Forensic Science Sneak Peek

  • Chapter View
    • Objectives
      Objectives outline what students will learn in the chapter, including the many new skills they will acquire in the study of forensic science.
    • Background Information
      Background information sets the stage for the teacher and student to begin exploration and investigation into a new topic.
    • Case Studies
      Case Studies of real life crimes bridges the connection between the role forensic science plays in solving criminal cases and what students are studying in the classroom.
    • Exploratory Activities
      Exploratory activities are used to introduce topics and teach students the skills necessary to complete investigations.
    • Lab Investigations
      Lab investigations are included in each chapter so students can investigate problems and use their skills to develop empirical data that will lead them to supportable conclusions.
  • Assessment
    • Analysis Questions
      Investigations often include Analysis Questions to gauge student understanding of the lab activity. Answers (Teacher Edition) are located nearby.
    • Checkpoint Questions
      Checkpoint Questions serve as an end-of-chapter assessment. Answers (Teacher Edition) are located nearby. Additional chapter ending test may be generated with the ExamView test generator (see the Technology Tab).
    • Writing Assignments
      Writing assignments, in addition to the case study, give the students opportunities to write both formally and informally to communicate ideas effectively. Research projects, structured controversy, opinion papers, and lab results and conclusions are examples of writing assignments.
    • Additional Projects
      Additional projects or extended activities let the students investigate either independently or as a class.
  • Teacher Notes
    • Teacher Notes
      Teacher Notes assists the teacher by providing background information or where to locate additional information or materials.
    • Classroom Activity
      Classroom Activity suggests a related activity tied to the reading.
    • Classroom Discussion
      Class Discussion offers suggestions on leading the class through discussions or exercises.
    • Advance Prep
      Advance Prep provides direction to the teacher on how to prepare for the activity.
    • Procedural Notes
      Procedural Notes provide direction during the activity.
  • Resources
    • History of Forensic Science
      The History of Forensic Science section is an interesting look at the evolution of forensic science.
    • Appendices
      Appendix A is the DEA Schedules of Controlled Substances.

      Appendix B       is the DEA Federal Trafficking Penalties: Marijuana.

      Appendix C lists the Federal Trafficking Penalties for various types of drugs.
    • Glossary
      The Glossary appears in the back of the book.
    • Index
      The Index is a reference tool to locate, by page number, particular topics.
    • Further References & Reading
      Further references and reading, including books, articles, films and videos, and Web sites are provided for the interested student or teacher.
  • Student Notes
    • Key Terms
      Key Vocabulary Terms are used in context and appear in nearby boxes.
    • News Articles
      Actual News Articles related to forensic science.
    • Factoids
      Factoids include interesting facts related to the topic or chapter.
    • General Information
      General Information relating to the topic or chapter.
    • Amusement
      An Amusing article, anecdote or rhyme relating to the topic or chapter.
  • Technology
    • Interactive Web Site (Student)
      The Interactive Web Site for students features SCSI (Student Crime Scene Investigator) which includes an interactive pre-test, a virtual autopsy and links to SciLinks and other resources. Also available is a section for parents called "Parents Corner."
    • Interactive Web Site (Teacher)
      The Interactive Web Site for teachers includes an overview of each chapter, as well as information found in the Teacher Resource CD.
    • NSTA SciLinks
      NSTA SciLinks are integrated Web resources available to students, teachers, and parents.
    • Teacher Resources CD
      The Teacher Resource CD provides additional support in the form of blackline masters, time charts, PowerPoint presentation, and materials lists. PowerPoints now come in fixed and "design-your-own" formats, with an image bank for each chapter.
    • Exam View Test Generator
      The user-friendly test generator with ExamView software allows teachers to build customized tests with objectives that are correlated to the National Science Education Standards.
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