Forensic Science

Mrs. Tsimberg … I’ll have you introduce yourselves later in class to break things up a bit!

Which of these pictures relate to forensic science ?

What IS forensic science?

Forensic Science Forensic science is the application of science to matters of law. Another word for forensic science is criminalistics The main job of a forensic scientist is to study the evidence found at a crime scene.

Forensic Science Forensic science is the application of science to matters of law. Another word for forensic science is criminalistics The main job of a forensic scientist is to study the evidence found at a crime scene. JFF: The word forensics comes from the word forum

Forensic Science Forensic science is the application of science to matters of law. Another word for forensic science is criminalistics The main job of a forensic scientist is to study the evidence found at a crime scene. JFF 2: Forensics can also refer to the study of debate

Course Overview Fall Semester Unit I: CSI in Real Life Unit II: Physical Evidence Part 1: Prints, Impressions, and Splatter Unit III: Court Room Procedure and the Sam Shepard Case Unit IV: Physical Evidence Part 2: Trace Evidence and Ballistics Spring Semester Unit V:Serology and DNA Unit VI:Toxicology Unit VII: Secrets of the Dead

Class Content Assessment  Minor assignments: 20%  Projects and Major Labs: 40%  Exams and Quizzes: 40% Projects & Labs Count for a LARGE part of your grade!!! Be sure to follow the rubrics carefully and turn in quality work!

Course Rules R ESPECT O UR T IME AND E ACH O THER  Show up on time, with materials (especially calculator), and prepared to work  Non-distracting food ok if its not a lab day  Keep an organized, up-to-date binder with all handouts and assignments  NO PHONES OR COMPUTERS  Go “All In” Questions about course structure?

Pick 2 Introduce yourself and pick 2 things to share with the class  What you want to major in  Where you want to go to college  Favorite hobby / activity  Something interesting from the summer  Farthest place you’ve traveled

Pick 2 Introduce yourself and pick 2 things to share with the class  What you want to major in  Where you want to go to college  Favorite hobby / activity  Something interesting from the summer  Farthest place you’ve traveled

Unit I: CSI in Real Life How do members of a group work together to solve problems? How do real CSI investigations differ from what is shown on TV? AOI: Community and Social

Mixed Up Story: Simplified Spelling by Mark Twain Goal: To reassemble the story in less than 25 minutes. Rules:  You may only touch your own paper.  Only 2 people may be out of their seat at a time.

Reflection – Turn & Talk 1. How was the activity like a CS investigation? 2. What made the activity challenging? 3. What was your role in the activity? 4. How could you have done it better ?

Closure What were our objectives? How did we meet them and/or what did we learn? What was our trait and how did we demonstrate it? How does what we did today relate to our unit goal?

Exit Ticket On your “do now” paper: 1. How will this class differ from your expectations? 2. What questions do you have about the class? 3. What will be the hardest part for you? 4. Define “forensics”