Forensic Science
Chapters 1 &2 Intro and Types of Evidence Assignments
Name_______________________
period_____
Schoolwide Expectations for this unit:
Problem Solving: Students will…
1. use logical reasoning.
2. evaluate data and predict outcomes.
3. use technology to solve authentic problems.
4. be able to research.
5. evaluate data and predict outcomes.
Communication: Students will…
1. listen and view actively for a variety of purposes.
2. express self effectively.
3. write effectively for a variety of purposes/ reasons.
4. read critically.
5. use resources to communicate.
Civic/Social Responsibilities/Citizenship: Students will…
3. develop knowledge of levels of US government.
5. work as a collaborative team member.
Content Expectations: (AKA: Things you need to know by test date)
Chapter 1: Introduction to Forensic Science and the Law
Explain safety rules of the laboratory
Describe how scientific methods is used to solve forensic problems
Describe different jobs done by forensic scientists and the experts they consult
Describe the growth and development of forensic science through history
Describe federal rules of evidence
Distinguish among basic types of law in the criminal justice system
Chapter 2: Types of Evidence
Explain the difference between indirect and direct evidence
Describe what physical evidence is and provide examples
Distinguish individual evidence from class evidence
Determine the significance of class evidence
Homework:
1) Read chapter 1 pages 1-16
2) Chapter 1 Vocabulary (define the terms on the back of this sheet)
3) History of Forensic Science activity
4) Review p. 17 #1,4-10
5) Read chapter 2 pages 21-33
6) Chapter 2 Vocabulary (define the terms on the back of this sheet)
7) Probability & Class evidence activity
8) Can this evidence be individualized? Activity
9) Case Studies: Coral Eugene Watts, Ronald Cotton, Fracture Match, Richard
Crafts
10) Review p. 35 #1-15
11) Assessment
12) PROJECT: Both Sides of the Issue- Public information on Registered Sex
Offenders
Chapter 1 Vocabulary
1. forensic science/
criminalistic
2. evidence
3. Lockard principle
4. statutory law
5. case law
6. civil law
7. criminal law
8. misdemeanor
9. felony
10. probable cause
11. Miranda rights
12. booking
13. arraignment
Chapter 2 Vocabulary
1. testimonial evidence/ direct evidence
2. physical evidence
3. indirect evidence
4. circumstantial evidence
5. individual evidence
6. class evidence
7. probative value
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evidentiary hearing
bail
grand jury
indict
plea bargain
violation
infraction
probative
material witness
hearsay
expert witness
Frye standard
Daubert ruling