Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 1 Thursday, 8/6 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Compare and contrast Hollywood’s representation of crime scene investigation with actual investigative techniques
Welcome Syllabus Scavenger Hunt (Make connections to school rules and
agenda book) In pairs, students unscramble the titles of popular crime shows Discuss the reasons for the popularity of crime shows Discuss the basic template for most crime shows Discuss where the writers get their ideas for the storylines
(Include recent events that could become a storyline for future C.S.I. episodes) In pairs, student create a list of how Hollywood incorrectly presents crime scene investigation (Remind them to bring the list for Friday’s assignment)
SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1
Friday, 8/7 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Compare and contrast Hollywood’s representation of crime scene investigation with actual investigative techniques
Introduce the evolution of forensics as entertainment
Bell Ringer: Hollywood or Reality? Review answers to bell ringer activity (During the review
students should highlight any connections to their list completed on Thursday)
Class discussion about the top misconceptions perpetuated by Hollywood
Begin the discussion of Forensics as Entertainment through literature (power point)
SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1ELACC11-12RST4
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 2SLO Pre-TestsThis Week!
Monday, 8/10 Skill Focus:Pre-assessment of student’s content
knowledge
To collect baseline data on each student’s prior knowledge of Forensic Science
Bell ringer: Complete scan-tron SLO Pre-Test After the test, students should read the articles that
explain and discuss The C.S.I. Effect. As they read, they should complete the reading guide.
SCSh 1-8SFS 1-5ELACC11-12RL1 - 10ELACC11-12WHST 1- 10
Tuesday, 8/11 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Complete the evolution of forensics as entertainment
Determine the elements for crime entertainment
Bell Ringer: Compare answers from the reading guide with their table partner
Complete the discussion of Forensics as Entertainment (power point)
Brainstorm the direction of future crime shows In groups of 4-5, students will create a 2-3 minute
commercial for a murder mystery novel, radio show, television show or movie
SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1
Wednesday, 8/12 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Complete the evolution of forensics as entertainment
Determine the elements for crime entertainment
The C.S.I. Effect on crime scene investigations and the courtroom
Bell Ringer: Groups prepare for presentation Group presentations of commercial Peer review and feedback of group presentations The CSI Effect video clip Discuss the CSI Effect (power point and articles)
SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1
Thursday, 8/13 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
The C.S.I. Effect on crime scene investigations and the courtroom
Introduce the history of crime scene investigation
Bell Ringer: With a table partner students should create two questions for both the defense and the prosecution to ask potential jurors to determine the C.S.I. Effect impact
Students will share their questions Class discussion of possible solutions of The C.S.I.
Effect (based on previous reading assignment) Begin discussion of the history of crime scene
investigation through Sherlock Holmes (power point)
SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1ELACC11-12RST2ELACC11-12WHST4
Friday, 8/14 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Understanding the impact of Sherlock Holmes on current crime scene investigation
Bell Ringer: Log onto computer Sherlock Holmes internet research assignment Homework: Complete Holmes assignment
SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1ELACC11-12WHST7
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 3 Monday, 8/17 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Understanding the impact of Sherlock Holmes on current crime scene investigation
Bell Ringer: Holmes Quote or Proverb? Review Holmes internet activity View Sherlock Holmes video clip Class discussion about the investigative techniques used by
Holmes in the video clip Summarize impact of Holmes on C.S.I (cite specific examples
from Sherlock Holmes stories and novels) Homework: Study for quiz
SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1
Tuesday, 8/18 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Understanding the impact of Sherlock Holmes on current crime scene investigation
Quiz on Sherlock Holmes Complete the history of crime scene investigation
SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1
Wednesday, 8/19 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Understanding the impact of Sherlock Holmes on current crime scene investigation
Understand the history of crime labs
Bell Ringer: In pairs, students will brainstorm the essential divisions for a basic crime lab
Discuss the history and development of different levels of crime labs (power point)
Discuss the responsibilities of crime labs (power point)
SCSh 7 & 8SFS 1
Thursday, 8/20 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Compare the essential crime lab units for the GBI and the FBI
Investigate the costs associated with each unit
Bell Ringer: Log onto computer Crime lab research and internet assignment (computer lab) Homework: Complete the research and internet assignment
SCSh 3, 7 & 8SFS 1ELACC11-12WHST7
Friday, 8/21 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
Compare the essential crime lab units for the GBI and the FBI
Investigate the costs associated with each unit
Bell Ringer: Students will get into assigned groups and brainstorm the most important divisions for a crime lab
In groups, students will complete the Crime Lab Budget Assignment
SCSh 3, 7 & 8SFS 1ELACC11-12WHST7
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 4 Monday, 8/24 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
All objectives from weeks 1-3
Bell Ringer: Begin review packet Class discussion of Crime Lab Budget Assignment Review Activity
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
Tuesday, 8/25 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)
All objectives from weeks 1-3
Unit Test Choose a career for research project
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
Wednesday, 8/26 Skill Focus: Careers in Forensic
Science
Identify different careers in forensic science
Determine the responsibilities of each career
Career research and internet assignment (Computer lab) Homework: Complete assignment
SCSh 8SFS 1ELACC11-12WHST7
Thursday, 8/27 Skill Focus: Careers in Forensic
Science
Identify different careers in forensic science
Determine the responsibilities of each career
Bell Ringer: Collect supplies for logo Career Logo Assignment Homework: Complete logo
SCSh 8SFS 1ELACC11-12WHST7
Friday, 8/28 Skill Focus: Careers in Forensic
Science
Identify different careers in forensic science
Determine the responsibilities of each career
Bell Ringer: Determine order for presentations Career presentations Students will complete career highlight worksheet for each
presentation Discuss key points about each career
SCSh 8SFS 1ELACC11-12WHST7
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 5 Monday, 8/31 Skill Focus:Careers in Forensic
Science
Identify different careers in forensic science
Determine the responsibilities of each career
Identify which careers testify as expert witnesses
Determine qualifications needed for an expert witness
Bell Ringer: Brainstorm qualifications for an expert witness
Finish career presentations (if needed) Video Clip of expert witness Discussion of qualifications demonstrated on video clip In pairs, students will complete The Best Witness
activity
SCSh 8SFS 1
Tuesday, 9/1 Skill Focus: Careers in Forensic
Science
Skills needed for a member of a crime
scene team
Career objectives from week 4
Identify and apply the steps of the scientific method
Bell Ringer: Prepare for quiz Career Quiz Discuss the scientific method in C.S.I Compare and contrast how the scientific method is
used in a traditional experiment to a criminal investigation
Scientific Method activity
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
Wednesday, 9/2Performance EssayEnglish
Skill Focus:Skills needed for a member of a crime
scene team
Identify and apply the steps of the scientific method
Evaluate observation skills needed in an investigation
Bell Ringer: Match the steps of the scientific method to a description of an investigation
Review the importance of a methodical approach to investigations
Observation Lab Homework: Questions from Observation Lab
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
Thursday, 9/3 Skill Focus:Skills needed for a member of a crime
scene team
Evaluate observation skills needed in an investigation
Identify deduction reasoning skills needed in an investigation
Bell Ringer: What Happened to the Penny? The Deadly Picnic Lab
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1ELACC11-12RST2
Friday, 9/4Early Release(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th)
Skill Focus:Skills needed for a member of a crime
scene team
Team member responsibilities
Identify the responsibilities of each member of the crime scene team
Bell Ringer: Mini-Mystery Discuss the different responsibilities and job
descriptions for each member of a crime scene team (power point)
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 6 Monday, 9/7 LABOR DAY HOLIDAYTuesday, 9/8 Skill Focus:
Team member responsibilities
Identify the responsibilities of each member of the crime scene team
Identify the correct method for evidence collection
Bell Ringer: Matching Activity for job description and crime scene team member
In groups of 3-4 students, research and create an evidence collection guidebook. (iPad cart)
Homework: News article that discusses evidence found at a crime scene
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1ELACC11-12WHST7ELACC11-12WHST8
Wednesday, 9/10 Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities
Identify the correct method for evidence collection
Bell Ringer: Students will trade articles with another student. After reading the article, the students will explain how to collect each piece of evidence listed in the article.
Evidence Collection Lab
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
Thursday, 9/11 Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities
Manipulate and record metric
measurements
Use SI units to make measurements at a crime scene
Create a logical scale for drawing large measurements
Bell Ringer: SI Unit Scavenger Hunt Students will calculate and record crime scene measurements,
create a logical scale and draw a rough draft. Homework: Complete rough draft
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
Friday, 9/12 Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities
Use a logical scale to create a crime scene sketch
Bell Ringer: Objects and correct symbol matching activity Review mandatory items for a final crime scene sketch Students will use the rough draft from 9-11 to create a final
crime scene sketch that is courtroom ready
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 7BenchmarkWeek #1
Monday, 9/14 Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities
Create a composite sketch of a suspect
Bell Ringer: Students will sketch one facial feature of their elbow partner
Composite sketch activities (Computer lab)
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
Tuesday, 9/15 Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.ICareers in Forensic
ScienceSkills needed for
C.S.ITeam member responsibilities
Identify the correct timeline for a crime scene investigation
Bell Ringer: Key Phrases Activity In pairs, students will complete The Note Taker Activity
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1
Wednesday, 9/16ENGLISH
Skill Focus:Understanding of
C.S.ICareers in Forensic
ScienceSkills needed for
C.S.ITeam member responsibilities
Identify the responsibilities of a Medical Examiner
Bell Ringer: Medical Examiner or Coroner? activity Discuss the job description of a Medical Examiner (power
point) Review evidence collection protocol and how it relates to
evidence on the body
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 2 & 5
Thursday, 9/17MATH
Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities
Identify and apply C.S.I techniques
Bell Ringer: Brainstorm Top 5 Questions for the Lead Investigator
Pre-Lab for Crime Scene Lab
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 2 & 5
Friday, 9/18ELECTIVES
Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities
All objectives from weeks 1-6
Bell Ringer: Begin Review Guide Review Activity
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1, 2 & 5
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 8Benchmark Week #1
Monday, 9/21SCIENCE
Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities
Crime Scene Investigation
All objectives from weeks 1-6
Benchmark Exam SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1, 2 & 5
Tuesday, 9/22SOCIAL STUDIES
Skill Focus:Crime Scene Investigation
Identify and apply C.S.I techniques
Bell Ringer: Meet in groups and prepare for lab Crime Scene Lab
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1, 2 & 5
Wednesday, 9/23 Skill Focus:Crime Scene Investigation
Identify and apply C.S.I techniques
Bell Ringer: Summary paragraph of Crime (9-23) Post-lab for Crime Scene Lab
SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1, 2 & 5
Thursday, 9/24 Skill Focus:Crime Scene Investigation
Categories of Evidence
Compare and contrast class vs. individualized evidence
Bell Ringer: Is This Evidence? Activity Discuss the categories of evidence (power point) Match the Evidence to the Category Activity Review Homework: Review Guide
SCSh 1-8SFS 2
Friday, 9/25 Skill Focus:Crime Scene Investigation
Categories of Evidence
All objectives from weeks 6-8
Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 5ELACC11-12RST4
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 9 Monday, 9/28 Skill Focus:The Body as
Evidence
Identify the different methods for body disposal
Identify and observe the decomposition process
Bell Ringer: Unscramble the stages of decomposition Begin The Science of Decomposition (power point) Being pig decomposition study Homework: Set up log book for decomposition study
SCSh 1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12RST9
Tuesday, 9/29 Skill Focus:The Body as
Evidence
Identify and observe the decomposition process
Entomological evidence
Bell Ringer: Record pig data Finish The Science of Decomposition (power point) Discuss methods used to slow or stop decomposition Carrot Mummification
SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12RST9
Wednesday, 9/30Performance EssayMath
Skill Focus:The Body as
Evidence
Identify and observe the decomposition process
Entomological evidence
Bell Ringer: Record pig data and carrot data Read and write a summary of the Bill Bass article
SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12RST2
Thursday, 10/1 Skill Focus:The Body as
Evidence
Identify and observe the decomposition process
Entomological evidence
Bell Ringer: Record pig data Research The Body Farm (iPad cart) Homework: Complete research assignment
SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12WHST7ELACC11-12WHST8
Friday, 10/2 Skill Focus:The Body as
Evidence
Identify and observe the decomposition process
Entomological evidence
Bell Ringer: Record pig data Maggot Observations Discuss The Body Farm’s Impact on C.S.I.
SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 10 Monday, 10/5 Skill Focus: The Body as Evidence
Identify the different methods for body disposal
Bell Ringer: Record carrot data Discuss death (power point) Discuss methods of body disposal (power point) Review responsibilities of coroner vs. medical examiner
SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12WHST7ELACC11-12WHST8
Tuesday, 10/6 Skill Focus: The Body as Evidence
Identify the steps of an autopsy
Bell Ringer: Log on to computer Autopsy Internet Assignment (computer lab) Homework: Complete the internet assignment
SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12WHST7ELACC11-12WHST8
Wednesday, 10/7Performance EssaySocial Studies
Skill Focus: The Body as Evidence
Identify and practice the steps of an autopsy
Bell Ringer: List the steps of an autopsy Review the steps of an autopsy Autopsy Video Clip Begin Pickle Autopsy
SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12WHST7ELACC11-12WHST8
Thursday, 10/8 Skill Focus: The Body as Evidence
Identify and practice the steps of an autopsy
Bell Ringer: Collect lab supplies Complete Pickle Autopsy Complete lab questions
SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5
Friday, 10/9 FACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY / STUDENT HOLIDAY
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 11 Monday, 10/12 FALL HOLIDAY!
Tuesday, 10/13 Skill Focus: The Body as Evidence
Identify and observe the decomposition process
Entomological evidence
Bell Ringer: Record carrot data Zombie and Alien Autopsy Assignment Homework: Writing assignment to compare and
contrast the carrot and pig studies
SCSh 1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12WHST1
Wednesday, 10/14PSATASVABCollege Fair
Skill Focus: The Body as Evidence
All from week 9-10 Bell Ringer: Match the insect activity Review Activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 2 & 5
Thursday, 10/15Early ReleaseProfessionalLearning(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th)
Skill Focus: The Body as Evidence
All from week 9-10 Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 2 & 5
Friday, 10/16Early ReleaseHomecoming(7th, 6th, 4th, 5th)
Skill Focus: The Body as Evidence
All from week 9-10 Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 2 & 5
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 12 Monday, 10/19 Skill Focus:Analytical
Techniques
Identify and manipulate different types of lab equipment
Bell Ringer: Label the parts of a microscope Discuss the techniques used to analyze evidence (power
point) Homework: Microscope vocabulary assignment
SCSh 1-8SFS 2 ELACC11-12RST4
Tuesday, 10/20 Skill Focus:Analytical
Techniques
Identify and manipulate different types of lab equipment
Bell Ringer: Which Equipment? Activity Microscope activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 5
Wednesday, 10/21 Skill Focus:Skeletal Evidence
Forensic Anthropology Bell Ringer: With a table partner students will brainstorm which bones are needed to determine race, height, gender and age
Discuss skeletal evidence (power point) Label the bones worksheet
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5
Thursday, 10/22 Skill Focus:Skeletal Evidence
Analyze bones as evidence Bell Ringer: Bones and Animals Matching Activity Skull Identification Lab (iPad Cart)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5
Friday, 10/23 Skill Focus:Skeletal Evidence
Analyze bones as evidence Bell Ringer: Collect supplies for lab Complete skull identification lab
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIESSTANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS,
AP)Week 13 Monday, 10/26 Skill Focus:
Skeletal Evidence Analyze bones as
evidence Bell Ringer: With a partner students will measure and
record their long bones Long Bone Activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5
Tuesday, 10/27 Skill Focus:Skeletal Evidence
Analyze bones as evidence
Bell Ringer: Who was Bertillon? Activity Bertillon Measurement Activity Discuss Performance Assessment Homework: Complete lab questions
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5
Wednesday, 10/28Performance EssayScience
Skill Focus:All from week 1-17
All from week 1-11 Performance Assessment SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 5
Thursday, 10/29 Skill Focus:Skeletal Evidence
Analyze bones as evidence
Bell Ringer: Skeletal Evidence Mini-Mystery Review the characteristics of the skull that indicate age and
race Identification activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5
Friday, 10/30 Skill Focus:Skeletal Evidence
Analyze teeth as evidence
Bell Ringer: Each student will list unique features if their teeth/bite
Discuss teeth evidence (power point) Begin tooth identification activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 14BenchmarkWeek #2
Monday, 11/2 Skill Focus:Skeletal Evidence
Analyze bones and teeth as evidence
Bell Ringer: Missing Person Mini-Mystery Identify the bone and tooth activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5
Tuesday, 11/3 Skill Focus:All from week 1-13
All from week 1-13 Bell Ringer: Begin Review Guide Review activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 5
Wednesday, 11/4SCIENCE
Skill Focus:All from week 1-13
All from week 1-13 Benchmark #2 SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 5
Thursday, 11/5SOCIAL STUDIES
Skill Focus:Skeletal Evidence
Analyze teeth as evidence
Bell Ringer: Create a bite mark in Styrofoam Complete tooth identification activity Create overlay from Styrofoam impression Label overlay
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5
Friday, 11/6ELECTIVES
Skill Focus:Skeletal Evidence
Analyze teeth as evidence
Bell Ringer: Trade overlays (1-16) with table partner and list three unique characteristics of the teeth
The Ted Bundy Case discussion and questions
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5ELACC11-12RST1ELACC11-12RST6
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 15Benchmark Week #2
Monday, 11/9ENGLISH
Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze Earthen material as evidence
Bell Ringer: What is Dirt? activity Discuss Earthen materials (power point) Begin soil observations and data collection lab Homework: Collect soil sample from home
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12RST9
Tuesday, 11/10MATH
Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze Earthen material as evidence
Bell Ringer: Read the Georg Popp case Complete soil observations and data collection including
samples from home
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12WHST9
Wednesday, 11/11 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze Earthen material as evidence
Bell Ringer: WWII review activity WWII, Bombs and Sand as Evidence video clip and
discussion Begin sand observations and data collection
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12RST9
Thursday, 11/12 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze Earthen material as evidence
Bell Ringer: Sand Mini-Mystery Complete sand observations and data collection Begin Murder at the Beach Lab
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12RST9
Friday, 11/13 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze Earthen material as evidence
Bell Ringer: Colors of sand activity Complete Murder at the Beach lab
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12RST9
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 16 Monday, 11/16 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze Earthen material as evidence
Sands from around the world Internet assignment (computer lab)
Homework: Complete internet assignment
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12RST9
Tuesday, 11/17 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze Earthen material as evidence
Bell Ringer: Pollen Matching Game Discuss pollen as evidence (power point)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12WHST9
Wednesday, 11/18Performance EssayElectives
Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze Earthen material as evidence
Bell Ringer: List steps for a successful excavation Excavation Lab Homework: Review packet
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12RST9
Thursday, 11/19 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze impressions as evidence
Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Friday, 11/20 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
All from week 15-16 Top Secret Adventure Activity SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, 4 & 5
THANKSGIVING BREAK!11/23 11/27
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 17 Monday, 11/30 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze hair and fiber as evidence
Bell Ringer: Hair Myths (T or F) activity Discuss hair as evidence (power point) Create hair scale
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12RST9
Tuesday, 12/1 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze hair and fiber as evidence
Bell Ringer: Natural or Manmade Fiber? Activity Discuss fibers as evidence (power point) Create weave patterns Pre-Lab t-shirt activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Wednesday, 12/2 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze hair and fiber as evidence
Bell Ringer: T-shirt activity Hair and Fiber Observations and data collection Homework: Clothing label data collection
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Thursday, 12/3 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze dye properties
Bell Ringer: Record clothing label information on the chart Fiber Characteristics Lab (science lab)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Friday, 12/4 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Determine if hair and fiber evidence provides a strong connection to a suspect
Bell Ringer: Log on to computer Research Wayne Williams and the Atlanta Child Murders
(computer lab)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12RST9ELACC11-12WHST9
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 18 Monday, 12/7 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze hair, fiber and dye as evidence
Strength of hair and fiber as evidence
Bell Ringer: Read and discuss Wayne Williams letter Review Activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Tuesday, 12/8 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence
Analyze hair, fiber and dye as evidence
Strength of hair and fiber as evidence
Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Wednesday, 12/9 Skill Focus:Physical Evidence
Analyze glass as evidence Bell Ringer: Does a lightning strike create sand? discussion Discuss glass as evidence (power point) Glass observations and data collection
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Thursday, 12/10 Skill Focus:Physical Evidence
Analyze glass as evidence Bell Ringer: Why is Bulletproof Glass a misnomer? Activity Glass Lab (science lab)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Friday, 12/11 Skill Focus:Physical Evidence
Analyze glass as evidence Bell Ringer: Identify the direction of bullets through glass activity
Complete glass lab (science lab) Homework: Complete lab questions
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 19Benchmark Week #3
Monday, 12/14 All from week 1-18
All from week 1-18 Semester Review Activity SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, 4, & 5
Tuesday, 12/15 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 7th PeriodWednesday, 12/16 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 1st & 2nd PeriodsThursday, 12/17 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 3rd & 4th PeriodsFriday, 12/18 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 5th & 6th Periods
End 1st Semester
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 1 Monday, 1/4 FACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY / STUDENT HOLIDAYTuesday, 1/5 Skill Focus:
Questioned Documents
Identify components of a questioned document
Compare and contrast the components of a questioned document
Welcome back Bell Ringer: Write, in cursive, an assigned paragraph Discuss questioned documents and their components (power
point) Examine different types of documents Begin Analysis of Paper and Pencil Lab
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Wednesday, 1/6 Skill Focus:Questioned Documents
Compare and contrast the components of a questioned document
Bell Ringer: Write signatures in cursive and number Complete Analysis of Paper and Pencil Lab Ancient Papers Activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Thursday, 1/7 Skill Focus:Questioned Documents
Compare and contrast the components of a questioned document
Bell Ringer: Get into assigned groups and collect supplies for lab
Review the process and purpose of chromatography Ink Chromatography Lab
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Friday, 1/8 Skill Focus:Questioned Documents
Compare and contrast the components of a questioned document
Bell Ringer: Match the handwriting samples Compare ink activity Video clip from “National Treasure” Discuss types of invisible ink and development methods
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 2 Monday, 1/11 Skill Focus:Questioned Documents
Compare and contrast the components of a questioned document
Bell Ringer: Create invisible messages Review characteristics of handwriting analysis Trade paragraphs (from 1-6) and analyze the writing using the 12
characteristics Analyze handwriting on older documents
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Tuesday, 1/12 Skill Focus:Questioned Documents
Compare and contrast the components of a questioned document
Bell Ringer: Develop invisible messages Discuss difference between forgery and fraud Forged signatures activity Discuss The Cosey Case and forgeries
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12RST1
Wednesday, 1/13 Skill Focus:Questioned Documents
Identify the counterfeit safeguards on money
Bell Ringer: Who’s on the Money? Activity Review counterfeit safeguards and the Secret Service How money is made video clip Counterfeit money activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Thursday, 1/14 Skill Focus:Questioned Documents
Identify safeguards against identity theft
Bell Ringer: With a table partner, brainstorm safeguards for identity theft
Discuss identity theft (power point) Shredded document assignment
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Friday, 1/15 Skill Focus:Questioned Documents
Analyze history of espionage
Identify the pattern in a code or cipher
Bell Ringer: With a table partner, play Hangman game Discuss espionage, codes and ciphers (power point) Dancing Men Code Activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12RST1
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 3 Monday, 1/18 MLK HOLIDAY
Tuesday, 1/19 Skill Focus:All from week 1-12
All objectives from week 1 & 2 Bell Ringer: Lewis and Clark Expedition Activity Review
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Wednesday, 1/20 Skill Focus:Questioned Documents
All objectives from week 1 & 2 Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Thursday, 1/21 Skill Focus:Impressions and
Prints
Analyze impressions as evidence
Bell Ringer: Fingerprint Maze Activity Discuss categories and types of prints (power point) Create 10 finger print card With a table partner, identify prints
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 4
Friday, 1/22 Skill Focus:Impressions and
Prints
Analyze impressions as evidence
Bell Ringer: Print Matching Activity Create Balloon Prints Identify and Label Minutiae on balloon print
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 4
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 4 Monday, 1/25 Skill Focus:Impressions and
Prints
Analyze impressions as evidence
Bell Ringer: List the steps for lifting for prints Lifting prints lab Homework: Complete lab questions
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 4
Tuesday, 1/26 Skill Focus:Impressions and
Prints
Analyze impressions as evidence
Bell Ringer: List the steps for dusting for prints Dusting prints lab (science lab) Homework: Complete lab questions
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 4
Wednesday, 1/27Performance EssayEnglish
Skill Focus:Impressions and
Prints
Analyze impressions as evidence
Bell Ringer: Students will read and discuss “Disappearing Prints” article
Print development lab (science lab)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 4ELACC11-12RST2
Thursday, 1/28 Skill Focus:Impressions and
Prints
Analyze impressions as evidence
Bell Ringer: Students will sketch their shoe tread With a table partner, students will create an Impression
Evidence Notebook (iPad cart)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 4
Friday, 1/29 Skill Focus:Impressions and
Prints
Analyze impressions as evidence
Bell Ringer: Which Object? Activity Tire and Tool Marks as Evidence Activity Homework: Complete lab questions
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 4ELACC11-12RST2
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 5 Monday, 2/1 Skill Focus:Impressions and Prints
Analyze impressions as evidence
Bell Ringer: Students will review instructions for casting an impression
Shoe or teeth impression lab (science lab) Who’s Impression? Worksheet
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 4
Tuesday, 2/2 Skill Focus:Impressions and Prints
Analyze impressions as evidence
Bell Ringer: Students unscramble other types of prints Lip Print Activity Future of biometrics discussion
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 4
Wednesday, 2/3 Skill Focus:Impressions and Prints
Analyze impressions as evidence
Bell Ringer: Read and discuss The Jones Case Unmold impressions and identify captured unique features of
impression
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 4ELACC11-12RST2
Thursday, 2/4 Skill Focus:Impressions and Prints
Analyze impressions as evidence
Bell Ringer: Mini-Mystery with impression evidence Review Activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 4
Friday, 2/5 Skill Focus:Impressions and Prints
Analyze impressions as evidence
Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 4
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 6Benchmark Week #1
Monday, 2/8ENGLISH
Skill Focus:Serology and Blood
Spatter
Review blood composition and types
Bell Ringer: What Is Blood? Activity Discuss blood composition and blood types (power point) Blood Punnett Squares worksheet Homework: Record blood types of family (if known)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
Tuesday, 2/9MATH
Skill Focus:Serology and Blood
Spatter
Review blood typing procedures
Practice blood typing
Bell Ringer: Record blood types on the board Blood Typing Lab (science lab) Homework: Complete lab questions
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
Wednesday, 2/10ELECTIVES
All from weeks 1-5 All from weeks 1-5 Bell Ringer: Matching Activity Group Review
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4
Thursday, 2/11SCIENCE
All from weeks 1-5 All from weeks 1-5 Benchmark #1 SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4
Friday, 2/12SOCIAL STUDIES
Skill Focus:Serology and Blood
Spatter
Identify characteristics for blood spatter
Bell Ringer: Is it Blood Spatter? Activity Dexter video clip and discussion Blood Spatter Lab (Part 1)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 7 Monday, 2/15Winter HolidayTuesday, 2/16
Wednesday, 2/17Thursday, 2/18 FACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY / STUDENT HOLIDAYFriday, 2/19
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 8 Monday, 2/22 Skill Focus:Serology and Blood
Spatter
Identify characteristics for blood spatter
Bell Ringer: Get into groups and collect supplies Blood Spatter Lab (Part 2)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
Tuesday, 2/23 Skill Focus:Serology and Blood
Spatter
Identify characteristics for blood spatter
Bell Ringer: Get into groups and collect supplies Blood Spatter Lab (Part 3) (science lab) Homework: Complete lab questions
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
Wednesday, 2/24Performance EssayMath
Skill Focus:Serology and Blood
Spatter
Blood spatter as evidence
Bell Ringer: Make 10 blood vocabulary flash cards Sam Sheppard video clip Group discussion: Was Sam Sheppard guilty?
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3ELACC11-12RST4ELACC11-12WHST8
Thursday, 2/25 Skill Focus:Serology and Blood
Spatter
Blood spatter as evidence
Bell Ringer: Make 10 blood vocabulary flash cards Louis and the Cat Murder Mystery Review activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
Friday, 2/26 Skill Focus:Serology and Blood
Spatter
Review blood composition and type, blood typing procedures, characteristics of blood spatter, and blood as evidence
Unit test SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 9 Monday, 2/29 Skill Focus:DNA
Analyze DNA as evidence
Bell Ringer: Complete Punnett Square Activity Discuss DNA as evidence (power point)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
Tuesday, 3/1 Skill Focus:DNA
Analyze DNA as evidence
Determine teams for debate Research the O.J.Simpson case concentrating on the DNA
evidence (iPad cart)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3ELACC11-12RST1ELACC11-12RST9
Wednesday, 3/2Performance EssaySocial Studies
Skill Focus:DNA
Analyze DNA as evidence
Bell Ringer: DNA probability activity Reading DNA fingerprint activities (paternity and crime scene) Create DNA origami
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
Thursday, 3/3 Skill Focus:DNA
Analyze DNA as evidence
Bell Ringer: Get into teams to prepare for debate O.J. Debate Homework: One page opinion paper on the guilt or innocence
of O.J. Simpson
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3ELACC11-12WHST1
Friday, 3/4 Skill Focus:DNA
Analyze DNA as evidence
Bell Ringer: Log on to computer The Romanov Family and mitochondrial DNA (computer lab) Homework: Complete the Romanov assignment
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 10 Monday, 3/7 Skill Focus:DNA
Analyze DNA as evidence
Bell Ringer: With a table partner, discuss your opinion of what happened to the missing princess
Read articles about mandatory DNA collection Class discussion about mandatory DNA collection
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3ELACC11-12RST8
Tuesday, 3/8 Skill Focus:DNA
Analyze DNA as evidence
Bell Ringer: With a table partner, discuss what compensation should be given to a falsely imprisoned person
Innocence Project Assignment (iPad cart) Homework: Complete assignment
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
Wednesday, 3/9 Skill Focus:DNA
Analyze DNA as evidence
Bell Ringer: Review procedure for extracting DNA DNA extraction from a strawberry (science lab) Review
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
Thursday, 3/10 Skill Focus:DNA
Analyze DNA as evidence
Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
Friday, 3/11 Skill Focus:Toxicology (Poisons)
Analyze poisons as evidence
Bell Ringer: Famous poisonings in history matching activity Discuss poisons and their symptoms (power point) Pick a poison Homework: Research chosen poison
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3ELACC11-12RST1ELACC11-12RST9
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 11 Monday, 3/14 FACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY / STUDENT HOLIDAY
Tuesday, 3/15 All from weeks 1-10 All from weeks 1-10 Bell Ringer: Match the drug group to the description Discuss the Georgia Meth Project and its impact (iPad cart) Discuss Performance Assessment
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 3
Wednesday, 3/16Performance EssayScience
All from weeks 1-10 All from weeks 1-10 Performance Assessment SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, 3 & 4
Thursday, 3/17Early ReleaseProfessionalLearning(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th)
Skill Focus:Toxicology (Poisons)
Analyze poisons as evidence
Bell Ringer: Collect supplies for poison project Create a poison app using information from individual research Finish project if needed
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3ELACC11-12RST1ELACC11-12RST9
Friday, 3/18Early ReleaseProfessionalLearning (7th, 6th, 4th, 5th)
Skill Focus:Toxicology (Poisons)
Analyze poisons as evidence
Bell Ringer: Was Napoleon poisoned? Activity Present poison app Peer review from presentations
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 12 Monday, 3/21 Skill Focus:Toxicology (Drugs)
Review the functions of the brain
Identify the parts of the brain
Bell Ringer: Complete Brain Teasers Discuss the parts of the brain and their functions (power
point) Color and label the parts of the brain
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
Tuesday, 3/22 Skill Focus:Toxicology (Drugs)
Review the functions of the brain
Identify the parts of the brain
Mouse Party Internet assignment (computer lab) Homework: Complete assignment
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
Wednesday, 3/23 Skill Focus:Toxicology
(Drugs)
Identify the illegal drug trade Analyze the current drug
laws/prison sentences
Bell Ringer: With a table partner, brainstorm which countries are responsible for most of the smuggled drugs into the Unites States
In groups, complete The War on Drugs assignment
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3ELACC 11-12RST8ELACC11-12WHST4
Thursday, 3/24 Skill Focus:Toxicology
(Drugs)
Identify the illegal drug trade Analyze the current drug
laws/prison sentences
Bell Ringer: Match the sentence to the crime In groups, discuss mandatory sentences and changes that
need to be implemented
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3ELACC 11-12RST8ELACC11-12WHST4
Friday, 3/25 Skill Focus:Toxicology (Drugs)
Review each drug group and their effects
Review the illegal drug trade Analyze current drug
laws/prison sentences
Bell Ringer: With your table partner, discuss pros and cons to the legalization of marijuana
Research for the debate of the legalization of marijuana Homework: Complete preparation for debate and study for
quiz
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 13 Monday, 3/28 Skill Focus:Toxicology (Drugs)
Analyze the impact of the legalization of marijuana
Bell Ringer: Drug Quiz Get into groups and finalize debate preparations Legalization of Marijuana debate Homework: Summary paper
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3ELACC11-12WHST4
Tuesday, 3/29 Skill Focus:Toxicology (Drugs)
Analyze alcohol as a drug Bell Ringer: With a table partner, discuss the impact of prohibition
Discuss the history of alcohol (power point) Discuss alcohol as a drug (power point)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
Wednesday, 3/30Performance EssayElectives
Skill Focus:Toxicology (Drugs)
Analyze alcohol as a drug Bell Ringer: Mini Mystery with toxicology evidence BAC Lab Homework: Complete lab questions
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
Thursday, 3/31 Skill Focus:Toxicology (Drugs)
Review drug groups, drugs as evidence, drug laws, alcohol and poisons
Bell Ringer: With a table partner, write two review questions
Review Activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 3
SPRING BREAK!Friday, 4/1 Friday, 4/8
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 14Benchmark Week #2
Monday, 4/11 Skill Focus:Fire and Arson
Review the history of fire
Review the chemistry of fire
Bell Ringer: Draw a cartoon of how you believe man discovered fire
Discuss the history and chemistry of fire (power point) Create vocabulary flashcards
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4
Tuesday, 4/12 All from weeks 1-12 All from weeks 1-12 Bell Ringer: Matching Activity Review
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, 4 & 5
Wednesday, 4/13SCIENCE
All from weeks 1-12 All from weeks 1-12 Benchmark #2 (SLO Post test) SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, 4 & 5
Thursday, 4/14SOCIAL STUDIES
Skill Focus:Fire and Arson
Review the details of famous fires
Bell Ringer: With a table partner, discuss which details you remember from your teacher assigned fire
Research your assigned fire (iPad cart) Present brief synopsis of assigned fire to the class
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4ELACC11-12RST9ELACC11-12WHST1
Friday, 4/15ELECTIVES
Skill Focus:Fire and Arson
Identify when a fire is arson
Bell Ringer: With a table partner, list three reasons that fire scenes are difficult to investigate
Discuss characteristics of an arson event (power point) Video clip of arson dogs investigating a scene Review the traits of a serial arsonist
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 15Benchmark Week #2
Monday, 4/18ENGLISH
Skill Focus:Fire and Arson
Identify when a fire is arson
Bell Ringer: Is It Arson? Activity Arson Graphing Assignment Homework: Complete graph
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4
Tuesday, 4/19MATH
Skill Focus:Explosions
Review the history of explosions
Review the chemistry of explosions
Bell Ringer: Read the article, “ A History of Fireworks” and discuss with table partner
Discuss the history and chemistry of explosions (power point) Video on Alfred Nobel and the Nobel prize
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4ELACC11-12RST9ELACC11-12WHST1
Wednesday, 4/20 Skill Focus:Explosions
Analyze explosion crime scenes
Bell Ringer: Review vocabulary terms for explosions Discuss the procedure for explosion crime scene investigation
(power point) Discuss honeybees as bombs detectors Research the Smart Bomb (iPad cart)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4ELACC11-12RST9ELACC11-12WHST1
Thursday, 4/21 Skill Focus:Ballistics
Review the link between explosions and ballistics
Analyze ballistic evidence
Bell Ringer: Arson and Explosion Quiz Discuss ballistic evidence (power point) Research for gun control debate (iPad cart) Homework: Complete research
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4
Friday, 4/22 Skill Focus:Ballistics
Analyze ballistic evidence
Bell Ringer: Get into groups to prepare for debate Gun Control debate using current crime statistics One page essay that summarizes main points from debate
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4ELACC11-12RST9
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 16 Monday, 4/25 Skill Focus:Ballistics
Analyze ballistic evidence
Bell Ringer: Review how angle effects trajectory of a projectile Ballistics Graphing Assignment Homework: Finish graphs
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4ELACC11-12RST9
Tuesday, 4/26 Skill Focus:Ballistics
Analyze evidence in the JFK case
Analyze wound ballistics
Bell Ringer: With a table partner, discuss what you remember about the JFK case
Discuss wound ballistics (power point) Review the details of the JFK case (power point and video clip) Discuss the possibility of a 2nd shooter (What do the wound
ballistics suggest?)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4
Wednesday, 4/27 Skill Focus:Fire, Arson,
Explosions and Ballistics
Analyze wound ballistics
Review arson and explosions
Bell Ringer: With a table partner, discuss the recent changes to Georgia gun laws
Complete wound ballistics and the Revolutionary War activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4
Thursday, 4/28 Skill Focus:Fire, Arson,
Explosions and Ballistics
Fire, arson, explosions and ballistics
Bell Ringer: Matching Activity to create groups Top Secret Review Activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4
Friday, 4/29 Skill Focus:Fire, Arson,
Explosions and Ballistics
Fire, arson, explosions and ballistics
Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 17 Monday, 5/2 Skill Focus:Wildlife Forensics
Compare and contrast Wildlife C.S.I. to C.S.I.
Bell Ringer: With a table partner, brainstorm what circumstances warrant a crime investigation
Discuss Wildlife Forensics (power point) Review the details of Flight 1549 Homework: Research how often a bird interrupts an airplane
engine’s function
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Tuesday, 5/3 Skill Focus:Wildlife Forensics
Analyze wildlife evidence Bell Ringer: Record information from homework on the board Bird Feather Evidence lab (iPad cart)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Wednesday, 5/4 Skill Focus:Wildlife Forensics
Analyze wildlife evidence Bell Ringer: Is It Poaching? Activity Complete Bird Feather Evidence Lab (iPad cart) Discuss poaching laws and investigations
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Thursday, 5/5 Skill Focus:Wildlife Forensics
Analyze wildlife evidence Bell Ringer: Matching Activity to create groups Poaching Lab Review
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
Friday, 5/6 Skill Focus:Wildlife ForensicsCriminal Profiling
Analyze wildlife evidence Identify method used for
criminal profiling
Wildlife Forensics Quiz Discuss Criminal Profiling (power point) Review how criminal profiling aided in Wayne Williams case Profiling Activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2
AP ExamsMonday, 5/2 – AP Chem, AP Enviro Science, and AP PsychTuesday, 5/3 – AP Spanish LanguageWednesdays, 5/4 – AP English LiteratureThursday, 5/5 – AP CalculusFriday, 5/6 – AP US History, AP Studio Art
MilestonesTo be determined.
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 18 Monday, 5/9 Skill Focus:Criminal Case Study
Research and present a landmark criminal case
Bell Ringer: Review case list and sign up for case Begin research on case (computer lab)
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4ELACC11-12RST9ELACC11-12WHST1
Tuesday, 5/10 Skill Focus:Criminal Case Study
Research and present a landmark criminal case
Complete research on case (computer lab) Homework: Develop outline and synopsis of chosen case
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4ELACC11-12RST9ELACC11-12WHST1
Wednesday, 5/11 Skill Focus:Criminal Case Study
Research and present a landmark criminal case
Bell Ringer: Collect supplies for Case Study Scrapbook Case Study Scrapbook in class project
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4ELACC11-12RST9ELACC11-12WHST1
Thursday, 5/12 Skill Focus:Criminal Case Study
Research and present a landmark criminal case
Bell Ringer: Collect supplies and continue working on scrapbook Case Study Scrapbook in class project
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4ELACC11-12RST9ELACC11-12WHST1
Friday, 5/13 Skill Focus:Criminal Case Study
Research and present a landmark criminal case
Bell Ringer: Prepare for presentations Case Study presentations Peer Review of each presentation
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 4ELACC11-12RST9ELACC11-12WHST1
AP ExamsMonday, May 9 – AP Biology and AP Music TheoryTuesday, May 10 – AP Government Wednesday, May 11– AP English Language and AP MacroeconomicsThursday, May 12 – AP World History and AP StatisticsFriday, May 13 – AP Human Geography
MilestonesTo be determined.
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 19 Monday, 5/16 Skill Focus:Criminal Case Study
Research and present a landmark criminal case
Bell Ringer: Prepare for presentations Case Study presentations Peer Review of each presentation
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 &4ELACC11-12RST9ELACC11-12WHST1
Tuesday, 5/17 Skill Focus:All from week 1-17
All from week 1-17 Bell Ringer: Matching Activity to create groups Top Secret Adventure
SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 &4ELACC11-12RST9ELACC11-12WHST1
Wednesday, 5/18 Skill Focus:All from week 1-17
All from week 1-17 Bell Ringer: Work on review packet Review Game
SCSh 1-8SFS 1-5
Thursday, 5/19 Skill Focus:All from week 1-17
All from week 1-17 Bell Ringer: Work on review packet Review Activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1-5
Friday, 5/20 Skill Focus:All from week 1-17
All from week 1-17 Bell Ringer: Work on Review Packet Review Activity
SCSh 1-8SFS 1-5
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2015-2016
COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: School year 2015-2016
TEACHER(S): Angela Edwards
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 20BenchmarkWeek #3
Monday, 5/23 Senior Exams (Benchmark #3 – 5th, 6th, & 7th)
Tuesday, 5/24 Senior Exams (Benchmark #3 – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th) / Semester Exams (Benchmark #3 – 7th)
Wednesday, 5/25 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3 – 1st & 2nd)Thursday, 5/26 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3 – 3rd & 4th)Friday, 5/27 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3 – 5th & 6th)
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