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ASSIGNMENTS
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SPECIFICS
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| Criminalistics by Saferstein | Chapter 13--pages 361-399 |
| Crime Scene by Ragle | Chapter 7--pages 251-286 |
| Class Notes | PowerPoint--You
will need a password. Click here; enter
the password; and view the presentation DNA Terminology |
| Activities |
DNA Outline |
| Labs |
RFLP testing PCR and Electrophoresis Lab What's in Your Genes?--STR Lab |
| Technology |
VIRTUAL
LABS DNA Internet Scavenger Hunt
(see info below) |
| Possible Projects |
Opinion Paper--Trial
of the Century; OJ Simpson Case Study |
| Articles |
DNA Fingerprinting |
| Other |
Video |
| Anatomy Independent Study | Cell Structure and Function |
| Review |
Criminalistics:
An Introduction to Forensic Science |
| Assessments | Performance
Assessment DNA Quest--In Search of Innocence (Power Point Presentation) Written Knowledge and Analysis Test |
| DNA LABS--HBO has a tutorial on DNA profiling on their autopsy page. Find the program Autopsy and then click on Evidence 101. Observe, take notes, and compare the various types. |
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PCR--DNA
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Elecrophoresis Set Up
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Student Pipetting
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| DNA Scavenger Hunt | DNA Background Information |
| Each of you comes to this class with a wide range of knowledge concerning DNA. This scavenger hunt will give you the opportunity to show what you know and to discover that which you"forgot". You will be asked various questions and then given websities to help you find the answers. Use the worksheet provided in class. If you already know the correct answer and are confident about its accuracy, go to the next question. |
Websites for help: |
| CASE STUDIES |
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There are several websites that give case studies showing the use of DNA evidence in the courtroom. Read those found on the Canadian DNA Data Bank. How does their history of DNA uses match with those of the U.S.? Then look on the Crime Library for DNA Revolution. How will you be able to use this website during this unit? |
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A. Take notes over the video: Trial of the Century. In addition, you may wish to obtain extra background and evidence information from the internet, like the crime library. B. Fill in the argumentation graphic organizer to arrange your ideas and back your opinions with evidence. C. Write opinion paper stating your belief on his guilt or innocence. Within the paper, describe at least 5 pieces of evidence and how they support your belief. Highlight each piece of evidence as it appears in your paper. D. Based on your belief, discuss how you would have defended or prosecuted O.J. Be sure to discuss his means, motive and opportunity. |
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SCORING
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Extending 4 |
Expected 3 |
Developing 2 |
Developing 1 |
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| The Original Case | Effectively and creatively communicates the evidence and facts of the original trial or case | Effectively communicates the evidence and facts of the original trial or case | Has difficulty in understanding the evidence and/or facts of the original trail or case | Misrepresents evidence and facts of the original trial or case |
| Presentation of Prosecution or Defense | Presents a convincing case based on the evidence and scientific facts | Presents a case based on the evidence and scientific facts | Presents cases that is confusing and not very convincing | Presents case that is not convincing and may actually misrepresent the facts |
| Forensic Evidence | Evidence is accurate, detailed, and leads to the means, motive and opportunity of the suspect | Evidence is accurate but not detailed. May lead to the suspect | Some evidence missing or not detailed. Means, motive and/or opportunity lacking | Evidence is poor or missing and does not lead to the suspect |
| Communication and Writing Skills | Paper is well-developed, easily understood, and free of mechanical errors | Paper is well-developed; may contain some mechanical errors | Paper is not well-developed or contains several mechanical errors | Paper is poorly developed and difficult to understand; may include many mechanical errors |
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TRIAL OF THE CENTURY--O.J. SIMPSON