Back to School Night Forensic Science Stacey Gould

Forensic Science Interdisciplinary class involving biology, chemistry, anatomy, physics and earth science Emphasis put on complex reasoning and critical thinking skills

Forensic Science Incorporates the use of technology, language arts and math Applied Science Course Incorporates many laboratory activities Develop investigative skill

Topics Covered Forensic Science I Introduction to Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Trace Evidence DNA Anthropology Entomology

Topics Covered Forensic Science II Pathology Prints and Impressions Toxicology Questioned Document Analysis Serology and Blood Spatter

Course work and Assessments Homework Quizzes Tests Laboratory activities Case Studies or Case Scenarios Final Exam

Field Trips 1st Semester: Mutter Museum (Philadelphia) 2nd Semester: TBD

Reporting Progress Grades are periodically entered and published in HAC for parents and students to view. Formal progress reports are issued eight times during the school year; four interim reports and four report cards Please contact me any time regarding your child’s progress in this course.

Return of Assessments All assignments and quizzes are returned to students. It may be necessary to hold quizzes until all make-ups are complete Tests are returned to students and reviewed in class. District Exams are not available to be sent home with the student (ex: final exam)

Clinic Extra help is available Tuesday - Thursday after school. Clinic can be used to review class materials, complete make-up assignments, or for laboratory work

Contact Information email: sgould@crsd.org (preferred method) phone: 215-944-1346