April 24, 2012
Remember to please bring any hair samples you have access to (inside a labeled ziploc bag). I'm looking for cats, dogs, rabbits, etc.
Homework: Read "Case Files - Hair Evidence" on pg.# 422. Answer the following questions (Have these read for me to check):
1) What evidence was found at the crime scene?
2) What evidence was located with the help of a tip?
3) What evidence was presented by the district attorney?
4) How were forensics analysts able to positively link Markhasev's DNA to this crime?
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April 22, 2012
Remember to review Chapter 5 for your test. The following sheet will be helpful to review (along with your own notes) unique/key information from your classmates' presentations.
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April 2, 2012
Find a current article on a specific drug (not category). Choose an article that interests you and is related to the concepts we have discussed in class: dependencies, enforcement, research, medicinal use, indirect effects, unintended consequences, etc.
Email me the article or show it to me by Thursday, Apr 5.
Create a short presentation (a few PowerPoint slides, a poster, etc) which include the title, author, date, source, synopsis, conclusions. Prepare to present Tuesday (Apr 10)
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March 5, 2012
1) Choose an object (any object you can bring to class - something you normally do not have with you)
2) Make a list of its physical and chemical properties. Use what you can around your home to determine as many properties as you can.
If you need help refer to Ch. 4 in the text (pg. 108-115, 120-125)
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March 1, 2012
The Ch. 3/Fingerprint test will be Monday, Mar 5. Review according to what was discussed in class. Email me anytime.
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February 28, 2012
To help review for your Ch. 3/fingerprint test complete the following in your book:
Pg. 103 - #1-10
Pg. 104/105 - Application and Critical Thinking - # 1, 3, 4
Remember you can access some review material through the online textbook site. Also, the powerpoints we used for this unit are also posted in the PowerPoint folder (left hand side)
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February 18, 2012
***Using what we learned Friday, determine your personal 'primary grouping ratio'. Make a chart similar to the one in used in the example from the Friday's handout (I've attached the handout from class below). ***
I will be checking your work Wednesday and we will discuss our findings.
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February 16, 2012
Go to :
Answer the following questions:
1) Why are autopsies performed?
2) How does an autopsy get initiated?
3) What are the costs associated with autopsies?
4) Why is it important for an autopsy to be performed soon after the time of death?
5) What are the benefits of a second autopsy? What are the shortcomings of the second autopsy?
Be ready to discuss answers tomorrow.
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February 14, 2012
Finish the assignment from class including the questions 1-5
3) Use the information in figure 2 to describe the habitat in which the cookies were made or packed with the diamonds.
4) How can you explain the presence of the Australian fungi in the evidence?
5) Could fungi be used to identify the source of stolen artifacts smuggled from theSahara? Explain your answer.
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February 9, 2012
Read and outline/take notes : Ch 3 pg 84-95 (up to 'quick review')
Answer the following:
1) List six types of physical evidence derived from human or other animal sources commonly found at crime scenes.
2) Using figure 3-1 (pg. 85), what other variables might affect the powder stains left on a piece of clothing or other physical evidence?
3) What are the two methods used by forensic scientists when examining physical evidence? What are the differences between the two?
4) Compare and contrast individual and class characteristics; use examples if it helps.
5) What is the value of class evidence and why is this important is making a case to a jury?
Be read to discuss these Monday. Class will be held in the Front Room next week.
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February 7, 2012
Pg. 79-80 - Ch.2 Review
Complete #11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29 before tomorrow's class.
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February 6, 2012
I have created a folder within "Daily Assignments" which will contain the PowerPoint presentations we sometimes use in class for notes. Please let me know if you are unable to access the presentations.
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February 2, 2012
Read and take notes - Pg. 63-69
DUE Friday Feb 3:
- #6 - Pg. 81
- Pelvis comparison handout
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January 30, 2012
(We will finish on Thursday, but make sure you have these questions with you for class!)
Murder on Truit Street Video
1) What are some similarities between this crime and what we have learned?
a. Securing the crime scene
b. Collection of evidence
c. Documentation of evidence
d. Crime-lab units
e. Deductive reasoning
2) What role and importance does the evidence found play into how the crime gets solved?
a. How do the investigators use eye-witness information and confessions to help solve the case?
3) What are questions you have after viewing this crime video?
4) What are things you want to know more about based on the video?
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January 28, 2012
Complete online Ch. 2 Multiple Choice and True/False (I will record your best attempt).
Due Monday Jan 30
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Dec. 13, 2011
Try these versions:
Final Part 1
Final Review Outline
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Dec 11, 2011
This may help you as you prepare for Thursday's exam:
Final Exam Review Outline
Hair PowerPoint:
Hair Analysis
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Dec 9, 2011
Final - Part 1 - DUE WEDNESDAY DEC 14
Chapter 4 Text - PowerPoint
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Nov 17, 2011
Ch. 3 Resources:
Fingerprint PowerPoint
Chapter 3 Text - PowerPoint
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Nov 16, 2011
1) Be sure you HAVE completed both Multiple Choice and True/False online assignments for Ch. 3.
2) Complete Ch. 3 Review Questions (1-24) and Applications and Critical Thinking (1-4) in text (pg.# 103-105) ----> FOR FRIDAY
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Nov 5, 2011
1) Using your article create a PowerPoint presentation - DUE: TUESDAY Nov 8
Slides should include the following:
1) Title
2) Publication date? (When was this article written?)
3) Publication source? (Where was the article found?)
4) Summarize article
5) What are 3-5 things you learned from the article?
6) What is the connection to science or, what role did science play in the article?
7) Are there any connections between the article and what we have learned so far in class? Explain.
--->Remember to email your work to me (ssheikh@newmanboston.org)
2) If you or your friends have pets, please collect some hair and bring it to class in a ziploc bag. Thank you!
3) Be ready for a vocab quiz Monday or Tuesday.
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Nov 3, 2011
1) Print and bring article to class
2) Complete Ch. 3 Multiple Choice quiz ONLINE
For those having trouble registering online---> Look under Oct 14 below and follow directions, when you login be sure you click 'Join a Class' at the top, right of the main screen to enter class code.
Textbook website/login
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Oct 26, 2011
Complete the tasks on the attached document - (HW - Oct-26)
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Anthropometry notes (Anthropometry)
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Oct 20/21, 2011
1) Read pg. 45-55 - take notes (attached PowerPoint can also be used - Chapter 2 notes - Crime Scene)
2) Text - Pg. 80 - Application and Critical Thinking - #1-3
DUE: Friday, Oct 21
3) Read/take notes pg. 61-75
4) Text - Pg. 80-81 - Application and Critical Thinking - #4-7
DUE: Monday, Oct 24
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Oct 14, 2011
1) Finish 3 case study questions
2) Register/Create Login for Online Textbook Resources - Directions for Accessing Online Textbook Resources
3) Study for Chapter 1 quiz using vocab, class notes, case study, and text.
DUE : Tuesday, Oct 18
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Oct 13, 2011
Case Reading - "Detection of Curare in the Jascalevich Murder Trial"
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