Forensic Investigation Curriculum (pdf) - Darien Public Schools

SECTION I – Course Information
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
Statement of Philosophy 5
Program Goals 5
Overview 6
Essential Questions 6
Process Skills 7
Student Performance Summary 8
Grading Guidelines 9
SECTION II – Units of Study
Summary of Units 11
Unit 1 Introduction to Forensic Science 12
Unit 2 The Crime Scene 19
Unit 3 Fingerprints 25
Unit 4 DNA Fingerprinting 32
Unit 5 Serology (Blood typing and pattern analysis) 38
Unit 6 Forensic Anthropology & Odontology 45
Unit 7 Forensic Entomology 52
Unit 8 Trace Evidence (Hair & fibers, pollen, paint, etc.) 58
Unit 9 Forensic Toxicology 67
Unit 10 Document Analysis & Ballistics 75
SECTION III- Summary of Related Goals and Standards
The Connecticut Framework: K-12 Curricular Goals and Standards 83
National Standards 86
SECTION IV- Learning Resources
Supplemental Resources 88
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