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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 1 Thursday, 8/7 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I. (Crime Scene Investigation)
Compare and contrast Hollywood’s representation of crime scene investigation with actual investigative techniques
Welcome Syllabus Scavenger Hunt (Make connections to school
rules and agenda book) In pairs, students unscramble the titles of popular crime
shows Discuss the reasons for the popularity of crime shows Discuss the basic template for most crime shows Discuss where the writers get their ideas for the
storylines (Include recent events that could become a storyline for future C.S.I. episodes)
In pairs, student create a list of how Hollywood incorrectly presents crime scene investigation (Remind them to bring the list for Friday’s assignment)
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Friday, 8/8 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Compare and contrast Hollywood’s representation of crime scene investigation with actual investigative techniques
Introduce the evolution of forensics as entertainment
Bell Ringer: Hollywood or Reality? Review answers to bell ringer activity (During the review
students should highlight any connections to their list completed on Thursday)
Class discussion about the top misconceptions perpetuated by Hollywood
Begin the discussion of Forensics as Entertainment through literature (power point)
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 2SLO Pre-TestsThis Week!
Monday, 8/11 Skill Focus:Pre-assessment of student’s content
knowledge
To collect baseline data on each student’s prior knowledge of Forensic Science
Bell ringer: Complete scan-tron SLO Pre-Test After the test, students should read the articles that
explain and discuss The C.S.I. Effect. As they read, they should complete the reading guide.
SCSh 1-8SFS 1-5ELACC11-12RL1 - 10ELACC11-12WHST 1- 10
Tuesday, 8/12 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Complete the evolution of forensics as entertainment
Determine the elements for crime entertainment
Bell Ringer: Compare answers from the reading guide with their table partner
Complete the discussion of Forensics as Entertainment (power point)
Brainstorm the direction of future crime shows In groups of 4-5, students will create a 2-3 minute
commercial for a murder mystery novel, radio show, television show or movie
SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1
Wednesday, 8/13 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Complete the evolution of forensics as entertainment
Determine the elements for crime entertainment
The C.S.I. Effect on crime scene investigations and the courtroom
Bell Ringer: Groups prepare for presentation Group presentations of commercial Peer review and feedback of group presentations The CSI Effect video clip Discuss the CSI Effect (power point and articles)
SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1
Thursday, 8/14 Skill Focus: The C.S.I. Effect on Bell Ringer: With a table partner students should create SCSh 1 & 3
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COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards
Understanding of C.S.I.
(Crime Scene Investigation)
crime scene investigations and the courtroom
Introduce the history of crime scene investigation
two questions for both the defense and the prosecution to ask potential jurors to determine the C.S.I. Effect impact
Students will share their questions Class discussion of possible solutions of The C.S.I. Effect
(based on previous reading assignment) Begin discussion of the history of crime scene
investigation through Sherlock Holmes (power point)
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Friday, 8/15 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Understanding the impact of Sherlock Holmes on current crime scene investigation
Bell Ringer: Log onto computer Sherlock Holmes internet research assignment Homework: Complete Holmes assignment
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COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 3 Monday, 8/18 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Understanding the impact of Sherlock Holmes on current crime scene investigation
Bell Ringer: Holmes Quote or Proverb? Review Holmes internet activity View Sherlock Holmes video clip Class discussion about the investigative techniques used
by Holmes in the video clip Summarize impact of Holmes on C.S.I (cite specific
examples from Sherlock Holmes stories and novels) Homework: Study for quiz
SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1
Tuesday, 8/19 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Understanding the impact of Sherlock Holmes on current crime scene investigation
Quiz on Sherlock Holmes Complete the history of crime scene investigation
SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1
Wednesday, 8/20 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Understanding the impact of Sherlock Holmes on current crime scene investigation
Understand the history of crime labs
Bell Ringer: In pairs, students will brainstorm the essential divisions for a basic crime lab
Discuss the history and development of different levels of crime labs (power point)
Discuss the responsibilities of crime labs (power point)
SCSh 7 & 8SFS 1
Thursday, 8/21 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Compare the essential crime lab units for the GBI and the FBI
Investigate the costs associated with each unit
Bell Ringer: Log onto computer Crime lab research and internet assignment (computer
lab) Homework: Complete the research and internet
assignment
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COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards
Friday, 8/22 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Compare the essential crime lab units for the GBI and the FBI
Investigate the costs associated with each unit
Bell Ringer: Students will get into assigned groups and brainstorm the most important divisions for a crime lab
In groups, students will complete the Crime Lab Budget Assignment
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COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 4 Monday, 8/25 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
All objectives from weeks 1-3
Bell Ringer: Begin review packet Class discussion of Crime Lab Budget Assignment Review Activity
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
Tuesday, 8/26 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
All objectives from weeks 1-3
Unit Test Choose career
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
Wednesday, 8/27 Skill Focus: Careers in
Forensic Science
Identify different careers in forensic science
Determine the responsibilities of each career
Career research and internet assignment (Computer lab) Homework: Complete assignment
SCSh 8SFS 1ELACC11-12WHST7
Thursday, 8/28 Skill Focus: Careers in
Forensic Science
Identify different careers in forensic science
Determine the responsibilities of each career
Bell Ringer: Collect supplies for logo Career Logo Assignment Homework: Complete logo
SCSh 8SFS 1ELACC11-12WHST7
Friday, 8/29Early ReleaseProfessional Learning(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th)
Skill Focus: Careers in
Forensic Science
Identify different careers in forensic science
Determine the responsibilities of each career
Bell Ringer: Determine order for presentations Career presentations Students will complete career highlight worksheet for
each presentation Discuss key points about each career
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COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 5 Monday, 9/1 LABOR DAY HOLIDAYTuesday, 9/2 Skill Focus:
Careers in Forensic Science
Identify different careers in forensic science
Determine the responsibilities of each career
Identify which careers testify as expert witnesses
Determine qualifications needed for an expert witness
Bell Ringer: Brainstorm qualifications for an expert witness
Finish career presentations (if needed) Video Clip of expert witness Discussion of qualifications demonstrated on video clip In pairs, students will complete The Best Witness activity
SCSh 8SFS 1
Wednesday, 9/3 Skill Focus: Careers in
Forensic Science
Skills needed for a member of a
crime scene team
Career objectives from week 4
Identify and apply the steps of the scientific method
Bell Ringer: Prepare for quiz Career Quiz Discuss the scientific method in C.S.I Compare and contrast how the scientific method is used
in a traditional experiment to a criminal investigation Scientific Method activity
SCSh 1, 3, 7 &8SFS 1
Thursday, 9/4 Skill Focus:Skills needed for a
member of a crime scene team
Identify and apply the steps of the scientific method
Evaluate observation skills needed in an investigation
Bell Ringer: Match the steps of the scientific method to a description of an investigation
Review the importance of a methodical approach to investigations
Observation Lab Homework: Questions from Observation Lab
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
Friday, 9/5 Skill Focus: Evaluate Bell Ringer: What Happened to the Penny? SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8
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Skills needed for a member of a
crime scene team
observation skills needed in an investigation
Identify deduction reasoning skills needed in an investigation
The Deadly Picnic Lab SFS 1ELACC11-12RST2
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COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 6Benchmark Week #1(Friday)
Monday, 9/8 Skill Focus:Skills needed for a member of a crime
scene team
Team member responsibilities
Identify the responsibilities of each member of the crime scene team
Bell Ringer: Mini-Mystery Discuss the different responsibilities and job descriptions for
each member of a crime scene team (power point)
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
Tuesday, 9/9 Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities
Identify the responsibilities of each member of the crime scene team
Identify the correct method for evidence collection
Bell Ringer: Matching Activity for job description and crime scene team member
In groups of 3-4 students, research and create an evidence collection guidebook. (iPad cart)
Homework: News article that discusses evidence found at a crime scene
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1ELACC11-12WHST7ELACC11-12WHST8
Wednesday, 9/10Performance EssayEnglishFine Arts
Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities
Identify the correct method for evidence collection
Bell Ringer: Students will trade articles with another student. After reading the article, the students will explain how to collect each piece of evidence listed in the article.
Evidence Collection Lab
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
Thursday, 9/11 Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities
Manipulate and record metric
measurements
Use SI units to make measurements at a crime scene
Create a logical scale for drawing large measurements
Bell Ringer: SI Unit Scavenger Hunt Students will calculate and record crime scene measurements,
create a logical scale and draw a rough draft. Homework: Complete rough draft
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
Friday, 9/12ELECTIVES BENCHMARK
Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities
Use a logical scale to create a crime scene sketch
Bell Ringer: Objects and correct symbol matching activity Review mandatory items for a final crime scene sketch Students will use the rough draft from 9-11 to create a final
crime scene sketch that is courtroom ready
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
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COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 7BenchmarkWeek #1
Monday, 9/15ENGLISH
Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities
Create a composite sketch of a suspect
Bell Ringer: Students will sketch one facial feature of their elbow partner
Composite sketch activities (Computer lab)
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
Tuesday, 9/16MATH
Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.ICareers in
Forensic ScienceSkills needed for
C.S.ITeam member responsibilities
All objectives from weeks 1-6
Bell Ringer: Begin Review Guide Review Activity
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1, 2 & 5
Wednesday, 9/17SCIENCE
Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.ICareers in
Forensic ScienceSkills needed for
C.S.ITeam member responsibilities
All objectives from weeks 1-6
Benchmark SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1, 2 & 5
Thursday, 9/18SOCIAL STUDIES
Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities
Identify the correct timeline for a crime scene investigation
Bell Ringer: Key Phrases Activity In pairs, students will complete The Note Taker Activity
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
Friday, 9/19Early ReleaseHomecoming(7th, 6th, 4th, 5th)
Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities
Identify the responsibilities of a Medical Examiner
Bell Ringer: Medical Examiner or Coroner? activity Discuss the job description of a Medical Examiner
(power point) Review evidence collection protocol and how it relates
to evidence on the body
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 2 & 5
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COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 8 Monday, 9/22 Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities
Crime Scene Investigation
Identify and apply C.S.I techniques
Bell Ringer: Brainstorm Top 5 Questions for the Lead Investigator
Pre-Lab for Crime Scene Lab
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 2 & 5
Tuesday, 9/23 Skill Focus:Crime Scene Investigation
Identify and apply C.S.I techniques
Bell Ringer: Meet in groups and prepare for lab Crime Scene Lab
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1, 2 & 5
Wednesday, 9/24GraduationWriting Test
Skill Focus:Crime Scene Investigation
Identify and apply C.S.I techniques
Bell Ringer: Summary paragraph of Crime (9-23) Post-lab for Crime Scene Lab
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1, 2 & 5
Thursday, 9/25 Skill Focus:Crime Scene Investigation
Categories of Evidence
Compare and contrast class vs. individualized evidence
Bell Ringer: Is This Evidence? Activity Discuss the categories of evidence (power point) Match the Evidence to the Category Activity Review Homework: Review Guide
SCSh 1-8SFS 2
Friday, 9/26 Skill Focus:Crime Scene Investigation
Categories of Evidence
All objectives from weeks 6-8
Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 5ELACC11-12RST4
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WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 9 Monday, 9/29 Skill Focus:The Body as
Evidence
Identify the different methods for body disposal
Identify and observe the decomposition process
Bell Ringer: Unscramble the stages of decomposition Begin The Science of Decomposition (power point) Being pig decomposition study Homework: Set up log book for decomposition study
SCSh 1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12RST9
Tuesday, 9/30 Skill Focus: The Body as
Evidence
Identify and observe the decomposition process
Entomological evidence
Bell Ringer: Record pig data Finish The Science of Decomposition (power point) Discuss methods used to slow or stop decomposition Carrot Mummification
SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12RST9
Wednesday, 10/1 Skill Focus: The Body as
Evidence
Identify and observe the decomposition process
Entomological evidence
Bell Ringer: Record pig data and carrot data Read and write a summary of the Bill Bass article
SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12RST2
Thursday, 10/2 Skill Focus: The Body as
Evidence
Identify and observe the decomposition process
Entomological evidence
Bell Ringer: Record pig data Research The Body Farm (iPad cart) Homework: Complete research assignment
SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12WHST7ELACC11-12WHST8
Friday, 10/3 Skill Focus: The Body as
Evidence
Identify and observe the decomposition process
Entomological evidence
Bell Ringer: Record pig data Maggot Observations Discuss The Body Farm’s Impact on C.S.I.
SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5
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COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 10 Monday, 10/6 Skill Focus: The Body as
Evidence
Identify the different methods for body disposal
Bell Ringer: Record carrot data Discuss death (power point) Discuss methods of body disposal (power point) Review responsibilities of coroner vs. medical
examiner
SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12WHST7ELACC11-12WHST8
Tuesday, 10/7 Skill Focus: The Body as
Evidence
Identify the steps of an autopsy
Bell Ringer: Log on to computer Autopsy Internet Assignment (computer lab) Homework: Complete the internet assignment
SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12WHST7ELACC11-12WHST8
Wednesday, 10/8Performance EssayMathPE
Skill Focus: The Body as
Evidence
Identify and practice the steps of an autopsy
Bell Ringer: List the steps of an autopsy Review the steps of an autopsy Autopsy Video Clip Begin Pickle Autopsy
SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12WHST7ELACC11-12WHST8
Thursday, 10/9 Skill Focus: The Body as
Evidence
Identify and practice the steps of an autopsy
Bell Ringer: Collect lab supplies Complete Pickle Autopsy Complete lab questions
SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5
Friday, 10/10 STUDENT HOLIDAYFACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY
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COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 11 Monday, 10/13 FALL HOLIDAY!Tuesday, 10/14 Skill Focus:
The Body as Evidence
Identify and observe the decomposition process
Entomological evidence
Bell Ringer: Record carrot data Zombie and Alien Autopsy Assignment Homework: Writing assignment to compare and
contrast the carrot and pig studies
SCSh 1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12WHST1
Wednesday, 10/15PSATASVABCollege Fair
Skill Focus: The Body as
Evidence
All from week 9-10 Bell Ringer: Match the insect activity Review Activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 2 & 5
Thursday, 10/16Early ReleaseProfessionalLearning(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th)
Skill Focus: The Body as
Evidence
All from week 9-10 Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 2 & 5
Friday, 10/17Early ReleaseProfessional Learning(7th, 6th, 4th, 5th)
Skill Focus: The Body as
Evidence
All from week 9-10 Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 2 & 5
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COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 12 Monday, 10/20 Skill Focus:Analytical
Techniques
Identify and manipulate different types of lab equipment
Bell Ringer: Label the parts of a microscope Discuss the techniques used to analyze evidence (power
point) Homework: Microscope vocabulary assignment
SCSh 1-8SFS 2 ELACC11-12RST4
Tuesday, 10/21 Skill Focus:Analytical
Techniques
Identify and manipulate different types of lab equipment
Bell Ringer: Which Equipment? Activity Microscope activity Discuss Performance Assessment
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 5
Wednesday, 10/22Performance EssayScienceForeign Language
Skill Focus:All from week
1-17
All from week 1-11 Performance Assessment SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 5
Thursday, 10/23 Skill Focus:Skeletal Evidence
Forensic Anthropology
Bell Ringer: With a table partner students will brainstorm which bones are needed to determine race, height, gender and age
Discuss skeletal evidence (power point) Label the bones worksheet
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5
Friday, 10/24 Skill Focus:Skeletal Evidence
Analyze bones as evidence
Bell Ringer: Bones and Animals Matching Activity Skull Identification Lab (iPad Cart)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5
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COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 13 Monday, 10/27 Skill Focus:Skeletal
Evidence
Analyze bones as evidence
Bell Ringer: Collect supplies for lab Complete skull identification lab
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5
Tuesday, 10/28 Skill Focus:Skeletal
Evidence
Analyze bones as evidence
Bell Ringer: With a partner students will measure and record their long bones
Long Bone Activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5
Wednesday, 10/29 Skill Focus:Skeletal
Evidence
Analyze bones as evidence
Bell Ringer: Who was Bertillon? Activity Bertillon Measurement Activity Homework: Complete lab questions
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5
Thursday, 10/30 Skill Focus:Skeletal
Evidence
Analyze bones as evidence
Bell Ringer: Skeletal Evidence Mini-Mystery Review the characteristics of the skull that indicate age
and race Identification activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5
Friday, 10/31 Skill Focus:Skeletal
Evidence
Analyze teeth as evidence
Bell Ringer: Each student will list unique features if their teeth/bite
Discuss teeth evidence (power point) Begin tooth identification activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5
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COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 14BenchmarkWeek #2
Monday, 11/3ELECTIVES
Skill Focus:Skeletal Evidence
Analyze teeth as evidence
Bell Ringer: Create a bite mark in Styrofoam Complete tooth identification activity Create overlay from Styrofoam impression Label overlay
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5
Tuesday, 11/4SOCIAL STUDIES
Skill Focus:Skeletal Evidence
Analyze teeth as evidence
Bell Ringer: Trade overlays (1-16) with table partner and list three unique characteristics of the teeth
The Ted Bundy Case discussion and questions
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5ELACC11-12RST1ELACC11-12RST6
Wednesday, 11/5ENGLISH
Skill Focus:Skeletal Evidence
Analyze bones and teeth as evidence
Bell Ringer: Missing Person Mini-Mystery Identify the bone and tooth activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5
Thursday, 11/6MATH
Skill Focus:All from week
1-13
All from week 1-13 Bell Ringer: Begin Review Guide Review activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 5
Friday, 11/7SCIENCE
Skill Focus:All from week
1-13
All from week 1-13 Benchmark #2 SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 5
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WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 15 Monday, 11/10 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze Earthen material as evidence
Bell Ringer: What is Dirt? activity Discuss Earthen materials (power point) Begin soil observations and data collection lab Homework: Collect soil sample from home
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12RST9
Tuesday, 11/11 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze Earthen material as evidence
Bell Ringer: Read the Georg Popp case Complete soil observations and data collection including
samples from home
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12WHST9
Wednesday, 11/12Performance EssaySocial StudiesCTAE
Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze Earthen material as evidence
Bell Ringer: WWII review activity WWII, Bombs and Sand as Evidence video clip and
discussion Begin sand observations and data collection
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12RST9
Thursday, 11/13 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze Earthen material as evidence
Bell Ringer: Sand Mini-Mystery Complete sand observations and data collection Begin Murder at the Beach Lab
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12RST9
Friday, 11/14 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze Earthen material as evidence
Bell Ringer: Colors of sand activity Complete Murder at the Beach lab
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12RST9
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COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 16 Monday, 11/17 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze Earthen material as evidence
Sands from around the world Internet assignment (computer lab)
Homework: Complete internet assignment
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12RST9
Tuesday, 11/18 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze Earthen material as evidence
Bell Ringer: Pollen Matching Game Discuss pollen as evidence (power point)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12WHST9
Wednesday, 11/19 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze Earthen material as evidence
Bell Ringer: List steps for a successful excavation Excavation Lab Homework: Review packet
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12RST9
Thursday, 11/20 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze impressions as evidence
Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Friday, 11/21 Skill Focus: Trace Evidence
All from week 15-16 Top Secret Adventure Activity SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, 4 & 5
THANKSGIVING BREAK!11/24 11/28
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
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(CCGPS, GPS, AP)Week 17 Monday, 12/1 Skill Focus:
Trace Evidence Analyze hair and
fiber as evidence Bell Ringer: Hair Myths (T or F) activity Discuss hair as evidence (power point) Create hair scale
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12RST9
Tuesday, 12/2 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze hair and fiber as evidence
Bell Ringer: Natural or Manmade Fiber? Activity Discuss fibers as evidence (power point) Create weave patterns Pre-Lab t-shirt activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Wednesday, 12/3 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze hair and fiber as evidence
Bell Ringer: T-shirt activity Hair and Fiber Observations and data collection Homework: Clothing label data collection
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Thursday, 12/4 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze dye properties
Bell Ringer: Record clothing label information on the chart
Fiber Characteristics Lab (science lab)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Friday, 12/5 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Determine if hair and fiber evidence provides a strong connection to a suspect
Bell Ringer: Log on to computer Research Wayne Williams and the Atlanta Child Murders
(computer lab)
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COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 18 Monday, 12/8 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze hair, fiber and dye as evidence
Strength of hair and fiber as evidence
Bell Ringer: Read and discuss Wayne Williams letter Review Activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Tuesday, 12/9 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze hair, fiber and dye as evidence
Strength of hair and fiber as evidence
Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Wednesday, 12/10 Skill Focus:Physical Evidence
Analyze glass as evidence
Bell Ringer: Does a lightning strike create sand? discussion
Discuss glass as evidence (power point) Glass observations and data collection
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Thursday, 12/11 Skill Focus:Physical Evidence
Analyze glass as evidence
Bell Ringer: Why is Bulletproof Glass a misnomer? Activity
Glass Lab (science lab)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Friday, 12/12 Skill Focus:Physical Evidence
Analyze glass as evidence
Bell Ringer: Identify the direction of bullets through glass activity
Complete glass lab (science lab) Homework: Complete lab questions
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 19Benchmark Week #3
Monday, 12/15 All from week 1-18
All from week 1-18 Semester Review Activity SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, 4, & 5
Tuesday, 12/16 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 7th PeriodWednesday, 12/17 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 1st& 2nd PeriodsThursday, 12/18 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 3rd& 4th PeriodsFriday, 12/19 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 5th& 6th Periods
End 1st Semester
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