Forensic Investigation Curriculum (pdf) - Darien Public Schools

UNIT 2: The Crime Scene
Essential Question 1: How is a crime scene identified and processed?
Essential Question 2: What types of evidence might be found at a crime scene, and how
is each recognized, collected, stored, and processed?
CONTENT KNOWLEDGE OBJECTIVES
Initial Understanding:
� Describe the characteristics of a crime scene.
� List the types of physical evidence that might be found at a crime scene.
� Sequence the steps in securing and processing a crime scene.
Developing an Interpretation:
� Summarize Locard‟s exchange principle and its application to a crime scene.
� Explain the responsibilities of crime scene professionals.
� Define chain of custody and its importance.
Making Connections:
� Describe the steps for identifying, collecting, and processing different types of
evidence.
� Demonstrate proper technique for collecting, packaging, and storing evidence
collected from a mock crime scene.
� Sketch and photograph a mock crime scene.
Taking a Critical Stance:
� Distinguish between direct and circumstantial evidence.
� Compare and contrast the different ways to search a crime scene.
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