forensic science agenda

What

forensic science agenda

When

2/17/2025

What Students and Parents Need to Know
Extended Case Study 2 days

Teacher : Addison
Course/ Subject: Forensic Science
Date of Instruction:2/17-18/25
An engaging process for lesson introduction that is specifically planned to encourage equitable and purposeful student participation. Describe the instructional process that will be used to introduce the lesson.
TKES 1, 2, 3,4,5, 8,10



Standard/s: .
SFS1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to properly conduct a forensic investigation of a crime scene.
a. Construct an explanation of how scientific forensic techniques used in collecting and submitting evidence for admissibility in court have evolved over time.
(Clarification statement: Emphasis is on Locard’s Exchange Principle, Frye standard, Daubert ruling)
b. Plan and carry out investigations using the scientific protocols for analyzing a crime scene (e.g., search, isolate, collect, and record).
c. Construct an argument from evidence explaining the relevance of possible evidence at the site of an investigation.
d. Develop models to analyze and communicate information obtained from the crime scene.
(Clarification statement: Properly document and sketch a crime scene.)


Learning Target: I know that I have learned it when I can:
Analyze and determine types of evidence left behind by medical killers
Success Criteria:
Success Criteria (You adequately exhibit what you can do) Can you??????
correctly analyze situations presented, information and concepts concerning crimes committed by HH Holmes, Jane Toppan, Donald Harvey, and Elizabeth Bathory?
scientifically process and support or refute ideas discussed ?
clearly communicate what the evidence in the cases were and how each was caught and convicted ?

Introduction/Connection:
Daily 10’s- Review what was missed
Topic = Is it easier for people in the medical profession to get away with murder?
Review the following terms and people:
Morphine, Mercy killing, Physician Assisted Suicide, Insurance Fraud, NGRI, HH. Holmes, Jane Toppan, Donald Harvey, Elizbeth Bathory


DIRECT INSTRUCTION:

Teacher will
Modeling- Examples of scientific communication
Demonstration- examples of the scientific method and questions (see attached)*
Reinforce learning goals- assignment explain
DOK question stems- Ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny argument
Real-life connections- tied with student experiences
Build upon existing knowledge and skills in class discussions
HH Holmes and Jane Toppan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xm-XHJxEqs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TUcANf5Lcc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E97fBB1OXM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQTh-BXabcw
Work Period (We Do, You Do)
Students learning by doing/demonstrating learning expectations. Describe the instructional process that will be used to engage the students in the work period.
TKES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 8,10


GUIDED PRACTICE:

Students will
Analyze the Medical Killer Cases and compare and contrast them against each other
Exhibit mastery of crime scene documentation and evidence collection techniques and take notes to complete study guide.
Donald Harvey:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siQgtQI-IOI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeP7SSYf4ec


INDEPENDENT/
COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE/DIFFERENTIATION:
DI is done by materials, strategies, groupings, mini-lessons, etc.
CONTENT- is always geared to service students with multiple intelligences and diverse needs.
PROCESS- is kept flexible to accommodate diversity
PRODUCTS- are chosen by teacher and student, then agreed upon by both
Students are allowed choices of products on most assignments.
Options are provided to students to demonstrate understanding without compromising standards and goals
**Tic - Tac- Toe according to Modality preference is one example in this unit
Closing (We Check)
Describe the instructional process that will be used to close the lesson and check for student understanding .
TKES : 1,2,3, 4,5,6,7,8


SUMMARIZE/CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING:

Engages students in a process that may include a review of lesson concepts/learning targets, preview for future learning, apply or extend lesson concepts and/ or assess student learning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr7XAKYiCik
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iAeCnGeAnI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DK-CAbAz-g&list=PLNBPGp_qfxdhGZz0sBhpwOq7JQQx9e7Ck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lzbs4jC6G4g&has_verified=1