1. Forensic Science Unit One
Mrs. Pearson’s First Semester Forensic Science
*For those watching by recording, watch for questions on the slides throughout
the presentation. me the answers to the questions within two days of the
lesson being presented in order to receive credit for watching the recording.

2. Who wants to be a Millionaire Scientist?
Science is all about thinking and questioning and reasoning out answers.
I will be asking you LOTS of questions and will be making you think about what we are learning.
Scientists and especially CSI’s don’t work alone (otherwise we’d have some real life “mad” scientists) so I don’t expect you to work alone either.
We will start at the top of our participant’s box and take turns with questions BUT, if you are struggling with the answer or just want to be sure you are on the right track, ask the “audience” and they are able to chat you some help.

3. Four Important Points
**Those watching by recording, include in your the four points listed on the following slides.

4. #1. PLAGIARISM YOU MAY NOT… What should you do? What happens if…?
Copy anything word for word
Textbook
Websites
Someone else’s work
Rearrange words in a sentence
Remove a few words
Change a few words
What should you do?
What happens if…?

5. #2. SAVING FILES ALL files you turn in to me must be saved like this:
Lastname Firstname Coursename Assignment.doc
You CAN use doc, docx, or rtf formats
So, if I were turning in an assignment for unit one, I would save the file like this:
Pearson Ann Forensic Sci Unit One Text.doc
What if…

6. #3. BRING YOUR MIC TO CLASS
You are required to use your microphone to answer questions in Forensic Science.
If you have lost your mic or it is not working properly, you MUST contact tech support ( ) and request a new one. AND you need to send me the trouble ticket number so I can verify that you are awaiting a replacement.
What if…

7. #4. Discussion Boards Worth 1/3 of your grade
We will NOT be using the questions the course vendor put into the course
Look for my post titled “READ THIS FIRST” and follow the directions I left for you there.
Posting done after the due date will only be eligible for 60%

8. How can you ACE the discussions?
The discussions are worth 5 points… you need to earn at least 3 to pass each discussion.
You are welcome and encouraged to revise and/or edit your posts as much as you like before the due date so, if you post early, I will have time to give you feedback to help you repost and make any necessary changes. 
You will receive the full 5 points for the discussion if…

9. How can you ACE the discussions?
Post your response and reply to at least two other people in the group.

10. How can you ACE the discussions?
Post your response and reply to at least two other people in the group.
No spelling or grammar errors – use a spell check.

11. How can you ACE the discussions?
Post your response and reply to at least two other people in the group.
No spelling or grammar errors – use a spell check.
Use formal writing style in your posts – no text speak.

12. How can you ACE the discussions?
Post your response and reply to at least two other people in the group.
No spelling or grammar errors – use a spell check.
Use formal writing style in your posts – no text speak.
Use at least 50 words in each post and answer all parts of the question.

13. How can you ACE the discussions?
Post your response and reply to at least two other people in the group.
No spelling or grammar errors – use a spell check.
Use formal writing style in your posts – no text speak.
Use at least 50 words in each post and answer all parts of the question.
Replies to peers have at least 25 words and do not say things like “I agree” and “Good job.”
I agree.

14. How can you ACE the discussions?
Post your response and reply to at least two other people in the group.
No spelling or grammar errors – use a spell check.
Use formal writing style in your posts – no text speak.
Use at least 50 words in each post and answer all parts of the question.
Replies to peers have at least 25 words and do not say things like “I agree” and “Good job.”
Ask the person a question

15. How can you ACE the discussions?
Post your response and reply to at least two other people in the group.
No spelling or grammar errors – use a spell check.
Use formal writing style in your posts – no text speak.
Use at least 50 words in each post and answer all parts of the question.
Replies to peers have at least 25 words and do not say things like “I agree” and “Good job.”
Ask the person a question
Add to what he/she has said

16. How can you ACE the discussions?
Post your response and reply to at least two other people in the group.
No spelling or grammar errors – use a spell check.
Use formal writing style in your posts – no text speak.
Use at least 50 words in each post and answer all parts of the question.
Replies to peers have at least 25 words and do not say things like “I agree” and “Good job.”
Ask the person a question
Add to what he/she has said
Respectfully disagree

17. How can you ACE the discussions?
Post your response and reply to at least two other people in the group.
No spelling or grammar errors – use a spell check.
Use formal writing style in your posts – no text speak.
Use at least 50 words in each post and answer all parts of the question.
Replies to peers have at least 25 words and do not say things like “I agree” and “Good job.”
Ask the person a question
Add to what he/she has said
Respectfully disagree
If I have responded to your post with a question, you have replied answering the question I ask.

18. How can you ACE the discussions?
Post your response and reply to at least two other people in the group.
No spelling or grammar errors – use a spell check.
Use formal writing style in your posts – no text speak.
Use at least 50 words in each post and answer all parts of the question.
Replies to peers have at least 25 words and do not say things like “I agree” and “Good job.”
Ask the person a question
Add to what he/she has said
Respectfully disagree
If I have responded to your post with a question, you have replied answering the question I ask.
Up to two points will be deducted each for missing any of the above criteria.

19. How can you ACE the discussions?
Post your response and reply to at least two other people in the group.
No spelling or grammar errors – use a spell check.
Use formal writing style in your posts – no text speak.
Use at least 50 words in each post and answer all parts of the question.
Replies to peers have at least 25 words and do not say things like “I agree” and “Good job.”
Ask the person a question
Add to what he/she has said
Respectfully disagree
If I have responded to your post with a question, you have replied answering the question I ask.
Up to two points will be deducted each for missing any of the above criteria.
You are welcome and encouraged to revise and/or edit your posts as much as you like before the due date.

20. Questions?

21. Introduction to Forensics

22. Today’s Plan
We are on standby with the VCL so we need to hit the ground running to be sure you have the skills you need should the situation arise where you need to solve a crime.
Practice observation skills
Identify differences between TV portrayals of crime scene investigators and reality
Distinguish between the responsibilities of a criminalist, a medical examiner and the police
Understand how the scientific method helps to guide crime scene investigations

23. Using your powers of observation, find the stapler, the scissors, the flashlight, and
The violin. Once you have found them all, private message me where you found them.

24. Reality vs. TV On TV… In reality…
**Those watching by recording, include in your two differences between CSI you see on TV and what really takes place.

25. Reality vs. TV On TV… In reality…
Are the first to arrive on the crime scene
Question suspects
Determine the motive
Get lab results in one day
Crime scene investigator is in charge
In reality…
May not get to crime scene for a long time
Never talk to suspects
Must be unbiased
May take days or weeks to get results
Police force is in charge
**Those watching by recording, include in your two differences between CSI you see on TV and what really takes place.

26. What is Forensic Science?
Investigating what happened at a crime scene
The Criminalist conducts test on evidence to determine WHO committed the crime
The Medical Examiner conducts autopsies to determine HOW the person died
The Police put it all together to figure out the suspect and the motive
Forensic Scientists cannot be trained in everything – What must they be trained in?
Need to be trained giving a testimony
**Those watching by recording, include in your what one thing a CSI must be trained to be able to do.

27. The Scientific Method
In what ways do CSI use the scientific method?

28. The Scientific Method Observation Hypothesis Testing/Experiments
Record facts about the crime scene
Hypothesis
A possible answer to who the suspect may be
Testing/Experiments
Perform various experiments to determine accuracy of the hypothesis
May revise hypothesis based on test results
Evaluate Data
Conclusion based on evidence

29. Unit One Lab and Assignments
Lab time constraints
Details, details, details!
Resubmit
**Those watching by recording, include in your how much detail Mrs. P wants to see in your written work.

30. That’s a Wrap!
What is one difference between TV CSI’s and reality?

31. Questions? Mrs. Pearson apearson@insightfaculty.net
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