Final Crime Scene Court Case
Problem & Word of the Day POD: What are the 7 S’s? WotD: Investigation
Unit Objectives Students participating in this mock trial will understand the importance of interaction and coordination of people working successfully together within the justice system. Students will be able to research, organize, and present information, facts, and other data related to the crime and trial arising out of a simulated criminal homicide.
Day 1 1. Observe crime scene (no one enters). 2. Fill out crime scene report (case study summary) a. ID all possible evidence to test and how you would test it b. Write out what you think happen c. Choose your suspect and why? d. Sketch the crime scene
Exit Ticket & Homework Exit Ticket: What do you think happened to Candy? Homework: Finish the Case Study Summary
Problem & Word of the Day POD: What pieces of evidence did you see yesterday in the crime scene? WotD: Prosecution
Day 2 1. Finish Rough Sketch and summary 2. Create a detailed sketch
Exit Ticket & Homework Exit Ticket: What is the main piece of evidence that tells us that Candy is most likely dead? Homework: On an Index Card list the evidence you want collected on one side and the photos you want taken on the other side. Put your name on the index card.
Problem & Word of the Day POD: Describe what is involved in your job WotD: Defense
Day 3 1. Assign jobs (still no one enters) (Except Photographer and Videographer) 2. Observe the scene 3. On Loose Leaf: a. Write up a short report about, what you will analyze and how you will analyze it. i. Crime Scene ii. From the suspect b. List all things you want the photographer to the photograph 4. Film/Photograph the scene
Exit Ticket & Homework Exit Ticket: Who is the only people that enter the crime scene? Homework: Finish your Detailed Sketch
Problem & Word of the Day POD: Why would we only want a minimum amount of students entering the crime scene? WotD: Deliberation
Day 4 1. Photographer must photograph everything before it is removed 2. The Crime Scene Analyst will collect the evidence 3. Evidence will be handed to the specific experts 4. Cop will collect samples from the suspect (Shoe, lifting hair DNA, fingerprints, Alibi) 5. Photographer will photograph the collection process, the cop collection, the testing’s 6. Filming: Film the collection process, Film the cop collection, Film the testing’s 7. Experts: review all notes from their specific unit, determine what labs they will be completing, record a list of all supplies that will be needed.
Exit Ticket & Homework Exit Ticket: Without a body is there Reasonable Doubt that Candy was killed? Homework: Continue working on Sketches, Summary, and written work
Problem & Word of the Day POD: What can the blood at the scene tell us? WotD: Arraignment Day 6: POD: What evidence is class evidence? WotD: Direct Examination Day 7: POD: What evidence is individual evidence? WotD: Cross Examination Day 8: POD: Is Mike Mean’s fingerprints at the crime scene conclusive? WotD: Direct Proof
Days 5 - 8 1. Arrest the suspect (cop) a. Photographer and Videographer should be taking evidence of the suspect being arrested b. Suspect should ask for a lawyer 2. Each expert will complete ALL test needed. You are graded on how detailed your results are. Do ALL possible tests for analysis. 3. When you finish your tests, write a rough copy of your expert testimony. This must be approved by me. 4. Final Expert Testimony a. is due by 4/20/16 in the Shared folder. b. Pictures MUST be included. c. Share with jerickson@neacademy.net AND jufberg@neacademy.net
Exit Ticket & Homework Day 5: Day 6: Day 7: Day 8: Exit Ticket: How can the hair evidence at the scene be analyzed? Homework: Work on Expert Testimony Day 6: Exit Ticket: What is Chain of Custody and why must we follow it? Day 7: Exit Ticket: Why must the same tests be run for the suspects and the crime scene evidence? Day 8: Exit Ticket: How many pints of blood are in the average human body?
Problem & Word of the Day POD: Why do you have to meet with Prosecution and Defense? WotD: Probable Cause Day 10: POD: Does an expert witness support a specific side of the case? WotD: Reasonable Doubt
Day 9 - 10 1. Meeting rooms will be 204 and 113. Check the list later for your location 2. Meeting will occur during 5th period or after school. 3. If you do not meet with your lawyer during 5th period, then you MUST meet with them after school
Exit Ticket & Homework Day 9: Day 10: Exit Ticket: What questions do you have for your lawyers? Homework: Be Present on May 5 & 6 Day 10: Exit Ticket: Do you think that Mike Mean is Guilty or not? Why? Homework: Be Present on May 5 & 6 and Complete all after Trial assignments
Post Case Work Day Post Lab Choose 1 Summarize whole case typed (1 page) Write a newspaper article on the case and outcome (1 page/ includes picture(s)) Do a colored detailed sketch of the crime scene with all evidence numbered and ID on bank (to scale) Edit the film (Videographers) Create a photo book (on Snapfish) (Photographers) Write up interview question and interview someone from the case (typed/ 1 page)