Forensic science is a 1\2 year course for 7th or 8 grade students.
The goal of the middle school forensic science class is two-fold: to make students
better writers and to give them an understanding of the basic techniques used by
forensic scientists today. Students will be engaged in safe lab practices several days
a week. They will utilize forensic software, supplies, videos, laboratory kits, as well as
a recently published forensic science textbook written specifically for middle school.
Students will also keep a laboratory journal in which to record their lab reports weekly.
These lab reports will include a list of lab supplies used, a scientific hypothesis, the
steps they followed during the lab, observations, as well as a conclusion. Students
will be asked to record data tables and perform mathematical calculations on their
journal.
From a science perspective, students will be introduced to basic forensic techniques
that include: fingerprinting, classification of evidence, blood spatter analysis,
handwriting analysis, chromatography, hair analysis, footwear and tire impressions,
tool mark analysis, textile microscopy, and DNA extraction.
The goal of the middle school forensic science class is two-fold: to make students
better writers and to give them an understanding of the basic techniques used by
forensic scientists today. Students will be engaged in safe lab practices several days
a week. They will utilize forensic software, supplies, videos, laboratory kits, as well as
a recently published forensic science textbook written specifically for middle school.
Students will also keep a laboratory journal in which to record their lab reports weekly.
These lab reports will include a list of lab supplies used, a scientific hypothesis, the
steps they followed during the lab, observations, as well as a conclusion. Students
will be asked to record data tables and perform mathematical calculations on their
journal.
From a science perspective, students will be introduced to basic forensic techniques
that include: fingerprinting, classification of evidence, blood spatter analysis,
handwriting analysis, chromatography, hair analysis, footwear and tire impressions,
tool mark analysis, textile microscopy, and DNA extraction.
