Welcome Back!
1. Complete the student information
sheet.
2. Copy the objective
Objective: SWBAT define forensic
science and relate observation skills to
their use in forensic science
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AGENDA
Introduce yourself
Class Procedures/ Expectations
What is Forensics?
Homework 
Introduce Yourself
Name
Favorite TV Show
How to Pass
There is no secret to doing well in
school. To pass any class just do the
four following things:
1. Show up every day.
2. Pay attention.
3. Always do your best work.
4. Behave.
Survey
Learning Styles
Class Expectations for
Teacher and Student
 RESPECT:
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Your teacher
Your classmates
Yourself
Grading
You can only get an A, B, C, or F.
Your grade in this class will be based on these
Assignments:
Projects/ Laboratory Reports
Classwork/Participation
Homework
Quizzes
Tests
Procedures:
Entering the Classroom
– Catalyst
– Words of the Day
Entering the Classroom Late
If you are absent
Classroom Managers
Quiet Signal
Sharpening Pencils
Hall Passes
Participation
Dismissal
Discipline Procedures
Consequences for misbehavior::
No Learning
Phone call to your parents/guardians
Detention
Discipline Referral
Positive Consequences
Positive Learning Environment
Positive note or call home
Field trips
Supplies
Everyday you should bring:
a three ring binder with paper
5 colored divider tabs
a composition book
pencils or pens (blue or black only)
Textbook
*you should have these in class by Friday,
September 10th, for a quiz grade!
What is Forensic Science??
Teamwork makes the Dream work
Introduce yourself to your teammates
On the big sheet of paper answer:
1. What is forensic science?
2. What do forensic scientists do?
Forensic Science
Applying scientific knowledge to
legal cases
Forensic Scientist
Forensic scientists:
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Collect,
Document, and
Analyze evidence
Then serve as expert witnesses in court
Observations
I will show you a picture for a few
seconds
Then, you will answer questions
about the picture
Look carefully.
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Picture # 1
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Questions- Picture # 1
1. How many vehicles are shown in the
picture?
2. What was the man wearing?
3. Was it daytime or nighttime?
4. What color was the car?
5. Where was the picture taken?
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Picture # 2
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Questions Picture # 2
1. What color shirt was the little boy wearing?
2. What type of building was pictured in the
background?
3. How many people were facing back?
4. What was the little boy holding?
5. How many people were wearing shorts?
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Picture # 3
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Questions- Picture # 3
1. How many people were in the
picture?
2. Who was sitting down?
3. Describe the little girl’s hair.
4. Where was the picture taken?
5. Was there a door or window in the
picture? If yes, was it open or closed?
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Class Discussion
Did everyone answer the questions
correctly?
Why did everyone’s answers differ?
Did you do better on the first, second
or last picture? Why do you think so?
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How to be a Good Observer
Observe systematically—
Start at one part of a crime scene and
run your eyes slowly over every
space.
Slowly look at every part of a piece of
evidence.
Do not assume that later on you will
be able to remember everything.
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How to be a Good Observer
Turn off filters—
 Do not pay attention to only what you
think is important.
 On a crime scene you will not know what
will turn out to be important.
 Pay attention to all the details in your
surroundings.
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Answer the questions
The police are depending on you to
catch the robbers
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Check your Answers
1. Did you get everything right?
2. Did you “see” something that wasn’t
there?
3. Did different people remember
different things? If so, why?
4. What does this tell you about the
validity of eyewitness accounts?
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Homework
Class supplies Due Friday!
a three ring binder with paper
5 colored divider tabs
a composition book
pencils or pens (blue or black only)
Let’s work together to have a
great school year!
Exit Ticket
Write one thing you learned today.
Scavenger Hunt
You will have 10 minutes to find the
things around the classroom
When you are finished turn in your
paper to me
Winners will be rewarded 
Welcome to AP Biology!
Catalyst: Please pick up a colored piece
of paper and markers/colored pencils
from the supply table.
Make a “Name Hut”
Include your name and other information
about you
Contact Information
 Ms. Gladden
 Home #: 404-963-1443
 School #: 404-802-4420
 E-mail: pgladden@atlanta.k12.ga.us
BIG GOALS
All students will earn a 3 or higher on
the College Board AP Exam
All students will write and perform an
independent college level experiment
Class Expectations for
Teacher and Student
 RESPECT:
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–
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Your teacher
Your classmates
Yourself
REQUIREMENTS
Attend a minimum of 2 after school
sessions per month
Read all text and supplementary materials
as assigned and be prepared to discuss in
class.
Participate in class discussions and
activities.
Complete exams, projects, laboratory
assignments and reports ON TIME.
Discipline Procedures
Consequences for misbehavior:
Negative  Consequences:
No Learning
Phone call to your parents/guardians
Detention
Discipline Referral
Positive Consequences
Positive Learning Environment
Positive note or call home
Ticket System *to be discussed
“Wall of Fame” and “Student of the
Month” board
Grading
You can only get an A, B, C, or F.
Your grade in this class will be based on
these Assignments:
Lab Notebook/Written Lab Reports 50%
Tests/Projects/Quizzes
25%
Homework/Participation/Daily work 25%
*** Each student is required to complete a
science project (no exceptions).
Procedures:
 Entering the Classroom
– Catalyst
– Words of the Day
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Entering the Classroom Late
If you are absent
Classroom Managers
Getting the Teacher’s Attention
Quiet Signal
Sharpening Pencils
Hall Passes
Participation
Responding to consequences
Cheating
Dismissal
Scavenger Hunt
In your color groups, search through
the course syllabus to find important
answers.
First group to finish earns 2 tickets
each
All groups who finish within given
time receive 1 ticket each
Exit Ticket- Goals
Write your goals for this course
2 or more goals
Homework
Syllabus signed
Class supplies
Student information form