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__Friday,May 29, 2009__ **Today in Class:** FINAL is Monday, June 1, 9:30am in Room 318 > **Handouts:** Final Study Guide > > __Tuesday, May 26, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** Continued with Document Analysis....Erasures > FINAL FOR SENIORS: Monday, June 1, 9:30am- location will be ROOM 318 > Topics on Final: Fibers, Blood Spatter, Crime Scene Project, Forensic Psychology (Serial Killers), Odontology, DrugTesting > > > > __Thursday, May 7, 2009__ > **Today in Class:**
 * FINAL REVIEW. The final will cover past tests and powerpoints, and the note sheets that follow the powerpoints.
 * All of the links are below, for the powerpoints and notes. Open up the Study Guide link to see the dates from the wikispace that correlate with the topics on the Final.
 * It will be approximately 100 multiple choice and some short answer.

> > __Wed, May 6, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** Continue watching //Pay it Forward// > //TO ALL SENIORS GOING ON COMMUNITY SERVICE: YOU MAY TURN IN YOUR TEXTBOOKS NOW. REPLACEMENT COST IS $ 72.99// > > __Tuesday, May 5, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** started watching //Pay it Forward-// examples of drugs on society, as well as making positive changes in other people's lives > > __Monday, May 4, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** Debate on pros and cons of Random Drug/Tobacco Testing in Schools > > __Friday, May 1, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** Did the Spot Testing lab and the TLC Lab > **Handouts: ** > **Homework:** Have both labs completed for Monday > > > __Thursday, April 30, 2009__ > **Today in Class:**
 * Finish //Pay it Forward//
 * Demo on Drug separation using Thin Layer Chromatography


 * Period 3- went over questions on back of 'Impact of Drugs on Society' article. Handed out Spot Test, and started to color it
 * Period 6 **-** viewed Drug Powerpoint, watched CM run and win in the finals of the Penn Relays!


 * Handouts:** Spot Testing (of Drugs) [[file:Spot Testing.doc]]. Handout of Chapter 7 reading homework to Period 6 (copier broken earlier)
 * Homework:** Read pages 131-138 (Chapter 7, Drugs). Read the handout on Spot Testing

__Wednesday, April 29, 2009__ CSI- most seniors absent __Tuesday, April 28, 2009__ CSI- most seniors absent

__Monday, April 27, 2009__ > **Handouts:** here is the Chapter 7 Drug powerpoint > **Homework:** Read the article entitled "The Impact of Drugs on Society" > > > __Wednesday, April 22, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** Went over the 19 questions from yesterdays article. Handed out another Tooth Numbering Chart for you to color in and practice labeling and numbering. Here is the article with the answers highlighted > **Handouts:** A practice Tooth Numbering System Chart (see link below under April 13) > **Homework:** Assessment on Odontology tomorrow- covering all materials. Be sure you know the Universal Tooth Numbering System, the information in the Student Notes, the information that you collected and learned from doing the labs, and the information in the 19 questions that you answered after reading the article. The links for most of the handouts are below. I have also posted the link for the 'graphic' Odontology PowerPoint- it covers a lot of the same material from the notes, but is very graphic! > > > __Tuesday, April 21, 2009__ > **Today in Class:**
 * Today in Class:**
 * Period 3:Started Chapter 7 - Drugs - viewed the powerpoint below
 * Period 6: PSSA Science review with Junior!
 * Read Odontology Article and worked on answering the 20 questions on the handout (questions not available in a link)
 * Finished measuring plaster molds

This is the completed document with the answers for the student version of notes posted on 4/14 below > **Homework:** > > > __Friday, April 17, 2009**:**__ > **Today in Class:**
 * Handouts:**
 * [[file:OdontologyArticle.doc]]
 * Here is the graphic powerpoint that also covers the material that will be on the assessment [[file:Odontology Volpe Donaldson.ppt]]
 * Read the Odontology Article and answer the 20 questions
 * Assessment on all Odontology material on Thursday

> **Handouts:** > **Homework:** > **Looking Ahead:** > > > __Thursday, April 16, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** > **Handouts:** > **Homework:** Odontology Assessment next Thursday > > __Wednesday, April 15, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** > **Handouts:** > **Homework:** Odontology Assessment next Thursday. > > __Tuesday, April 14, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** Finished Odontology Notes below > **Handouts: ** > **Homework:** none > > > > __Monday, April 13, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** Handed back all 3rd marking period work, told everyone their grades, started Odontology Unit > **Handouts:** none > **Homework:** none > > **__SPRING BREAK:__ //I AM CONTINUING TO UPDATE THE GRADEBOOK..........//** > > __Wednesday, April 1, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** Option to take the Assessment today or tomorrow! If you did not take the quiz today, we review the powerpoint and information for tomorrow. > **Handouts:** none > **Homework:** study for assessment tomorrow, if you did not take it today > > > __Tuesday, March 31, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** saw second half of "Aileen" documentary > **Handouts:** none > **Homework:** **Assessment tomorrow on Forensic Psychology/Serial Killers, covering the powerpoint, and the profiling example** we did with the Mad Bomber case. > > > __Monday, March 30, 2009__ > **Today in Class**: began watching Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer > **Handouts**: none > **Homework:** Assessment on Wed > > __Friday, March 27, 2009__ > **Today in Class:**
 * Period 3- worked on finishing Carbon Impressions and Wax Impressions/measurements
 * Period 6- Plaster Molds
 * Period 3 - Plaster Molds/Characterization on Mon/Tues.
 * Period 6- Characterization of Plaster Molds/finishing Wax Impressions/measurements on Mon/Tues
 * Periods 3 and 6 - ODONTOLOGY ASSESSMENT ON THURSDAY, COVERING ALL MATERIAL IN UNIT

> **Handouts:** Permission slip to watch Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer next week-must return on Monday in order to watch > **Homework:** returned signed permission slip on Monday. Study for Assessment on Wed. > > > __Thursday, March 26, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** worked on research papers > **Handouts:** none > **Homework**: Serial Killer Research paper due tomorrow > > __Wednesday, March 25, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** Finished discussion on 'Mind of a Killer' video, completed the accompanying worksheet; finished discussion the Mad Bomber case and profile. Worked on laptops (Period 6) on Serial Killer projects. > **Handouts:** none > **Homework:** **Serial Killer Research Paper due on Friday, March 27. EXTRA CREDIT OF 5 PTS will be offered if you chose to do a brief (3-5 minute) oral presentation to class on your serial killer. Please, no powerpoints or posters- just oral.** > **Looking Ahead** : ** Assessment on Forensics Psychology/Serial Killers next Wednesday, April 1 (no fooling!). ** > > > __Tuesday, March 24, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** Finished "Mind of a Serial Killer' video. Discussed worksheet questions that went along with it. Read Case Study on the Mad Bomber of NYC. Filled out 'your profile' of what you thought would fit the suspect. > **Handouts: ** > **Homework:** work on Serial Killer Reseach Paper > > __Monday, March 23, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** > **Handouts:** > **Homework:** > > __Friday, March 20, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** Started watching the Nova video "Mind of a Serial Killer" > **Handouts: ** > **Homework:** > > __Thursday, March 19, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** Finished Powerpoint. Continued with presentations > **Handouts:  ** > > **Homework:** Serial Killer Paper (see handouts above) due on Friday, March 27. > > __Wednesday, March 18, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** Period 3: Continued F. Psychology powerpoint. No presentations. Period 6: 1 presentation, started powerpoint > **Handouts:** none > **Homework:** none > > > __Tuesday, March 17, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** > **Handouts:** we used the handout from Monday, below. > **Homework:** none, unless you are still working to complete your Crime Scene Presentation > > > __Monday, March 16, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** Period 3: (shortened period due to PSSA) -one group presented. Period 6- last class-time to work on CrimeSceneProjects > **Handouts: ** > **Homework:** make sure you are ready for your presentation! > > > > __Friday, March 13, 2009__ > **Today in Class:** worked on projects (for the last time in class!). Please read the rubric below very carefully! It tells you (again) exactly what I am looking for, and serves as a 'check list' for the project. Email me with any questions this weekend. > Schedules for presentations are as follows:
 * Serial Killer oral presentations for students who want 5 E.C. points
 * Here is the Forensic Psychology/Serial Killer Powerpoint that we saw in class [[file:For323-Forensic Psychology.ppt]]
 * Period 3-shortened period, no presentations ready. Started Forensic Psychology discussion and powerpoint. You will be given a Serial Killer Paper assignment to complete this unit.
 * Period 6 - three presentations given
 * Period 3: Monday-
 * Tuesday-
 * Wednesday-
 * Thursday-
 * Period 6: Monday- Group 3
 * Tuesday- Group 1, Group 5, Group 6
 * Wed - Group 2, Group 4


 * Handouts:** [[file:RubricCrime Scene Project.doc]]


 * Homework:** work on completing projects!! DUE ON MONDAY, MARCH 16, unless I have talked to you about an extension because of absences

__Thursday, March 12, 2009__
 * Today in Class:** worked on projects
 * Handouts:** none
 * Homework:** Crime Scene Projects are due next Monday, March 16

__Wednesday, March 11, 2009__ NO SCHOOL- TEACHER IN SERVICE

__Monday-Tuesday, March 9,10, 2009__ Group work on Crime Scene Projects.. On Monday, most seniors were out for most of the class.Each group told me in which format you would present your project (PowerPoint, skit, poster, discussion, courtroom drama,etc)
 * Handouts:** none, but here is the example of the types of info you should be listing for your evidence [[file:CrimeScene Types of EvidenceMar9.doc]]
 * Homework:** Crime Scene Projects are due next Monday, March 16.

__Friday, March 6, 2009__
 * Today in Class:** (1/2 day of school) Day 1 of Crime Scene Project. Evidence boxes handed out and each group chose a crime and split up the evidence to characterize.
 * Handouts: [[file:Crime Scene Project Day1.doc]] [[file:Crime Scene Project.doc]]**
 * Homework Assigned:** Write out the links that your evidence has to the crime you have chosen

__Thursday, March 5, 200__
 * Today in Class:**

__Wed, March 4, 2009z__
 * Today in Class:** Blood Spatter Analysis Assessment

__Tuesday, March 3, 2009__ Finish CSI 'Blood Drops' - Mrs. Van Ellis absent.....

__Monday, March 2, 2009__ SNOW DAY!!

__Friday, February 27, 2009__
 * Today in Class:** watched 'Blood Drops' CSI, and collected lab and paper
 * Handouts:** Here is the 'complete' BloodSplatter PowerPoint, in case you missed it during class: [[file:BloodSplatterPowerPointComplete0228.ppt]]
 * Homework Assigned:** Study for BloodSplatter Quiz on Monday- covers power point above, and vocab from Lab Packet

__Thursday, February 26, 2009__
 * Today in Class:** Worked on laptops to do 'Question #8' paper or on handout below.
 * Handouts: [[file:For323-Notes Quiz_Blood Spatter.doc]]** Use this handout practice quiz as a review of the Blood Spatter Powerpoint. It is not homework, and is not going to graded...we will go over the answers tomorrow.
 * Homework Assigned:** same as homework assignment from yesterday (Wed)
 * Looking Ahead:** Blood Spatter Quiz in Monday, covering the vocab words on the first two pages of the Blood Splatter Packet, and covering the information in the BloodSpatterStudentNotesHandouts powerpoint-if you weren't here, get the notes from someone (link on Feb 17th entry)

__Wednesday, February 25, 2009__
 * Today in Class:** Day 4 (and end) of the Blood Splatter/Spatter Lab. Those who finished were allowed to work on laptops to find info on the 'Question 8' paper due on Friday.
 * Handouts:** none
 * Homework Assigned:** __Completed Blood Splatter Packet__ due on Friday, including all of the __Assessment questions__ at the end of the packet, 1-11, except for #4 and #5(omit them). The __Question #8 one- page paper__ is also due on Friday. THE PAPER MUST BE ON A CASE THAT WAS SOLVED DUE TO BLOOD SPATTER ANALYSIS, not just due to blood evidence. There are many cases on the internet- dig and find something interesting!!

__Tuesday, February 24, 2009__
 * Today in Class:** Day 3- Blood Splatter Lab...
 * Handouts:** none
 * Homework Assigned:** Question 8, page 22 of the Blood Splatter Packet reads....'**Research a case where blood spatter analysis played a key role in solving the case" Write a 1 page typed, double- spaced description of how the evidence was analyzed and used in the case. You must turn in a paper copy. DUE FRIDAY**

__Monday, February 23, 2009__
 * Today in Class:** Day 2- Blood Splatter Lab
 * Handouts:** none
 * Homework Assigned:** none

__Friday, February 20, 2009:__
 * Today in Class:** Started Blood Splatter Lab
 * Handouts:** An addition to the Blood Splatter Lab (missing pages 4-8) (NOT available in digital form here!)
 * Homework Assigned:** Read the handouts from today, so you will be ready to continue with this part of the lab on Monday

__Thursday, February 19, 2009__
 * Today in Class:** (shortened due to assembly) Went over the procedures that will be used in the series of Blood Splatter labs starting tomorrow
 * Handouts:**
 * Homework:** Read Chapter 2 (Serology) from the CaseStudy Handout, and answer the 14 questions

__Wednesday, February 18, 2009__
 * Today in Class:** Blood Splatter powerpoint notes
 * Handouts:** Packet on Blood Splatter Labs (NOT available in digital form)
 * Homework:** read through and highlight/underline Packet on Blood Splatter Labs, so you know what we will be doing....

__Tuesday, February 17, 2009__
 * __Today in Class:__** We are going to do a unit on Blood Splatters (not soil!). General PowerPoint shown on Blood Basics (through slide 15)

__**Handouts:, **__ __**Homework**:__ Read Chapter 1 case study (Mad Carpenter), and answer the Chapter 1 questions (5 of them)

__Thursday, February 12, 2009__ __**Today in Class:**__ Period 3: Chapter 6 Test (Seniors) Period 6: SoilTrace Evidence Internet Search
 * Handouts**: see Wed. handout
 * Homework:** Internet Search due on Tuesday

__Wednesday, February 11, 2009__ Period 3: because of PSSA testing, Juniors took Chapter 6 test, Seniors did SoilTrace Evidence Internet Search Period 6: Chapter 6 Test
 * Today in Class:[[file:Soil Trace Evidence Internet Search.doc]] DUE ON TUESDAY**

__Tuesday, February 10, 2009__ __Monday, February 9, 2009__
 * Today in Class:** reviewed for test tomorrow. [[file:For323-Fiber EvidencePHOTOS.ppt]] If you weren't finished with lab, you could finish looking at samples and turn the Lab in
 * Homework:** prepare for test tomorrow- includes all info in Chapter PowerPoint notes, vocab, lab, and some info from the Internet search
 * Handouts**: none
 * Today in Class:** Finished Fiber Lab
 * Homework:** prepare for the test on Wednesday
 * Handouts:** none

__Friday, February 6, 2009__
 * Today in Class:** continued with Fiber Lab (microscope work). Finished prepared slides of known fibers, and worked on unknown fiber samples, using the second page of the lab handout. Students are responsible for examining and drawing 10 known slides and examining, drawing, and characterizing 8 unknown ones. // The Fiber Lab will be collected at the end of class on Monday, Feb. 9, and graded. //
 * Homework:** review Chapter 6
 * Handouts:** none
 * Looking Ahead:** Finish Lab on Monday, review on Tuesday, Chapter 6 Assessment on Wednesday

__Thursday, February 5, 2009__
 * Today in Class:** Did the 'known' part of the Fiber Lab, looking at prepared samples of natural and synthetic fibers
 * Homework:** Review Chapter 6 material....
 * Handouts: [[file:FiberAnalysisLab.doc]] [[file:PreparedFiberSlideList.doc]]**
 * Look Ahead:** Continue with Fiber Lab tomorrow...

__Wednesday, February 4, 2009**:**__
 * Today in Class:** Shortened day due to delayed opening....Finished Chapter 6 PowerPoint
 * Homework:** Do the take home test using your powerpoint notes and the textbook. Due tomorrow
 * Handouts:** Take home Chapter 6 Note Test [[file:For323-Fibers Notes Quiz (Part 1).doc]] [[file:For323-Fibers Notes Quiz (Part 2).doc]]
 * Looking Ahead:** Fiber Lab

__Tuesday, February 3, 2009__
 * Today in Class:** Notes on Chapter 6 PowerPoint. Showed 5 fabric samples (3 same color/different fiber, 2 types of denim)
 * Homework:** Review powerpoint notes
 * Handouts__:__** none

__Monday, February 2, 2009__
 * Today in Class:**
 * Returned Midterms/ then recollected
 * Discussed Fiber Internet Search questions, that were due today
 * Chapter 6 (Fibers) PowerPoint and notes


 * Homework:**
 * Chapter 6 Vocab, if not already done
 * have Chapter 6 read for tomorrow


 * Handouts:** see below

__Friday, January 28, 2009__
 * Today in Class:** Another short period (20 min) due to early dismissal. Continued working on Fiber Internet Search, reading of Chapter 6, or vocabulary. I met with the junior students to select their science courses for next year.
 * Homework:** Internet Search due Monday. Reading of Chapter 6 due Tuesday.Vocab due Tuesday for everyone.
 * Handouts:**
 * (Period 6) [[file:Chapter6Vocab.doc]] (will be handed out to Period 3 on Monday)
 * (Period 3) [[file:Chap6Fiber Evidence PPTStudent Notes.ppt]] (for the powerpoint notes on Monday-will be handed out to Period 6 on Monday)

__Thursday, January 27, 2009__
 * Today in Class:** First day of class in third marking period. Due to an assembly, we had a shortened class. Everyone was told their midterm grade, and grade for the marking period. Although the 2nd marking period ended last Thursday, I will accept late work up until MONDAY. The Hair Lab was not entered in 2nd marking period because most people did not finish it. We will be combining that lab with the Fiber Microcsope Lab nater next week. Worked on the laptops on the Fiber/Hair Evidence Internet Search. Vocab will be handed out soon.
 * Homework:**
 * complete Fiber/Hair Evidence Internet Search (due on Monday)
 * Read Chapter 6 (Fibers) pgs. 95-128 (due on Tuesday)


 * Handouts:** [[file:FiberTrace Evidence Internet Search.doc]]

__Thursday, January 22, 2009__MIDTERM ON MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 9:45AM **PERIOD 3- ROOM 222 PROCTORED BY CAPPPS** PERIOD 6 - ROOM 223 PROCTORED BY STOVER **Today in Class:** Midterm Review Packet Answers - take a look at the other sections answers, as well!
 * [[file:Period6MidTermStudyGuideANSWERS.doc]]

Homework: **Study for MidTerm on Monday!** Handouts: **none**


 * UPDATE- HERE IS THE POWERPOINT __//WITH ANSWERS,//__ IF YOU MISSED CLASS THE DAY WE WENT OVER IT**
 * [[file:For323-Hair Evidence.ppt]] this is like the link below for Tues, Jan 13, but wht answers**

Today in Class: **Finish Hair Lab** Homework:
 * __Friday, January 16, 2009__**
 * Review for Chapter 5 Test on Tuesday (open note/open book/with partner)
 * You should be reviewing for the midterm NOW! Organize your chapter notes

Handouts: **none** Looking Ahead:
 * Chapter 5 Hair Assessment on Tuesday
 * Midterm Review on Wednesday and Thursday
 * MID TERM ON MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 9:30AM

__Thursday, January 15, 2009__ Today in Class: **Started Hair Lab---and Snickers came to visit** Homework: **study for midterm using the Review Guide!!! link below** Handouts: **Hair Lab **

Today in Class: **Chapter 5 PowerPoint** Homework: **start to organize your notes for the midterm** Handouts:
 * __Wednesday, January 14, 2009__**

Today in Class:
 * __Tuesday, January 13, 2009__**
 * Period 3- worked on Chapter 5 handout (Period 3 because of no projector in class)
 * Period 6 - started taking notes on Hair PowerPoint

Homework Assigned: > Handouts**:** > > __Monday, January 12, 2009__ > Today in Class: **Chapter 14 Glass Test** > Homework Assigned: **Read Chapter 5 Hair by Wednesday, and complete the Chapter 5 Handout** > Handouts: > > **__Friday, January 9, 2009__** > Today in Class: **Glass Labs and Glass Practical Quizzes were returned. Reviewed questions on handout below, and watched part of a powerpoint on Trace Evidence ** > Homework Assigned: ** Prepare for Chapter 14 Test on Monday ** > Handouts: > Looking Ahead: **We are moving into HAIR!! BRING YOUR BOOKS TO CLASS ON MONDAY! You will receive an handout to begin reading Chapter 5** > > > **__Thursday, January 8, 2009__** > Today in Class: **Went over answers for both handouts from yesterday** > Homework Assigned: **continue studying for Chapter 14 Test on Monday, January 12. ** > Handouts: **none** > > **__Wednesday, January 7, 2009__** > Today in Class: **Worked on two handouts as chapter review** > Homework Assigned: **finish both handouts** > Handouts: **, ** > > > **__Tuesday, January 6, 2009__** > > **__Today in Class:__ finished Chapter 14 powerpoint on Glass** > **__Homework Assigned:__ study for test on Monday** > **__Handouts:__ none** > > > **__Monday, January 5, 2009__** > **Today in Class: continued notes on ppt Chapter 14** > **Homework Assigned: Start preparing for Chapter 14 Glass Assessment on Monday, January 12 ** > **Handouts: none** > > **__Monday, December 22, 2008__** > Today in Class: > **Quiz on Glass Lab** > **Collect Glass Lab** > **Chapter 14 Glass notes from powerpoint** > > Homework Assigned: > Handouts: > > > **__Friday, December 19, 2008__** > Today in Class:
 * Read Chapter 5-Hair
 * Have handout completed for tomorrow
 * Period 3 - none
 * Period 6 [[file:For323-Hair Evidence Student Notes Handout.ppt]]
 * reviewed GlassLab observations
 * Plex·i·glas- (definition from dictionary.com....**A trademark used for a light, transparent, weather-resistant thermoplastic. This trademark also occurs in many instances lowercased and spelled //plexiglass !!!!//**

Homework Assigned:
 * Quiz on Monday-you will look at glass samples under the microscope, and give me distinquishing characteristics (i.e. qualitative, quantitative, details under magnification, and comparative comments as discussed in class)
 * I am collecting you GlassLab on Monday

Handouts: **none**

Today in Class: **finish Glass Lab** Homework:
 * __Thursday, December 18, 2008__**
 * QUIZ ON MONDAY COVERING GLASS LAB- BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE GLASSES**
 * I will be collecting the GlassLab on Monday, before the quiz**

Today in Class**: Glass Lab** Handouts:
 * __Wednesday, December 17, 2008__**

Today in Class: **Notes on Chapter 14 from powerpoint (link below under Friday, Dec. 12),-up to slide 8 or 9)** Homework Assigned: **Chapter 14 to be read by tomorrow** Handouts: **PowerPoint Chapter 14** Looking Ahead**: Glass Lab tomorrow**
 * __Tuesday, December 16, 2008__**

Today in Class: **Started Glass Chapter 14. Looked at samples of broken porcelain, window glass, and UV protective glass. Started PowerPoint linked below in Period 6 (fire drill in Period 3!)** Homework Assigned: **Have Chapter 14 read by Wednesday** Handouts: **none**
 * __Monday, December 15, 2008__**

Today in Class: **Chapter 11 Quiz 2 DNA Analysis** Homework Assigned:
 * __Friday, December 12, 2008__**

> Handouts: **none** > > **__Thursday, December 11, 2008__** > Today in Class: **review** > Homework Assigned: **study for quiz** > Handouts: **none** > > **__Wednesday, December 10, 2008__** > Today in Class: **Finished Chapter 11 PowerPoint** > Homework Assigned: **continue studying for quiz on Friday. Materials covered on quiz: Listed below under Monday's homework- also include**
 * Read Chapter 14,- Glass : pages 309-325- DUE WEDNESDAY
 * HERE IS THE POWERPOINT FOR THE CHAPTER [[file:For323-Glass.ppt]]
 * Check this link out [|Forensic Glass Examinations-FBI]
 * Check this link for Refractive Index [|Reflection-Refraction]
 * Check this link for history of class/manufacturing types, etc [|About Glass]
 * 'Coming Home' video clip

Handouts**: none** Today in Class: Homework Assigned: **study for quiz on Friday** Handouts:
 * __Tuesday, December 9, 2008__**
 * __Period 3__-watched short video clip on 'Coming Home' and did worksheet, on DNA analysis on Vietnam soldiers remains**
 * continued Chapter 11 powerpoint notes on slides 16-26**
 * __Period 6__-worked on laptops to do 'Cracking the Code-Nova Webquest'**
 * (period 3 only) 'Coming Home: A Nations Pledge'**
 * (period 6 only) 'Cracking the Code-NOVA Webquest'**

Today in Class: Homework Assigned: **Start preparing for Chapter 11 quiz on Friday! Material covered-everything since last quiz, plus vocab**
 * __Monday, December 8, 2008__**
 * Notes on Chapter 11 powerpoint (see link below from Monday, Dec 1) on slides 10-15**
 * Collected Webquest**
 * Returned RFLP Labs**


 * RFLP Lab
 * NOVA -DNA Fingerprint Webquest (Lollipop)
 * Chapter 11 Powerpoint
 * Chapter 11 Vocab from last quiz

Handouts: **none**

Today in Class: **Worked on laptops, viewed CSI** Homework Assigned: **finish Webquest below for Monday** Handouts**: none**
 * __Friday, December 5, 2008__**

Today in Class:
 * __Thursday, December 4, 2008__**
 * Worked on laptops, during the webquest handout from Wednesday (links below) for NOVA-Online: Killer's Trial.
 * Collected RFLP Lab graph and questions from yesterday

Homework Assigned: **The webquest Nova-Online Questions are __due on Monday__. Answers must be thorough and complete!** Handouts: **the NOVA-Online, if you did not pick it up yesterday. See link below from Wednesday.**

Today in Class: Finished RFLP Lab, including graphing the data for your group and questions on handout from yesterday Homework Assigned: __finish graph if you did not in class: due start of class tomorrow.__ READ the Webquest handed out Handouts:
 * __Wednesday, December 3, 2008__**



[|Nova Sheppard Webquest]

Today in Class: **Simulation of RFLP Paper Lab (from pg. 249-251 in book)** Homework Assigned: **none** Handouts: **Simulation of RFLP Activity from book**
 * __Tuesday, December 2, 2008__**

Today in Class: Homework Assigned: **none** Handouts: **none**
 * __Monday, December 1, 2008__**

Today in Class: **Watched/discussed the end of** //Killer Trail// Homework Assigned**: none** Today in Class: **Watched the first part of** //Killer Trail//**, the Sam Sheppard murder case** Homework Assigned: **none** Handouts: **none** Today in Class: **Chapter 11-DNA Fingerprinting Quiz 1** Homework Assigned: **none** Handouts: **none**
 * __Wednesday, November 26, 2008 (1/2 day)__**
 * Handouts: none**
 * __Tuesday, November 25, 2008__**
 * __Monday, November 24, 2008__**

Today in Class: **reviewed by going over answers to homework that was due today (Chapter 11 Q/A)** Homework Assigned: **study for Assessment on Monday-content covered listed in bullets above** Handouts: **none**
 * __Friday, November 21, 2008__**
 * Banana Extraction Q/A [[file:ForExtracting DNA from a Banana.doc]]**
 * 20 Vocab Words from DNA and DNA Fingerprinting [[file:AnsDNA and DNA Fingerprinting Webquest.doc]]**

Today in Class: **worked on laptops to find the 20 words, finished homework due tomorrow** Homework Assigned: **see Monday** Handouts: Looking Ahead: ** Assessment next Monday, Nov 24-Material covered -see 5 bullet pts below **
 * __Thursday, November 20, 2008__**
 * Chapter 11 questions (pg. 264-265)
 * DNA Introduction Questions/Answers (small group from Monday/Tuesday)
 * DNA Introduction PowerPoint (from Wed)
 * Extracting DNA from a Banana Lab (pg 247-248)-4 questions
 * 20 Vocab Words from handout 'DNA and DNA Fingerprinting-Internet Search (__ONLY the vocab from this sheet__ will be on the Monday assessment. You may get the definitions from the book and the internet)

__Wednesday, November 19, 2008__ Today in Class: Homework Assigned: see Monday (Read Chapter 11, answer in complete sentences the 20 questions at end of chapter) Handouts: Looking Ahead: Assessment next Monday, Nov. 24 on Chapter 11 info covered to date

__Tuesday, November 18, 2008__ Today in Class:Finished going over DNA Analysis questions. Did Demo-Lab: Extracting DNA from a Banana Homework Assigned: see below: Read Chapter 11, and answer all questions at end of chapter (pg 264-265) in __complete sentences__ Handouts: Extracting DNA from a Banana (pgs 247-248) Looking Ahead: Assessment next Monday, Nov. 24

__Monday, November 17, 2008:__
 * Today in Class:** Started Chapter 11, DNA Analysis. We worked in small groups discussing the handout, then went over answers
 * Homework Assigned: [[file:ForHW111708.doc]]** Homework assignment is due Friday!
 * Handouts: [[file:For323-DNA Intro Chart Worksheet.doc]]**
 * Looking Ahead:** Chapter 11 Assessment next Monday, Nov 24, on material covered in Chapter 11

IF YOU DID NOT ALREADY TAKE THE TEST, YOU MUST TAKE IT OUTSIDE OF CLASS-TIME; MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH ME ASAP!! __Friday, November 14, 2008__
 * Today in Class:** Chapter 4 Fingerprint Test
 * Homework Assigned:** none
 * Handouts:** none
 * Looking Ahead:** We will begin Chapter 11 DNA Analysis, on Monday. If you did not take the test on Friday, you must make it up by after school on Tuesday, November 18 -NOT DURING CLASS TIME!

__Thursday, November 13, 2008__
 * Today in Class:** reviewed the below information for test
 * Homework Assigned:** prepare for test!
 * Handouts**: a handout was given of the copy of Wednesday's wikispace entry, as well as [[file:Fingerprints Worsheet.doc]]

__Wednesday, November 12, 2008__ Test will cover:
 * Today in Class:** discussed info on the Chapter 4 test (in Period 6 we did a couple Henry classification Method problems)
 * in __Chapter 4 PowerPoint, slides 1-18, and 36-37__
 * handout //Fingerprint Analysis- Why use fingerprints in criminal investigations? (//handed out 10/29)-know specifically the information on page 2 about the catagories and subcategories of fingerprints (__arch__-plain and tented, __loop__-radial and ulnar, and __whorl__-plain,central pocket, double, accidental).You need to identify these. (This is exact same info in PowerPoint, also). Know info on page 4 (__//Type line//)__
 * 3 page handout with //Minutiae// symbols (looks like Indian drawings)(handed out on 10/30). Exact same info from PowerPoint)
 * //Part 1:Catch A Killer-//What was the significance of this case involving Richard Ramirez?
 * Part 2: //The Case that Made History-//What the was significance of this case in England in 1905?
 * vocab in the text (__the words in the margins__-fingerprints,delta,core,whorl,arch,minutiae,plastic print,visible print,latent print,ninhydrin,dactylscopy,anthropometry,probative value,bifurcations) (these are all in the PowerPoint)
 * the history of finger prints (book pg 60-61) and in PowerPoint
 * be able to look at prints and recognizing characteristics in them, and match them (good samples in the PowerPoint)
 * know what the Henry FBI Classification method is, and how to use it. Will have to determine the Primary Classification Number of a set of prints

Homework Assigned: Continue studying for Chapter 4 Test. All material you have been given for this chapter should be reviewed.
 * Handouts:** none
 * Looking Ahead:** Chapter 4 Test on Friday

__Tuesday, November 11, 2008__ Chapter 4 Test **(**Fingerprints) on Friday! Will cover the text, the PowerPoint for Chapter 4, handouts for the chapter, info in the Part 1 and Part 2 case histories. You will need to identify characteristics in real fingerprints, match fingerprints, and know how to use the FBI Henry classification system.
 * Today in Class:** Handed back the rest of graded work for marking period 1 (Chapter 3 Quiz/Unsolved Crime Projects, etc). We continued with PowerPoint notes, starting with slide#13, and talked about how the Henry Classification Method is done.
 * Homework Assigned:** study your material from Chapter 4 for test on Friday
 * Handouts:** none
 * Looking Ahead:**

__Monday, November 10, 2008__
 * Today in Class:**
 * Finished checking work due (see below)
 * Watched the second part of CSI-Anonymous (#108), completing accompanying video worksheet


 * Homework Assigned:** read handout //(The Case that Made History)// for tomorrow (Tuesday), and answer questions
 * Handouts:** //Part 2: The Case that Made History//
 * Looking Ahead:** Chapter 4 Assessment later this week - Friday??

__Friday,November 7, 2008__ NOTE: If I did not check your work today, I will do it first thing on Monday! *Checked for //FingerPrint Matching Assessment// handout (from pg 71-72 in textbook) *Checked for completeness of //AppendixPacket A-D// being filled out for CSS 5-9. *Collected black-inked fingerprint 1/2 sheet cards made by students on October 29th (these will be used for the assessment on Chapter 4 next week) *Watched the first part of DVD __CSI-Anonymous( # 108)__ on the use of fingerprinting to solve a case
 * Today in Class:**
 * Checked for //Part 1: Catching a Killer// questions answered
 * Homework Assigned:** none, unless you owe me work!
 * Handouts:** [[file:For323-CSI Anonymous Video Worksheet.doc]] to summarize the 2 plots in the episode

__Thursday, November 6, 2008__
 * Today in Class:** Compared your prints on the glass slide with the prints you lifted onto tape with the black inked prints on 1/2 sheet cards. Worked on the //FingerPrint Matching Assessment handout//, then the Catching a Killer handout (read/questions).
 * Homework Assigned:** Finish the 2 handouts given in class today, and continue working on CSS 5-9
 * Handouts:**
 * //FingerPrint Matching Assessment//
 * [[file:CatchingAKillerFingerprints Case StudiesPart1.doc]] -read and answer questions

__Wednesday, November 5, 2008__ __2nd FingerPrint Lab__-made prints on large sheets of white paper, and dusted then transferred them to tape and then cards. Made prints on glass slides, then dusted and labeled them. Made prints on white filter paper, NO ink or dusting, put on canisters to fume with SuperGlue.
 * Today in Class:**


 * Homework Assigned:** continue working on CSS, Parts 5-9
 * Handouts:** none

__Tuesday, November 4, 2008__ NO SCHOOL-ELECTION DAY __Monday, November 3, 2008__ I will be checking for completion of Parts 1-4 of the series, //CrimeSceneScenario// (you are to be filling out Appendix A-D as you read the Parts). These were assigned October 21-27. **Period 3**- if you have not completed your Classroom ScaleSketch- do it today (HB,FG,CH,MG). **Both Periods 3 and 6** -be prepared to show me your RoomInHouseSketch, if I do not yet have a grade entered.
 * Today in Class:**
 * Homework Assigned:** For Friday, read and complete the //Appendix Packet A-D// for CSS Part 5-9
 * Handouts:** //Crime Scene Scenarios Part 5 through Part 9//

__Friday, October 31, 2008__
 * Today in Class:** Showed 'Body of Evidence' video- //Halloween Mystery//
 * Homework Assigned:** none- Chapter 4 reading due today!
 * Handouts:** none

__Thursday, October 30, 2008__
 * Today in Class:** showed Chapter 4 Fingerprint powerpoint up through slide 13, then further worked on classifying your own fingerprints. Hold onto your fingerprint cards!
 * Homework Assigned:** have Chapter 4 read for Friday
 * Handouts:** none

__Wednesday, October 29, 2008__
 * Today in Class:** We did the __first Finger Printing Lab__ with black ink-working on classifying them
 * Homework Assigned:** continue with the reading of Chapter 4- have it completed for Friday.
 * Handouts:** Finger Print Analysis and FingerPrinting cards

__Tuesday, October 28, 2008__ IF YOU HAVE NOT TAKEN THE CHAPTER 3 QUIZ, YOU HAVE UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL DO TO SO-YOU MAKE THE ARRANGEMENTS WITH ME!! These people have not yet taken it: MG, FG,RH,DH,MM __Monday, October 27, 2008__ Chapter 3 Quiz Checked for completion of Chapter 3 assignments (room sketches, project summaries, etc)
 * Today in Class:** We started the Power Point for Chapter 4, Fingerprints [[file:For323-Chapter 4.ppt]]
 * Homework Assigned:** Read Chapter 4, pages 49-70 for Friday
 * Handouts__:__** none
 * Today in Class:**
 * Homework Assigned:** //Crime Scene Scenario Part 4//
 * Handouts:** Crime Scene Scenario Part 4
 * Looking Ahead:** Fingerprints!

__Friday, October 24, 2008__ __Thursday, October 23, 2008__ Period 3 **-** watched first half of CSI 'Stripped and Strangled"- great examples of staged evidence Period 6 -finished classroom maps, then watched CSI 'Stripped and Strangled"
 * Today in Class: Finish the CSI on** 'Stripped and Strangled'
 * Homework Assigned:** Chapter 3 Assessment on Monday- see links below if you need the handouts. Format is short answer and essay, describing what you would do at a crime scene that is given.
 * Handouts:** none
 * Today in Class:**

Chapter 3 Assessment on Monday (open note, using Chapter 3 PowerPoint (see link below) and Basic Stages in a Crime Scene (see link below)
 * Homework Assigned:** none for Period 6, but //Crime Scene Scenario Part 3// for Period 3:
 * Handouts: ** only for Period 3- //Crime Scene Scenario Part 3//