Lessons in Forensic Science: Be a Detective!
In this 5 session course, students will learn techniques detectives use to identify and gather evidence in a crime.
Stacey Rose
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(220)
What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This is an introductory course on techniques used by detectives and crime scene investigators to gather evidence and interview suspects. Students will learn about different techniques in each class culminating with a suspect identification project on Day 5. Students will listen to specific techniques, practice the techniques, and watch interviews to extend their learning. The culminating project will give students the chance to use all of their skills and knowledge to solve the case. Class 1: Handwriting analysis- How do people write differently? What clues are revealed by a person's handwriting? Class 2: Fingerprints- What are the different types of fingerprints? How are fingerprints taken and lifted from a scene? Class 3: Trace evidence- How do detectives solve crimes using hair or fiber evidence, tool marks, or footprints? Class 4: Interviewing techniques - How do you know if someone is lying? What techniques do detectives use to convince a suspect to confess? Class 5: Suspect identification project- Students will solve the crime of the kidnapped kitty by analyzing the ransom note, interviewing suspects, looking at fingerprint evidence, and searching for trace evidence.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will not discuss violent crimes in this course.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2020
4.9
220reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! I am Stacey Rose and I am a certified English teacher and the director of a private school in the metro Atlanta area. I teach classes in reading, writing, and literature for grades K-12. I have been teaching for 20 years and I have experience teaching a wide range of subjects and grade levels.
I have a B.A. in English and history from Loyola University in Maryland, a M.Ed. in English education from Georgia State University, and an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from Liberty University.
I am a mom to six kids and a pastor's wife, so I know how to juggle to meet the needs of different people and multi-task.Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 180 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-12 learners per class
