Introduction
Introduction
At a few minutes before 6:00 am Monday morning, Custodian at Pine Creek Middle School Robby Waldorf, discovered the lifeless body of beloved principal Lor
rie Mellis. Principal Mellis lay in a pool of her own blood motionles. Mr. Waldorf immediatly called 911. The police arrived at the horrible bloody scene . They were led to the hallway located near the newly remodled auditorium. They verified the identity of the vicim.
The Police decided to enlist the help of the Pine Creek Junior Forensic team. The police had work with them on previous cases and new that they would be commited to solving the crime. The team was called to photograoh the crime scene, to investigate and collect samples, evaluate finger prints and match hair samples. While the PCJF worked, the police began to narrow down the suspects.
- Connie Leisel, a temporary 6th grade English teacher with a mission to be hired in a permenant position.
- Ashton Johnson, a long time 6th grade science teacher, with a new baby to support.
- Rebecca Stantos, 7th and 8th grade Social Studies teacher with a reputation for speaking her mind.
- Monroe Halloway, A new 6th grade Math teacher, known for her organization skills and her willingness to get things done.
- Kendra Serrafín, The mild mannered English teacher with a flare for theatrics.
Task
Task
As a member of the Pine creek Forensic Team you have been called to investigate a gruesome crime. You and the members of your team will become experts is one particular field of forensic science. You will analyze the crime scene, gather evidence, analyses finger prints and hair samples. Your information is essential to the Police investigation. As a team you will share your individual information and as a group you will discover the identity of the perpetrator. Teams will present information in a detailed report to the Crime lab supervisor. Let's catch the killer!!!
Process
process:
Activity 1: Crime scene evaluation
- You and your team of experts will be guided to the crime scene.
- Each member of your team will take pictures from various points of view. Be careful not to disrupt the evidence.
- You will use these pictures to record and evaluate the crime scene.
- Fill out the crime scene report linked below. You will need to take measurements of the body and any other key information that crime scene provided.
- Create a Pages folder and name it Mayhem at Pine Creek.
6.Upload the picture and crime scene report. Share folder to the teachers email account.
Activity 2:
2. Each group member will choose an area of expertice. Your group must have an expert in each of the following fields: Crime scene anaylisis, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Hair/fiber Analysis, and finger print analysis.
3. You will research to become and expert in your chosen field. .
You will need to answer some questions. Open up the following link. Copy and paste form to a pages assignment and type your responses.
Internet Resources:
Below are some useful links but, you may research more on your own.
Open the document below and enter your information.
Crime Scene Investigator:
http://www.crimesceneinvestigatoredu.org/what-is-a-csi/
http://www.feinc.net/csi-desc.htm
Finger print analysis:
http://www.forensicsciencesimplified.org/prints/
http://www.forensicsciencesimplified.org/prints/Fingerprints.pdf
Hair and Fiber Analysis:
http://www.exploreforensics.co.uk/latent-prints.html
Bloodstain pattern analysis:
http://www.forensicsciencesimplified.org/blood/BloodstainPatterns.pdf
http://www.bloodspatter.com/bloodstain-tutorial
http://www.forensicmag.com/article/2009/10/documenting-bloodstain-patterns-through-roadmapping
Activity 3: What I know/What I need to know
- Click on the link below and fill chart. each member will need to fill out their own specific chart.
What I know and what I need to know chart
Activity 4: Evidence Collection
- Using the crime kits provided by the teacher, evidence must be collected. For each of the suspects provided you must collect fingerprint samples of both, the thumb and the index fingers, hair samples and shoe measurements. Make sure that you handle the evidence with care and log each item collected on the crime scene analysis report.
Activity 5: Laboratory Analysis
- Now it is time to look at the evidence and compare it to the samples obtained at the crime scene. The information found here will provide proof and help to determine the perpetrator of the crime.
- You can download the Microscope app onto your ipad. This will allow you to take pictures of the evidence and compare and contrast the specifics. Make sure to screenshot the evidence and copy and paste the information onto the evidence analysis sheet. Save to your folder and make sure to share your folder with the other members of your group.
Evidence Analysis sheet
Analysis form: open document to record evidence analysis
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sqkextrebetsjmd/Pine%20creek%20Evidence%20Analysis%20Report.docx?dl=0
Activity 6: Team reporting
- Get with your team and share information.
- Decide as a team who perpetrated the crime.
- You and your team will present your evidence. Create a presentational video, Power Point, or keynote presentation detailing the process, the evidence, and the person that you have concluded as the perpetrator of the crime.
Evaluation
Evaluation of this project will be based on completion of the following:
- Individual participation
- Evidence of effective team work
- Clear, concise, informative, and engaging presentation (refer to the Scoring Guide below)
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Presentation Scoring Guide |
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Presentation Topic:
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This analytic rubric is used to verify specific tasks performed when producing a PowerPoint presentation. If the task has been successfully completed, all points are awarded. No points are awarded if the task is not complete. |
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Organization 15 points |
The type of presentation is appropriate for the topic and audience. |
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Information is presented in a logical sequence. |
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Presentation appropriately cites at least two references. |
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Content 35 points |
Introduction is attention-getting and establishes the speakers’ credibility. |
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Scientific terms are appropriate for the target audience. |
10 |
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Presentation contains scientifically accurate material. |
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There is an obvious conclusion summarizing the presentation. |
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Presentation Oral or Other 50 points |
Oral – Speaker maintains good eye contact with audience. Other – Presentation is eye-catching. |
10 |
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Oral – Speaker uses a clear voice, easily heard at the back of the room. Other – Presentation is easily viewed from a distance. |
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Oral – Good language skills and pronunciation are used. Other – Good writing skills and punctuation are used. |
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Oral – At least one well prepared visual aid is used for support. Other – Presentation identifies the author and date prepared. |
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Presentation shows obvious preparation and practiced delivery. |
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Length of presentation is within the assigned time requirement. |
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Score
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Total Points
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100 |
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Conclusion
Conclusion: Critical thinking and Application
Read the following article: In Louisiana, debate over a DNA dragnet. Then answer the following questions. Copy and paste to pages document and add to your folder.
- Do the police have the right to ask you for a blood sample to prove your innocence? Why or why not?
- If someone was asked and refused, will the police suspect them of the crime? Why of why not?
- If the police asked you to provide a blood sample, would you be willing? Why or why not?