1. Shoot Around
What is the 3rd step of the 7s method, and describe what forensic scientist are supposed to do.
List at least three things that has to be on an evidence label once it is collected and secure.

2. Sketching a Crime Scene
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3. Intro Accurately portrays the physical facts
Relates the sequence of events at the scene
Establishes the precise location and relationship of objects and evidence at the scene
Creates a mental picture of the scene for those not present
Is a permanent record of the scene

4. Overview A crime scene sketch assists in:
1) Interviewing and interrogating persons
2) Preparing an investigative report
3) Presenting the case in court

5. The Rough Draft First pencil drawn outline Not drawn to scale
Sketch as much as possible

6. Steps in Sketching the Crime Scene
Observe and Plan
Measure Distances
Outline the Area
Locate objects and evidence within the outline
Record Details
Make Notes
Identify the sketch with a legend and a scale

7. Measure and Outline Area
Using Conventional Units of Measurement
Inches
Feet
Centimeters
Meters

8. Measure and Outline Area
North should be at the top of the paper
Measure from fixed locations
Determine Scale
Take the longest measurement at the scene divide it by the longest measurement of the paper used for sketching.

9. Plot Objects and Evidence
Plotting objects are used to locate objects and evidence on the sketch
They include the use of:
Rectangular Coordinates
Baseline

10. Make a Legend Contains: Case Number Type of Crime Investigator
Persons Assisting
Direction of North
Identifying information in sketch – key
Scale

12. Lab
You and your group are going to make your own crime scene sketch for your own crime that you want to make!
You will make the sketch following the crime sketch rules
Make sure it has a legend and all the components within the legend
You will also write a story that details what happened in your crime (feel free to be creative, but maintain school appropriateness)
Lastly, you will present your sketch and share the story with the class

13. Exit Ticket Name the first two steps in sketching the scene
Name at least three things to be included in your legend