CSI

= The Essential Questions for the Unit =

August 26- How is evidence used to back up claims in Science? Who killed Mr. Xavier? Assessing claims and evidence.

August 28- The Case of the Missing Meatballs, evidence and claims continued. Self-Assessment for the Scientific Method.

September 3- Crime Scene Sketches: complete your sketch if you didn't get it done in class. Look at the checklist to compare it to the criteria.

September 5- Rate yourself as an eye witness!

Sept 9- Eyewitness Basics- how reliable are eyewitnesses?

FACES- facial reconstruction software

September 17- Study for a quiz on Chapter 1 in the Forensics book scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 23. Here is a quizlet for review. [|Quizlet] Sign in to Prezi for a Chapter 1, Lesson 2 review. [|Prezi Link for Review]

September 19- Review Chapter 1. Introduction to Chromatography. Study for the quiz.

September 23- Quiz on Chapter 1. Portfolio September 25- Begin lipstick chromatography lab. Whose lipstick is it? Plan the lab, then do it! This is a formative assessment. You must have the first draft of this lab report complete by Monday when you come back to class.





October 1- Review and assess lipstick lab. Start work on SMART goals in Science.

October 3- Complete Science SMART goal using the googledoc you have. (Save a copy first with your name!) Prepare the Science section of your e-portfolio by copying the standards into the 8th grade section, etc. Here is where you can get the Science standards. https://sites.google.com/a/g-cacegypt.org/newmyer/

Students new to CAC, here's a template for your portfolio. [|e-portfolio template]

Here is a fun CSI challenge. [|For Fun]

October 7- Finish preparing for e-portfolio. Start the summative assignment for ink chromatography.

October 9- Complete the lab and write the conclusion for ink chromatography. This is due today! Check your work with the rubric before you turn it in on Moodle.

October 22- Revise the tire track conclusion and be ready to share it on Wednesday.

October 24- Here is a Quizlet to help you review the parts and function of a microscope. [|Microscope images]

October 31- Blood work! Use this rubric to prepare your conclusion for the blood typing. Upload you file to Moodle when you are done.

November 6- CSI Grand Finale! Who stole the missing masterpiece? Use your data and the list of suspects to find out where the evidence points. Who is the best suspect for this crime? Use this file to help you identify the criminal. Use this rubric to prepare your summary and submit your file on Moodle.

Here's an interesting article: Does blood type determine your personality? [|Blood Type and Personality]