Lesson 1: Forensic Documentation Examination
Duration of Days: 5
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to analyze handwriting characteristics and ink chemistry to identify forgeries or document alterations.
How does the individuality of handwriting survive attempts at mimicry?
HS-PS1-2: Construct and revise an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction.
Visual Literacy. Identifying subtle variations in letter formation and spacing in comparative samples.
Chromatography of ink and handwriting analysis using 12 standard characteristics.
(DOK 2.)
See "Materials / Resources / Text / Speakers" field
A Forger's Challenge where students attempt to replicate a signature and then analyze their own attempt to find discrepancies.