Chapter Two – CSI and Evidence Collection

  1. Standard: SFS1. Student will recognize and classify various types of evidence in relation to the definition and scope of Forensic Science
  2. Determine the proper technique to search, isolate, collect, & record physical & trace evid.
  3. Evaluate the relevance of possible evidence at the site of an investigation.
  4. Organize relevant info to accurately develop and submit both scene and analysis reports.
  5. Distinguish and categorize physical and trace evidence.
  1. Learning goals
  2. Know your VOCABULARY! Vocab Quiz: ______
  3. List IN ORDER and describe the 7 steps of CSI.
  4. What is the difference between biological and physical evid? Individual and class evid? Direct and circumstantial evid?
  5. Reading assignment: Read Ch 2!

Mandatory: Read Crime Scene Investigation Article (on paper) + answer questions

See BLOG: click on Chapter 2Click on Digging Deeper

  1. Read “Protecting the Crime Scene” + answer the questions on the BLOG
  2. + answer questions on BLOG
  3. (page 20) Read: Lessons from the JonBenet Ramsey Case
  4. Read about how to take crime scene photos. Know the 3 types of photos for your test!
  1. Writing Assignments

You must write one full, well written page – or more! (You MUST include ALL of your vocab words in your paper.)

  • (Page 20) – Lessons from the JonBenet Ramsey Case: Imagine that you are the first responder in this case. You have been reprimanded by your boss because you did not follow procedures and evidence was lost or destroyed. In order to keep your job, you must write a report answering the following questions from your boss:
  • What mistakes were made in securing the crime scene?
  • What specific kinds of evidence may have been compromised?
  • What could you have done differently to secure the crime scene and the evidence?
  1. Practical Activity

1. Classifying evidence

  • Biological vs. Physical; Class vs. Individual; Direct vs. Circumstantial

2. Complete the interactive activity on the TEXTBOOK WEBSITE on Chapter 2.

3. Activity 2-1 page37; Securing , Collecting and Packaging Lab Activity.

4. Activity 2-2 Page 41; Complete all parts

5. Search Pattern Lab – Be dressed to go outside.

6. Role Play- Types of investigative questions Activity: Truth Table – Liars’ Puzzle

  1. Chapter Review- Complete all review questions.
  1. Open notes QUIZ on the 7 S’s of CSI- Design a flow chart. Know all steps of CSI!

Test – STUDY!!! All articles and labs will be covered on your test.

Ch 1 & 2 Test date: ______