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Crime Scene Investigations

Completed by 3 learners
Ages 14-18
Live Group Class
This course gives students an overview of the topics, careers, and methods used by investigators.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(79 reviews)
Popular

Live video meetings
1x per week
3-12 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per week

Class 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.

Other Details

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:
Sources
Forensic Science: Fundamentals & Investigations by Anthony Bertino

Meet the teacher

Joined November, 2022
4.9
79reviews
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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.

Reviews

19 total ratings, 11 with reviews

Review summary for this teacher
The reviews indicate that the teacher, Jeana, has a very positive and effective teaching style. Students praise her calm, gentle, and encouraging approach, which helps foster creativity and confidence. Her classes, such as creative writing and mindfulness, appear to be engaging and educational for students of different ages. Jeana's methods, including storytelling, meditation, and interactive discussions, seem to resonate well with her students.
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Cynthia M.on Oct 20, 2020
Loved the recipes and videos! Super fun to do at our pace.  Awesome that... 
Michelle G.on Sep 11, 2020
Jeana is a delightfully gentle, kind and calm mentor! She echos the... 
Shannon S.on Aug 24, 2020
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Stephanie D.on Jul 24, 2020
Great my kids love it.
Mariela M.on Jul 3, 2020
My daughter really enjoyed this class and the prompts she was given for... 
Shannon D.on Jun 22, 2020



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