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2.01 Secure the Crime Scene*

2.02 Recording the Crime Scene*
2.03 Evidence Collection*
2.04 How Reliable is Eyewitness Testimony?*
2.05 Can Media Implant False Memories
2.06 Crime Scene Documentation
2.07 Investigating the Crime Scene
2.08 Quizlet Review Activities
2.09 Reliability of Eyewitness Discussion
2.10 Unit 2 Benchmark Test

*= ARC assignment, you must make 80% or higher to take graded assessments

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CP Forensics Daily Pacing Guide Fall 2021 

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REMINDER:  Please upload assignments as a PDF!  

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REMINDER:  Please upload assignments as a PDF!  

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Select a document that you wish to download as a PDF and open it. Go to “File”, next click “Download as” and finally choose “PDF Document”. It should download into your Downloads or it will have an option to save into your desired folder

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12.0 Introduction to Unit 12

12.01 What is Forensic Entomology?

12.02 Life Cycle of a Fly

12.03 Common Insects of Death

12.04a Entomology Lab Part 1

12.04b Entomology Lab Part 2

12.05 Quizlet Unit 12 Review Activities

12.06 Unit 12 Test

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11.0 Introduction to Unit 11

11.01 Who Speaks for the Dead?

11.02 Postmortem Changes

11.03 Postmortem Interval

11.04 Postmortem Changes Lab

11.05 Stages of Decomposition

11.06 Autopsy History, Requirements, and Reports

11.07 Autopsy Procedures and Tools

11.08 Quizlet Unit 11 Review Activities

11.09 Case Study: The Abandoned Warehouse

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10.0 Introduction to Unit 10

10.01 Arson and Explosives

10.02 Analysis of Arson and Explosives Evidence

10.03 Anatomy of a Firearm

10.04 Ballistics and Gunshot Residue

10.05 Gunshot Wounds and Blood Spatter

10.06 Calculating the Distance of a Shooter

10.07 Quizlet Unit 10 Review Activities

10.08 Unit 10 Test Part 1

10.09 Unit 10 Test Part 2

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8.0 Introduction to Unit 8

8.01 DNA Structure

8.02 Collecting DNA Evidence

8.03 DNA Extraction, PCR, and Electrophoresis

8.04 DNA Analysis

8.05 CODIS and DNA Profiles

8.06 Are DNA Databases Justified?

8.07a Case Study: The Southside Strangler

8.07b Case Study:  The Southside Strangler

8.08 Quizlet Unit 8 Review Activities

8.09 Unit 8 Test

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7.0 Introduction to Unit 7

7.01 Serology

7.02 Blood Components

7.03 Blood Typing

7.04 Immunoassay Techniques and Microscopy

7.05 Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

7.06 Determining Convergence and Origin

7.07 Blood Spatter Lab

7.08 Quizlet Unit 7 Review Activities

7.09 Unit 7 Test

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6.0 Introduction to Unit 6

6.01 Questioned Document Evidence and Handwriting

6.02 Analysis of Questioned Document Evidence

6.03a Handwriting Analysis Lab

6.03b Handwriting Lab Exercise

6.04 Forgery, Fraud, and Counterfeiting

6.05 Literary and Art Forgery

6.06 Computer Forensics

6.07 Hackers and Wikileaks

6.08 Quizlet Unit 6 Review Activities

6.09 Unit 6 Test

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5.0 Introduction to Unit  5
5.01 Properties of Physical Evidence*
5.02 Properties of Glass Evidence*
5.03 Refractive Index Lab*
5.04 Collection and Preservation of
Glass Evidence*
5.05 Measuring Density Lab
5.06 Forensic Characteristic Soils
5.07 Collection and Analysis of Soil Evidence
5.08 Quizlet Unit 5 Review Activities
5.09 Soil Shake Up Lab
5.10 Unit 5 Test
VirtualSC MidTerm Student Survey 2020-2021

*= ARC assignment, you must make 80% or higher to proceed to graded assessments

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4.0 Introduction to Unit 4
4.01 Morphology and Structure of Hair *
4.02 Hair growth and Origin in Humans *
4.03 Identifying Animal Hair *
4.04 Natural and Synthetic Fibers *
4.05 Forensic Botany
4.06 Quizlet Unit 4 Review Activities
4.07 Murder at the Farm
4.08 Unit 4 Test

*= ARC assignment, you must make 80% or higher to take graded assessments

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9.0 Introduction to Unit 9

9.01 Toxicology and Drug Classes*

9.02 Techniques Used in Toxicology*

9.03 Toxicology Discussion

9.04 Organic Analysis Techniquest*

9.05 Alcohol: An Accepted Poison*

9.06 Environmental Toxins*

9.07 Biological Toxins*

9.08 Bioterrorism*

9.09a Mystery Powders Lab Part A

9.09b Mystery Powders Lab Part B

9.10 Quizlet Unit 9 Review Activities

9.11 Unit 9 Test

*= ARC assignment, you must make 80% or higher to progress.

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In part 1 of this lab, you will analyze an exemplar and self-check responses to discussion questions.  In part 2 of this lab, you will use documentation to analyze an exemplar and construct your own writing samples.  You must write the two samples of your own handwriting and submit them into the assignment.  Please do not change the computer font to count as your handwriting, digital fonts of any kind will not receive points.  The handwriting does not have to be in cursive, it just has to be your own!  :)

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Reminder:  The soil needs 24 hours to settle, please do not wait until the last minute to start this lab!

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3.01 Introduction to Fingerprints: Dactylography *

3.02 Fingerprint Ridge Patterns *

3.03 Minutiae *

3.04 Types of Fingerprints: Patent, Plastic, Latent *

3.05 Latent Print Detection*

3.06 Digital Database: IAFISQuiz

3.07 Quizlet Unit 3 Review Activities

3.08 Fingerprint Lab Assignment

3.09 Unit 3 Test

*= ARC assignment, you must make 80% or higher to take graded assessments

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In this assignment, you will download and complete the Crime Scene Report.  When finished, please Save as PDF and upload as PDF to Moodle.  “This assignment allows you to be creative when completing the report, you will have to "assume" some details, create some witness statements, etc. You have the chance to write your own story here. Nothing elaborate, just make sure evidence is collected correctly and criteria are met.”

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IMPORTANT: If you are seeing an assignment listed as restricted, you have not completed all the previous requirements.  There is nothing in the course that requires me to unlock it for you.  If you are stuck - make sure to check the “Are You Stuck video on the Padlet.

Please take time to review the FAQ’s about Forensic Science Grades to review information about how grades are earned in this course and what to do if you get stuck and can’t progress to the next activity.

Review your moodle gradebook OFTEN check to make sure you are earning the minimum grade on formative assessments (80%) to unlock the graded assignments and also to check for any feedback, resubmission requests, etc.

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Unit 1 Tasks and Reminders

If you haven’t done so, please sign up for your Welcome Call - HERE!

Start gathering supplies for upcoming Unit 3 Lab: ink pad (dollar store kind is fine), white paper, digital camera (phone is fine) wide-clear tape

Unit 1 Assignments

1.0 Introduction to Unit 1

1.01 The History of Forensic Science

1.02 Scientific Method

1.03 Deductive and Inductive Reasoning

1.04 Crime Lab Organization

1.05 Responsibilities of Forensic Team Members

1.06 The CSI Effect

1.07 Legal Issues and Rights

1.08 Quizlet Unit 1 Review Activities (Study Guide!)

1.09 When Rights Conflict with Law Discussion (See rubric)

1.10 Unit 01 Test

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Please use link below to book your Welcome Call!

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Review Welcome Letter

Review Pacing Guide

Review Syllabus

Sign up for Welcome Call - HERE!

Course Overview and Introduction

0.1 Welcome Questionnaire,

0.2 Introduce Yourself!

0.3 How to take a Screenshot,

0.4 My Awesome Forensics Notebook