Unit 6
Anthropology, Ecology, Entomology and Palynology/mycology
Period 4 Calendar
Period 6 Calendar
Chapter 9.1: Forensic Anthropology
Anthropology: Students will apply their knowledge of the human skeletal system to determine information about a victim (approximate age, build, gender and race).
Research:
Practice:
Analyze:
Examine the bones from the crime scene and build a victim profile.
Highlight possibilities from the missing persons list
Add fictional people to the list!
Chapter 10.1: Forensic Ecology
Ecology: Students will identify the various fields of forensic ecology, how scientific classifications are made and how ecology can be used in a forensic investigation.
Research:
Practice:
Notes Quiz
Analyze: None
Chapter 10.3: Forensic Botany
Botany: Students will describe different ways plant evidence may be applicable to forensic investigations.
Research:
Practice:
Notes quiz
Analyze:
Interpret crime scene observations and data
Identify victims A (&B?) from missing persons list and examine pictures of their home for clues
Chapter 10.2: Forensic Entomology
Entomology: Students will use insect evidence in conjunction with stages of decay to estimate PMI while accounting for factors that influence normal insect development and recruitment.
Research:
Practice:
Analyze:
Interpret crime scene evidence
Analyze Autopsy reports to determine C.O.D and develop M.O. for killer
Identify victims C+D from missing persons list and examine pictures of their home for clues
Find a suspect.
Chapter 10.4: Palynology and Mycology
Palynology and Mycology: Students will analyze and interpret pollen and spore evidence in the lense of a forensic investigation.
Research:
Practice:
FF: The Dirty Deed video
Notes quiz
Analyze:
Interpret crime scene evidence
Research to find more information about your suspect and build your case.
Unit 6 Assessment
ASSESSMENT
Written exam