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Introduction on collecting hair and fibers

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Art of medicine : training future doctors to observe.

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Art of medicine : training future doctors to observe.

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Anthropometry : Bertillonage Mesurement diagram

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Anthropometry : Bertillonage Mesurement diagram

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With Pronote Quizz for Socrates Trial

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BEST KNOWN FORENSIC SCIENTIST OF THE 19TH CENTURY WASN’T REAL

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BEST KNOWN FORENSIC SCIENTIST OF THE 19TH CENTURY WASN’T REAL

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Watch the video carefully. Compare the evidence adduced in the first Alfred Dreyfus trial with that adduced in the trial reopened by the new head of intelligence. What conclusion would you draw from this observation for your forensics course?

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Instructions and quiz for the 5 tasks below 🧶

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Instructions and quiz for the 5 tasks below 🧶

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Do you watch television crime shows and wonder if Forensic Science is realistically that efficient and perfect? Have you ever considered Forensic Science as a career you'd be interested in? This module will provide a brief introduction to Forensic Science, the history of Forensic Science, explain the different specialty areas of a forensic laboratory, and discuss the responsibilities of a Forensic Scientist. Forensic Science is such a rich and colorful applied science that is woven with both science and the law to provide information. It can both exonerate and incriminate through the use of time tested techniques and cutting edge technology. Jump right in and begin learning about this fascinating world of crime and intrigue, and how both are uncovered!

Essential Questions

1. How have scientific discoveries influenced the development of forensics as it applies to the law?

2. What different specialties and techniques are used in a crime lab to process evidence and report findings?

3. What are the responsibilities of the Forensic Crime Lab and Forensic Scientist?

Key Terms

Roll over each term for a definition.

1. Forensic Science

2. Matthieu Orfila

3. Alphonse Bertillion

4. Francis Galton

5. Calvin Goddard

6. Albert S. Osborn

7. Locard's Exchange Principle

8. Frye Standard

9. Daubert Ruling

10. Forensic Entomology

11. Forensic Pathology

12. DEA

13. FBI

14. ATF

15. USPIS

16. Crime Lab

17. Forensic Anthropology

18. Forensic Psychiatry

19. Forensic Odontology

20. Forensic Engineering

21. Deductive Reasoning

Module Minute

Scientific discoveries have made a significant impact in the course of Forensics as it applies to the law. Historically, courts relied heavily upon debate and eyewitness accounts, which were often wrought with inaccuracy and little legal recourse to appeal verdicts. In that time, many court verdicts were also influenced by the political or religious beliefs of the accused as seen in the trial of Socrates, rather than objective accounts of the details of the crime. Today, courts rely upon scientific evidence in addition to legal arguments, deductive reasoning and eyewitness accounts. This has drastically improved the process for both the victim and the accused. With Forensic Science we can often find out details which lead us to the truth even when the perpetrator is not forthcoming.

What to Expect

Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminal Justice Discussion

Deductive Reasoning Lab

Portfolio: Introduction

Case Study: St. Valentine's Day Massacre

Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminal Justice Test

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Do you watch television crime shows and wonder if Forensic Science is realistically that efficient and perfect? Have you ever considered Forensic Science as a career you'd be interested in? This module will provide a brief introduction to Forensic Science, the history of Forensic Science, explain the different specialty areas of a forensic laboratory, and discuss the responsibilities of a Forensic Scientist.

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Crime Scene Report:

At approximately 7:15 a.m., Friday morning, Mrs. King, the seventh grade science teacher, thought something was fishy as she walked down the hall and noticed that her door was open. She walked into her classroom and immediately discovered that the small aquarium had been broken and her prized gold fish were gasping in the sink. Beside the broken aquarium were the shattered remains of the pink piggy bank that had been on the shelf above the aquarium. A can of blue paint was spilled on the floor. Footprints of a barefooted burglar led to an open window. Bits of a white powdery substance were found next to the broken, empty, piggy bank. The only other item found was a half-eaten large chunk of chocolate candy.

When the police arrived they immediately began to gather forensic evidence.

Sticky fingerprints were lifted from the aquarium and piggy bank. The painted footprints were measured. The chunk of chocolate candy was collected for examination. It appeared there were teeth imprints.

The white powdery substance by the piggy bank was carefully placed in a plastic bag and taken to the forensic chemist for identification .

Using the clues found at the crime scene, determine which of these four suspects is the "barefooted burglar"? What do you think was the motive for this crime? Write the results of your findings and convince a jury of your peers.

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Crime Scene Report: At approximately 7:15 a.m., Friday morning, Mrs. King, the seventh grade science teacher, thought something was fishy as she walked down the hall and noticed that her door was open. She walked into her classroom and immediately discovered that the small aquarium had been broken and her prized gold fish were gasping in the sink.

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Concept Map on hair and fibers - to fill-

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Concept Map on hair and fibers - to fill-

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Copy of Observation Skills - _Learning to See_

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Copy of Observation Skills - _Learning to See_

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Anna's activity / video : How to sketch a crime scene sketch 

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Anna's activity / video : How to sketch a crime scene sketch 

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How to Sketch a Crime Scene _ Beginner Forensic Sketches - YouTube - Google Chrome 2026-01-27 12-59-20

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Anna's activity : Crime scene sketch worksheet

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Anna's activity : Crime scene sketch worksheet