Lesson Objective

Students will be able to categorize evidence types and assign them to the appropriate forensic laboratory unit (e.g., Biology, Toxicology, Trace).

Why is a multidisciplinary approach necessary for a modern crime lab?

HS-LS1-3: Evidence of feedback mechanisms and system interactions.

Reading (Classification). Identifying the primary purpose of different scientific departments in a technical text.

Simulation of a lab intake center where students route evidence to specific departments based on case needs.

(DOK 2/3).

See "Materials / Resources / Text / Speakers" field

A flow chart showing the path of evidence from the crime scene through three specialized units.

MPS DIFFERENTIATION STRATEGIES

 

text, article, computer