Forensic Science Curriculum Module

Turn students into detectives as they investigate DNA, blood and fingerprint evidence

Students develop a thorough understanding of concepts such as Locard’s Principle, genetic principles of inheritance, and chromatography. They acquire skills through activities such as making an impression cast, analyzing altered documents, and modeling a DNA profile. In each unit of study (lab), students perform both skill and case activities.

The module culminates in a comprehensive culminating activity called The Case of the Silent Sentinel.

Forensic Science includes:

• Investigation literature and student guide, comprehensive Curriculum Guide, and a Curriculum Resources CD-ROM with a virtual lab
• Six units of study (labs), each with 4-6 skill activities and 4-6 case activities (55 activities total):
  • Unit 1: Fingerprint Evidence
  • Unit 2: DNA Evidence
  • Unit 3: Blood Evidence
  • Unit 4: Trace Evidence – Particles, Fibers, and Marks
  • Unit 5: Questioned Document Evidence
  • Unit 6: Comprehensive Inquiry Investigation
• A poster on fingerprinting.
• Storage cabinet with materials for 40 students in clearly labeled drawers