02.16.16 Catalyst – Read the operations article Write 2 interesting or surprising things you learned from the article. 

The week… Tuesday – Evidence Type practice Wednesday – Serial, ep. 5 Thursday – Wrap serial – Obtaining evidence Friday – Subterfuge! Reminder – Evidence assessment on 2/23

Now… Trash! Work with your small group to analyze this group of people. One page turned in for each two people. It’s “clean” trash!

02.17.16 Catalyst How does someone become a judge? What qualifications do you need to have?

Levels… Local County District State Circuit Appellate Supreme Recent Rulings…

Serial – Part 5 What assumptions does Sarah make about the route? Do you think this is an accurate reenactment?

02.18.16 Catalyst Think about the part of Serial we listened to yesterday… What sticks out to you? What do you think should be followed up on?

Today… Wrap Serial Start Searches & Seizures

In your group… Read the 4th amendment summary & write a 2-3 sentence summary of important facets. 2. Review the cases presented. - as you read respond to the guiding questions (1-4) 3. After you have review all three cases decide which case you will share out (MAX 5 minutes) - Prepare a brief summary of the case - & your answers to the questions Begin today – present tomorrow.

02.19.16 Catalyst Choose your new seat. Think about what you read yesterday… What do you think “fruit of the poisoned tree” means?

Today Wrap Search and Seizure What about undercover operations? Present out What about undercover operations?

02.22.16 Catalyst Do you think that undercover operations should be allowed in schools? JUSTIFY your answer Objective – I will make inferences based on available data.

Today… Check lab Study statements!

For your assessment you should be able to… Identify evidence from text Categorize evidence Define, differentiate, and give examples: direct and circumstantial evidence class and individual evidence trace, physical &/or biological evidence Evaluate items for evidence Describe how forensic science applies to Adnan’s case (so far) Examine an object and determine the correct categories of evidence as well as make inferences about that individual. Write your opinion and back it up with evidence based on a scenario

02.23.16 Catalyst What is the Locard exchange? What has to be connected to have individual evidence? Objective – I will demonstrate my evidence knowledge on our exam.

02.24.16 Catalyst What evidence was there against Adnan? Today – Serial episode 6 - The Case Against Adnan Syed

While you listen… List the evidence presented at trial. Note how the state/prosecutor interpreted it. Note how the defense/Adnan interprets it. After listening, write your own analysis of the evidence.

02.25.16 Catalyst Who testifies at criminal proceedings? List as many different roles as you can! I will analyze affidavit structure.

Today… Wrap Serial Episode Affidavits

Affidavit - A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court. Read Asia McClain’s affidavit. What characteristics do affidavits have?

Affidavit Structure Title – Usually a name “Affidavit of ________” 2. First paragraph includes name and personal details - residence, place of work, age or date of birth, relationship details (if applicable) 3. Opening sentence in the first person “I swear…” 4. List the facts needed, arrange them in logical structure Don’t include unnecessary facts.

Structure continued. 5. State each fact in one paragraph. Number each paragraph 6. Describe things concisely and clearly Include names, dates, other relevant information 7. If there are supporting documents call them “exhibits” 8. State at the end that this is a complete representation of facts, clarify the oath taken 9. Sign & Authenticate(notary)

02.26.16 Catalyst Why are the paragraphs in an affidavit numbered? Complete the reflection on the back! I will write an affidavit!

Your affidavit Read the fairytale provided to you. Write an affidavit from the perspective of a title character Follow the guidelines from yesterdays notes There should be a minimum of 15 numbered paragraphs Tell the whole story! Share with Ms. Kelley (raewyn.kelley@mpls.k12.mn.us) by 3/1. Your title (& doc title) should be your character name.