Crime Scene Investigations
This course gives students an overview of the topics, careers, and methods used by investigators.
Cynthia Dise
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Ever wonder what methods and techniques are used to investigate crimes? Then this class is for you! In this course, students will learn the importance of observation, the science behind forensics, the techniques used to solve crimes, and how to apply that to gathering clues and solving mysteries. This course will give students a solid understanding of the techniques used in forensic science to solve crimes. ***Discretionary Note:*** Topics in forensic science can be of a sensitive nature, such as abuse/torture of humans or animals, murder, death, blood, etc. Crime scene photographs used as teaching aids in this class may include images of blood, deceased bodies, and severe trauma. Police reports may include profanity or derogatory language as quoted by witnesses or suspects. These will be kept to a minimum. Topics by Week Week of January 23: Observation Skills, Eyewitnesses, Basic Terminology Week of January 30: Evidence, Locard’s Principle, Processing a Crime Scene Week of February 6: Hair and Fiber Week of February 13: Fingerprints Week of February 20: Handwriting Analysis and Forgery Week of February 27: Blood and Blood Splatters Week of March 6: Forensic Psychology and Serial Killers Week of March 13: Manner of Death Week of March 20: Forensic Anthropology Week of March 27: Lip prints, Tracks, Tool Marks Week of April 3: Fire and Glass Week of April 10: NO CLASS Week of April 17: Toxicology Week of April 24: Poisoners Week of May 1: Ballistics
Learning Goals
By the end of this course, students will :
Be able to take a skeptical approach to general scientific information and legal decisions.
Be able to describe how data influences legal decisions and shapes analysis methods.
Gain an introduction to physical sciences necessary for forensic science.
Learn aspects of general chemistry, analytical chemistry (chromatography), and biology (serology)
Use scientific vocabulary in defending results and active discussions about science.
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Parental Guidance
Topics in forensic science can be of a sensitive nature, such as abuse/torture of humans or animals, murder, death, blood, etc. Crime scene photographs used as teaching aids in this class may include images of blood, deceased bodies, and severe trauma. Police reports may include profanity or derogatory language as quoted by witnesses or suspects.
Supply List
Most supplies are optional. There may be a few supplies not listed for additional optional labs. Every (or most every) week: • Paper • Writing utensil • Magnifying glass (recommended) • Microscope (optional) Week 4 – for homework: Ink pad (or dark eyeshadow) • Magnifying glass Week 5: • Several different types of pens and markers • Rubbing alcohol • Magnifying glass Week 11: • Lipstick or face paint • Coffee filter (or paper) • Magnifying glass
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined November, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Strayer University
I majored in engineering before acquiring my bachelor’s of science in Computer Science (lots of science classes!) and later earned a Master’s Degree in Education. I have 14+ years of teaching many subjects and ages; however, for the past 8 years, I teach ages 12+ and mostly high school classes. At the high school level, I have taught chemistry, physics, forensic science throughout the past 8 years. I enjoy teach forensics and creating activities that can be easily and affordably done to supplement lectures.
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Live Group Class
$14
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-12 learners per class
