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Welcome to CSI Cairo - the science of forensics.

Our essential questions for this unit are: * How is forensic science important to society? * How is the scientific method used to help solve crimes? * How can samples be collected, analyzed, and evaluated? * How can forensics help in other areas besides crime?

Aug 23 Inside/outside circle- what makes an excellent science class? Kitchen table talk - an excellent science class Syllabus

Aug 26 Observations/Inferences Forensic Science Textbook- preview

Aug 28 Discussion of Observation/inferences Data vs Evidence Review sketches from last class - Observer and Investigator Begin Unit Project from text - Observations/Inferences from Missing Masterpiece Mystery Homework: Read pg. 6-9 for Thursday

Aug 30 Complete observations/inferences for Unit Project- Missing Masterpiece The Case of the Missing Meatballs- how important is data and evidence HW: Read pg 10-23 by Monday

Sept 3 Discussion of Readings- Securing and Recording a crime scene Crime Scene Sketch- recording and measuring practice Use checklist given out in class Complete Scale Sketch on Wednesday in class

Sept 5 Work on Computer Generated sketch of Crime Scene Use checklist given HW: Read 24-31 for Sunday

[|Begin Reviewing Ch. 1 Quizlet- click here]

Sept 9 Eyewitness Basics- how reliable are eyewitnesses? FACES- facial reconstruction software Monday 9/17 - Ch. 1 vocabulary quiz

Sept 11 Chromatography - Analysis of Physical Evidence Notes - scientific background Begin Planning Lab

Sept 13 Tech Review - set up Moodle, etc. Review chapter 1 - Vocab and concepts Complete setting up Chromatography Lab Document - Formative Lab Review Rubric and How Data is collected for chromatography

Sept 17 Take Ch. 1 Vocab/Concept Quiz Review lab protocol and conduct chromatography investigation Record data - being conclusion if time HW: Read pg 44-51 for Wednesday

Sept 19 Will complete conclusion and submit on Moodle- Formative Lab Using checklist shown in class - complete a conclusion and submit Begin Ch. 2 Notes document for Reading - Google Doc - complete at least 5 facts from the reading pg 44-51 MAY DO:

[|CSI Training - Begin at Level 1]

Sept 23 Review Feedback/Clarify Questions on Formative Lab Report Begin planning/conducting test for Ink Chromatography Complete in class Tuesday - data analysis, table and conclusion Use Rubric before submitting on Moodle: Data Table Requirements

Oct 1 Tire Print Evidence Begin Tire Track Evidence Collection Create Prints and Data Table

Oct 3 Begin Reviewing for Ch. 2 quiz- Sunday [|Quizlet - click here]

Oct 7 Complete Tire Tracks Data Table - Qualitative and Quantitative Observations Use rubric here: Submit on Moodle with conclusion ** completed before class Tuesday ** Review for Vocabulary Quiz- Tuesday Begin to narrow down suspect list- see Shared Doc- Unit Project Evidence

Oct 9 Chapter 2 Content Quiz Review Tire Tracks Data Table - using rubric above

Video - Forensics- Life Science Fill in key terms on Google doc - shared with you

HW: Read Ch. 3 - Lesson 1

Oct 11 Fingerprinting Background and Analysis Complete the sheet while reading through the attached PPT When complete- Collect and work on Fingerprint Basics Start at the following website [|FORENSIC SCIENCE - KID ZONE]

Oct 16 Self assessment Learning Traits- use rubric below Microscope Parts and Plans Be prepared to know the parts of a microscope and perform wet/dry mount preparations Hair and Fiber Evidence - complete sheets

Oct 24 Review Hair Evidence Lab - did you submit your compare and contrast paragraph on Moodle? Microscope I can checklist Blood Evidence - Notes and lab preparation

Oct 31 Happy Halloween!! Microscope Parts/Functions Assessment - Moodle Performance Assessment - beginning Sunday of next week Blood Evidence/ Typing Lab Follow Rubric for what to submit on Moodle

Nov 4 Complete Blood Typing Lab - using rubric from above Submit on Moodle as a Live link Complete Microscope Performance Assessment- using above rubric Review Final Summary for Unit Project

Nov 6 Missing Masterpiece Final Summary Will submit on Moodle - link to your work Collect textbooks

Nov 8 Complete Work on Final CSI Summary Submit on Moodle- be sure it is unlocked and can be opened Turn in textbooks