OCG - Forensic Science

• • S.1A.1 Ask questions to (1) generate hypotheses for scientific investigations, (2) refine models, explanations, or designs, or (3) extend the results of investigations or challenge scientific arguments or claims.
  • S.1A.2 Develop and use models to (1) understand or represent phenomena, processes, and relationships, (2) test devices or solutions, or (3) communicate ideas to others.
  • S.1A.3 Plan and conduct controlled scientific investigations to answer questions, test hypotheses, and develop explanations: (1) formulate scientific questions and testable hypotheses based on credible scientific information, (2) identify materials, procedures, and variables, (3) use appropriate laboratory equipment, technology, and techniques to collect qualitative and quantitative data, and (4) record and represent data in an appropriate form. Use appropriate safety procedures.
  • S.1A.4 Analyze and interpret data from informational texts and data collected from investigations using a range of methods (such as tabulation, graphing, or statistical analysis) to (1) reveal patterns and construct meaning, (2) support or refute hypotheses, explanations, claims, or designs, or (3) evaluate the strength of conclusions.
  • S.1A.5 Use mathematical and computational thinking to (1) use and manipulate appropriate metric units, (2) express relationships between variables for models and investigations, and (3) use grade-level appropriate statistics to analyze data.
  • S.1A.6 Construct explanations of phenomena using (1) primary or secondary scientific evidence and models, (2) conclusions from scientific investigations, (3) predictions based on observations and measurements, or (4) data communicated in graphs, tables, or diagrams.
  • S.1A.7 Construct and analyze scientific arguments to support claims, explanations, or designs using evidence and valid reasoning from observations, data, or informational texts.
  • S.1A.8 Obtain and evaluate scientific information to (1) answer questions, (2) explain or describe phenomena, (3) develop models, (4) evaluate hypotheses, explanations, claims, or designs or (5) identify and/or fill gaps in knowledge. Communictae using the conventions and expectations of scientific writing or oral presentations by (1) evaluating grade-appropriate primary or secondary scientific literature, or (2) reporting the results of student experimental investigations.
  • S.1B.1 Construct devices or design solutions using scientific knowledge to solve specific problems or needs: (1) ask questions to identify problems or needs, (2) ask questions about the criteria and constraints of the device or solutions, (3) generate and communicate ideas for possible devices or solutions, (4) build and test devices or solutions, (5) determine if the devices or solutions solved the problem and refine the design if needed, and (6) communicate the results.
  • (Health)Foundation Standard 7.1 Discuss the principles of infection control, personal protective equipment, and body substance isolation.
  • Foundation Standard 7.3 Apply safety techniques in the work environment.
  • Foundation Standard 7.5 Understand implications of hazardous materials.
  • (Law Enforcement)Unit E.2 Define the elements of a criminal law.
  • Unit E.3 Apply the law to a given scenario.
  • Unit M.1 Demonstrate knowledge and skill in responding to, securing, and preserving a crime scene.
  • Unit M.2 Identify the responsibilities of the coroner and EMS at a crime scene.
  • Unit M.3 Demonstrate standard forensic practices for collecting evidence.
  • Unit M.4 Describe the chain of custody and legal requirements for use of evidence at trial.
  • Unit N.1 Identify commonly abused substances.
  • Unit N.2 Describe the physical and psychological changes associated with specific substances.
  • Unit O.1 Identify the steps in a criminal procedure from arrest to conviction.
  • (Engineering) Unit B.1 Utilize problem-solving methods to solve real-world problems.
  • Prerequisite 8: Apply the knowledge learned in the study of STEM to provide solutions to human and societal problems in an ethical and legal manner.

Other Standards:  (List national or local standards students are expected to master in this course)

• • (1) Students will recognize and classify various types of evidence in relation to the definition and scope of Forensic Science.
  • (2) Students will use various scientific techniques to analyze physical and trace evidence.
  • (3) Students will analyze the use of toxicology, serology, and DNA technology in forensic investigations.
  • (4) Students will evaluate the role of ballistics, tool marks, and evidence of arson in forensic investigation.
  • (5) Students will evaluate the role of forensics as it pertains to medicolegal death investigation.