Forensic Investigation :CSI
Middle School
Week 1
- Using Science to Solve Crimes pg 1-2
- CSI Vocabulary pg 3
- CSI Crossword – Homework pg 5
Week 2
- Science Vocabulary pg 6
- Video in Class
- Science Word Search Homework pg 7
Week 3
- CASE #1 – Forgery pgs 8-13
- Handwriting Characteristics
- Skill Building Exercise
- Student Investigation
Week 4
- CASE #2 – Deception pgs 14-20
- Nonverbal Communication
- Skill Building Exercise
- Student Investigation
Week 5
- CASE #3 – Theft pgs 21-27
- Fingerprint Forensics
- Student Investigation Exercise
- Homework – Fingerprint Analysis Lab
Week 6
- CASE # 4 – Criminal Mischief pgs 28-34
- Skill Building – Mammal Track Characteristic
- Homework – Student Investigation
Week 7
- CASE #6 – Burglary pgs 42-47
- DNA Fingerprinting
- DNS Extraction (Onions)
Week 8
- CASE # 8 – Forensic Dentistry pgs 56, 57 60, 61 and 62
- Skill Building Exercise
- Teeth Impression Lab
- Bite Mark Analysis Lab
Week 9
- CASE # 9 – Vandalism pgs 63- 69
- Identifying Shoe Prints
- Patent Print Lab
- Shoe Print Data
Week 10
- CASE #10 – Felony pgs 70-76
- Lip Print Characteristics
- Lip Print Identification Lab
Required Workbook:
Mark Twain Forensic Investigations Workbook, Using Science to Solve High Crimes Middle School Books, Critical Thinking for Kids, DNA and Handwriting Analysis Labs, Classroom or Homeschool Curriculum https://a.co/d/0blH023H
Other supplies: pencils, pens, colored pencils, scissors, glue sticks.
