Forensic Science for High School: Part 1
Amy Davis M.Ed.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(102)
In this 16 week course, students will explore forensic science. This is part 1 of 2 of a comprehensive forensic science course.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Topics Covered: Fibers and Textiles Pollen and Spore Examination Forensic Botany Handwriting Analysis Counterfeiting and Forgery Counterfeiting Project Presentations Casts & Impressions Mid-term Review Soil Examination Glass Evidence Tool Mark Evidence Firearms & Ballistics Forensic Entomology Cryptology Case Studies Final Review and Exam *Careers in Forensics *Case studies *topics will be included in a variety of meetings throughout the course* This course includes aspects from biology,...
16 lessons//16 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Observation SkillsWeek 2Lesson 2Evidence & The Crime SceneWeek 3Lesson 3Crime Scene SketchesWeek 4Lesson 4The Study of HairWeek 5Lesson 5Identifying Fingerprint PatternsWeek 6Lesson 6Lifting & Matching FingerprintsWeek 7Lesson 7Blood & Blood SpatterWeek 8Lesson 8Forensic AnthropologyWeek 9Lesson 9Mid-term Review & ExamWeek 10Lesson 10Drug Identification & ToxicologyWeek 11Lesson 11Toxicology LabWeek 12Lesson 12DNA ProfilingWeek 13Lesson 13DNA Profiling LabWeek 14Lesson 14Death: Meaning, Manner, MechanismWeek 15Lesson 15Case StudiesWeek 16Lesson 16Final Review & Exam
This class is taught in English.
By the end of this course students will be able to... Relate observation skills to their use in forensic science -Summarize the seven steps of crime-scene investigation -Explain how hair can be used in a forensic investigation -Describe the characteristics of fingerprints and identify the main types of fingerprints -Describe how to determine blood type and how to conduct a blood spatter analysis -Define and describe the goals and practices of toxicology -Compare handwriting exemplars to questioned documents using 12 specific characteristics -Identify distinguishing characteristics of skeletal remains and describe how a person’s approximate age, height and sex assigned at birth can be determined
I am certified in the state of Texas to teach this course, as well as all high school science courses. I have over 10 years of experience teaching, as well as a Master of Science degree in Secondary Education.
Homework Offered
Students will intermittently be given optional, short assignments to complete outside of class meeting times. These assignments will be given to help introduce new topics, practice skills learned, and/or reinforce learning goals.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Formative assessments will be given regularly in each class meeting to assess student learning and connections. There will be a total of 8 quizzes and two optional exams; a midterm and a final exam. These quizzes and exams will be given via Google Forms and are optional as part of the course, but available for those who would like assessment data. All quiz and exam data will be available upon parent request.Grades Offered
All homework, quizzes and exams are optional, per the preferences of each family. If assignments are completed, grades can be recorded in the digital notebook (provided in the course). If requested, a formal grade report will be provided at the conclusion of the course.
Students will be provided with a digital notebook containing handouts, quiz links, grade recording sheet, and a place to take notes.
The Forensic Science Series of classes that I teach will sometimes include information about actual case studies and crimes, which could include violent crimes. I will attempt to present all information in an age-sensitive and respectful manner. If you have any questions or concerns about specific information in each class, please message me prior to enrolling your student.
No materials are required for purchase for this course. This class will utilize free online resources including the Outschool classroom, Nearpod and Kahoot. If any other websites are referenced, they will be posted in the Outschool classroom. The information for this course is guided by the Cengage Textbook "Forensic Science: Fundamentals and Investigations".
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(102)
Welcome! I'm Amy Davis (she/her) and I've been teaching on Outschool since 2020. My primary focus is on semester long high school science classes. My teaching style is to try to create a positive, low-stress environment with plenty of...
Group Class
$325
for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
50 min
Completed by 167 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-10 learners per class
