High School Forensics I (16 Weeks)
In this 16-week course, students will learn the science behind forensics and the techniques used in solving crime scenes in each of the specialized careers.
Patricia Valdez Certified Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(202)
What's included
16 pre-recorded lessons
16 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Each session has homework.Letter Grade
Students can only receive a grade if homework is submitted. Otherwise, a certificate of participation will be sent instead of a certificate of completion.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
Class Experience In this 16-week course, students will learn the science behind forensics and the techniques used to solve crimes. This science has sensitive information about crimes, death, and the process of dying; please consult with your child prior to enrolling. If ready to dive into this type of science, then enroll. It is a high school-level course that will be considered a half-semester credit. Students will be given reading assignments, videos, worksheets. Upon completion, students will receive a printable certificate for their files. Students will learn the science of forensics using various online videos, worksheets, and coloring pages. I will do oral reviews if time allows in each of the classes.
Learning Goals
My goal is to equip students to know what it takes to be a forensic scientist.Make them aware of career choices in this field.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
Observational Skills
Let’s see “How observant are you?” Lab
This will be a fun interactive game to test the limits of the students. 4 assignments
Lesson 2:
Forensic Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting is another science in itself. Students will learn how to read fingerprints and reveal them, too. 5 assignments
Lesson 3:
Forensic Botanist
Students will observe Seeds and Plant fibers. They will draw, measure, and collect specimens. 4 assignments
Lesson 4:
Forensic Phlebotomist
Observational Lab of various blood cells and blood type analysis. 5 assignments
Other Details
Parental Guidance
A few points to consider:
-Being that forensics is of a sensitive nature, all that death entails may be mentioned from time to time.
-Students will be using vinegar which is a mild acid. Students may need to be careful to not get this in their eyes.
-Also, we will be using super glue and this must be handled carefully so as not to cause any skin irritations.
Students will view YouTube videos that deal with this topic.
Pre-Requisites
Students must be able to read at an 8th grade level and work independently.
Supply List
Supplies: Gloves (protect their hands and also to let them experience what it is like to work with gloves constantly in this field) Superglue (used to reveal fingerprints) 4 x4 pieces of aluminum foil (containing the superglue) Plastic-enclosed shoebox (airtight for the experiment to work) Small 4 x 6 frame with glass (lift and observe fingerprints) magnifying glass (make close observations) Wide clear tape Sandpaper or Emory board (file your nails with) Soft makeup brush Pencil Crayons Playdoh Ruler or Caliper (measuring different items in various experiments) 2 empty medium size jars (available for doing experiments) 5 different species of leaves (specimens needed for observational study) 5 different types of seeds (specimens needed for observational study) 3 different types of soils (specimens needed for observational study) 3 fabric samples (specimens needed for observational study) 6 small white or clear water bottle caps or vials red cabbage (used as a pH indicator; must be boiled prior to doing the lab) baking soda (a mild base needed for pH test) vinegar (a mild acid needed for pH test) milk (ingredient needed to test for pH) soda (ingredient needed to test for pH) milk of magnesia (ingredient needed to test for pH) water (ingredient needed to test for pH) salt sugar 1 wide-mouth jar coffee filter paper two black felt pens Chicken leg bone (observational study of vinegar or heat on the bone) Raw hotdog (observational study of rotting meat)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2018
5.0
202reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
I am a thirty-eight-year veteran Biology teacher who has taught forensic camps for over twenty years.
I've also taken Introduction to Forensics; 2022 Nanyang Technological University, Singapore through Coursera to stay abreast on current techniques and technology used in this field.Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$22
weekly or $350 for all content16 pre-recorded lessons
16 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Choose your start date
Ages: 14-18
