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FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTOFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONSCIENCE DEPARTMENTLAB FORENSIC SCIENCEGrade Level: 11-12Credits: 2.5BOARD OF EDUCATION ADOPTION DATE:AUGUST 30, 2010SUPPORTING RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN DISTRICT RESOURCE SHARINGAPPENDIX A: ACCOMMODATIONS AND MODIFICATIONSAPPENDIX B: ASSESSMENT EVIDENCEAPPENDIX C: INTERDISCIPLINARY CONNECTIONS

Course PhilosophyLab Forensic Science is the application of inquiry-based laboratory science skills to criminal and civil law. Incriminal cases, forensic science examines physical evidence that can be used to establish connections betweenindividuals and criminal events and circumstances. The application of the scientific method is essential toForensic Science – observation, collection of data, classification of evidence, examining relationships, formingand testing hypotheses and drawing conclusions are useful for determining the evidential value of crime sceneand related evidence. Students will learn to work in teams and utilize forensic science techniques, criticalthinking skills, problem-solving skills, and technology in order to analyze crime scene evidence. The ultimategoal is to provide the students with 21st Century Learning skills and an overall view of Forensic Science whichhas been subject to increased interest and popularity in recent years.Course DescriptionThis half-year laboratory course for juniors and seniors provides an introduction to the field of forensicscience. The course of study includes the applications of forensic science concepts (which involves biology,chemistry, and physics) to analyze and investigate evidence that may be discovered in a criminal investigation.Classroom activities include: laboratory investigations and activities, research projects, famous case studies,lab practicums, career exploration, and the infusion of technology throughout the scope of the course.

Freehold Regional High School DistrictCurriculum MapLab Forensic .12 B1-4 ;C1-3; D1-38.1.12 F1-29.1.12 A1, A49.1.12 F2, F6AssessmentsEssential QuestionsDiagnostic(before)Forensic Science is theintegration of corescientific disciplines.How has Forensic Science developed over time due toadvances in science, technology and society?How has science become integrated into the practice of law?How do fictitious portrayals of Forensic Science compare toreal-world Forensic Science?PretestStudent SurveyOral Questions andDiscussionAnticipatory SetQuestionsQuizzesChapter TestWritten AssignmentsOral ationsLab PracticumProjectsFinal Exam5.1.12 B1-4 ; C13; D1-38.1.12 F1-29.1.12 A1, A49.1.12 F2, F6Forensic scienceinvolves a variety ofcareers.What services does a crime lab provide to law enforcementpersonnel?Which professionals make up a crime scene unit?What contributions do the forensic scientists make to aninvestigation?What are the differences between perceived and actual rolesof forensic scientists?PretestStudent SurveyOral Questions andDiscussionAnticipatory SetQuestionsLab PracticumProjectsFinal Exam5.1.12 A1-35.1.12 B1-4 ; C13; D1-38.1.12 F1-29.1.12 A1, A49.1.12 F2, F6Crime scenes must beprocessed in aprocedural manner.Why must a crime scene be secured and processed in amethodical and procedural manner?How is the location and handling of evidence essential tocrime scene investigation?PretestStudent SurveyOral Questions andDiscussionAnticipatory SetQuestions5.1.12 A1-35.1.12 B1-4 ; C13; D1-35.2.12 E1-35.3.12 A1-6 ;B1-2 ; D18.1.12 F1-29.1.12 A1, A49.1.12 F2, F6Evidence determines themethod by which acrime has beencommitted.How is evidence used to determine whether a crime hasbeen committed?How are various types of evidence tested and analyzed?What is the value of different types of evidence?PretestStudent SurveyOral Questions andDiscussionAnticipatory SetQuestionsQuizzesChapter TestWritten AssignmentsOral ationsQuizzesChapter TestWritten AssignmentsOral ationsQuizzesChapter TestWritten AssignmentsOral ationsFormative(during)Summative(after)Lab PracticumProjectsFinal ExamLab PracticumProjectsFinal Exam4

Freehold Regional High School DistrictCourse Proficiencies and PacingLAB FORENSIC SCIENCEUnit TitleUnit #1: Introduction toForensic ScienceUnit #2: Crime SceneInvestigation andEvidenceCollectionUnit #3: Fingerprints andother PatternEvidenceUnit #4: Trace EvidenceUnit Understandings and GoalsForensic Science is the integration of core scientific disciplines.Forensic science involves a variety of careers.1. Students will recognize the major contributors to the development of ForensicScience including the advancements in tools, techniques, and crime labservices.2. Students will identify various specialty professions within the field of ForensicScience.3. Students will explain the differences between the perceived and actual roles ofa forensic scientist.Crime scenes must be processed in a procedural manner.Evidence is needed to determine the method by which a crime has been committed.1. Students will explain the procedures used to process a crime scene.2. Students will explain the proper way to classify and process evidence.Crime scenes must be processed in a procedural manner.Evidence is needed to determine the method by which a crime has been committed.1. Students will identify patterns and characteristics of various types of patternevidence.2. Students will demonstrate various procedures used by the forensic scientistwhen collecting and preserving impression evidence.3. Students will explain the importance of impression databases available toforensic scientists.Crime scenes must be processed in a procedural manner.Evidence is needed to determine the method by which a crime has been committed.1. Students will identify trace evidence characteristics that are most useful inforensic comparisons.2. Students will demonstrate procedures used by the forensic scientist whenprocessing trace evidence.3. Students will explain the importance of trace evidence databases available toforensic scientists.RecommendedDuration2 weeks3 weeks2 weeks2 weeks5

Unit TitleUnit #5: DocumentExaminationUnit #6: Serology and BloodPattern AnalysisUnit #7: DNAUnit #8: Forensic Pathologyand AnthropologyUnit Understandings and GoalsCrime scenes must be processed in a procedural manner.Evidence is needed to determine the method by which a crime has been committed.1. Students will identify the characteristics of questioned documents that are mostuseful in forensic comparisons.2. Students will demonstrate procedures used by forensic scientists to processquestioned documents.3. Students will explain the importance of evidence databases available toforensic scientists.Crime scenes must be processed in a procedural manner.Evidence is needed to determine the method by which a crime has been committed.1. Students will identify characteristics of body fluids that are most useful inforensic comparisons.2. Students will demonstrate procedures used by forensic scientists whenprocessing blood evidence.3. Students will explain the importance of evidence databases available toforensic scientists.Crime scenes must be processed in a procedural manner.Evidence is needed to determine the method by which a crime has been committed.1. Students will identify the characteristics of DNA that is most useful in forensiccomparisons.2. Students will demonstrate procedures used by the forensic scientist whenprocessing DNA evidence.3. Students will explain the importance of DNA databases available to forensicscientists.Crime scenes must be processed in a procedural manner.Evidence is needed to determine the method by which a crime has been committed.1. Students will identify the characteristics of human remains that are most usefulin forensic comparisons.2. Students will demonstrate procedures used by the forensic scientist whenprocessing human remains.RecommendedDuration2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks6

Freehold Regional High School DistrictLab Forensic ScienceUnit #1: Introduction to Forensic ScienceEnduring Understandings: Forensic Science is the integration of core scientific disciplines.Forensic science involves a variety of careers.Essential Questions: How has Forensic Science developed over time due to advances in science, technology and society?How has science become integrated into the practice of law? How do fictitious portrayals of Forensic Science compareto real-world Forensic Science? What services does a crime lab provide to law enforcement personnel?Which professionals make up a crime scene unit? What contributions do the forensic scientists make to an investigation?What are the differences between perceived and actual roles of forensic scientists?Unit Goals: Students will recognize the major contributors to the development of Forensic Science including the advancements in tools, techniques,and crime lab services.Students will identify various specialty professions within the field of Forensic Science.Students will explain the differences between the perceived and actual roles of a forensic scientist.Duration of Unit: 2 weeksNJCCCS: 5.1.12 B1-4, C1-3, D1-3; 8.1.12 F1-2; 9.1.12 A1, A4; 9.1.12 F2, F6Content, Themes, Concepts, andInstructional ResourcesGuiding / TopicalTeaching StrategiesAssessment StrategiesSkillsand MaterialsQuestionsWhat is forensic science andwhy has science becomeintegrated into the practice oflaw?Historical timeline of forensic scienceadvancements and development of earlycrime labsLocard’s Exchange PrincipleAdmissibility of evidence (Frye and Daubertdecisions)Role and responsibilities of the expertwitnessCurrent textbookNotes; HandoutsInternet; Mobile computer labcentersLaboratory Tools and SafetyEquipmentVideo; Multimedia resourcesClass notes via lecture, PowerPoint,Smartboard, overhead projector, and classdiscussionWritten tests and quizzesHands-on lab activities and cooperativegroup work such as: create a ‘table for 2’mini crime scene that tests student powersof observation and objectivity; use a white tshirt and magnifying glass to demonstrateLocard’s Evidence Exchange PrincipleLab; ActivityCommunity resources; GuestSpeakersWho are the major contributorsto the development of forensicscience?Historical timeline of forensic scienceadvancements and development of earlycrime labsLocard’s Exchange PrincipleAdmissibility of evidence (Frye and Daubertdecisions)Role and responsibilities of the expertwitnessCurrent Event ArticlesCurrent textbookNotes; HandoutsInternet; Mobile computer labcentersLaboratory Tools and SafetyEquipmentVideo; Multimedia resourcesCommunity resources; GuestSpeakersWorksheetsProject assessmentsResearch activitiessuch as famous case studiesusing trutv.comWebquestsClass notes via lecture, PowerPoint,Smartboard, overhead projector, and classdiscussionWritten tests and quizzesHands-on lab activities and cooperativegroup work such as: create a ‘table for 2’mini crime scene that tests student powersof observation and objectivity; use a white tshirt and magnifying glass to demonstrateLocard Evidence Exchange PrincipleLab; ActivityWorksheetsProject assessmentsResearch activitiessuch as “famous forensicscientists and theircontributions” or “careers inforensic science”7