe the components of a cartridgeExplain ballistics and identify how it can be used to solve a crimeBegin Chapter 4: Firearms- Pre-assessment (10 mins)What types of firearms are there? What is the difference between a handgun and a shoulder firearm? What is ballistics?Firearms and ballistics notes- PPT (30 mins)- Notes and Video shorts Bullet Comparison Activity (30 mins)MSCS 1: BM 1, 23/23MonList examples of different types of forces, as they pertain to ballisticsDescribe situations that illustrate Newton’s three laws of motionBallistics Notes/Discussion (75 mins)Forces acting on a bullet- Internal ballistics, External ballistics, Terminal ballistics, Newton’s Laws of motionBallistics/Physics Webquest (60 mins)- How does gravity impact a bullet? How does muzzle velocity impact a bullet? Forces acting on a bulletHW: Finish webquest for homeworkMSCS 2: BM 53/25WedList examples of different types of forces, as they pertain to ballisticsDescribe situations that illustrate Newton’s three laws of motionUse angles and trigonometry to determine missing variables in a ballistics problemReview ballistics; turn in webquestDiscussion: What variables can be learned from a bullet hole embedded in a wall? (20 mins)Discuss angles and their importance in determining bullet trajectory Trigonometry- finding missing variables SOHCAHTOA (Sin, Cosine, and Tangent)Trigonometry practice problems (20 mins)Begin “Where’s the Shooter Lab” (35 mins)Use a protractor to find anglesMSCS 2: BM 53/27FriEvaluate student understanding over unitList examples of different types of forces, as they pertain to ballisticsDescribe situations that illustrate Newton’s three laws of motionReview Ballistics and Firearms (10 mins)Firearms and Ballistics Qest (30 mins)CSI Facts vs. FallaciesMSCS 2: BM 5MSCS 1: BM 2 ................
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