Unit 1: Introduction to Forensics
Duration of Days: 20
LP 1.1 Students will be able to (I can) use structure and function to determine what forensic science is and ask questions to deepen my understanding.
LP 1.2 Students will be able to (I can) utilize information about crime and The Legal System to construct explanations of the relationship between reality and perception.
LP 1.3 Students will be able to (I can) obtain, and evaluate information about different career opportunities in Forensic Science and communicate how the System works to solve crimes.
STUDENTS WILL:
EXPLORE THE FOLLOWING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES:
- Ask questions
- Construct explanations
- Obtain, Evaluate, and Communicate Information.
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING CROSS CUTTING CONCEPTS:
- Structure & Function
- System Models
Graduation Standard
1a Develop questions from observations, phenomena, prior knowledge and data
4a. Demonstrate patterns and relationships in data sets by constructing appropriate representations through technology and graphical displays.
MBL data interpretation
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is Forensic Science | 7 |
| 2 | Careers in Forensic Science | 3 |
| 3 | Crime and the legal system | 5 |
| 4 | Innocence Project | 5 |