January 2014 Alfaro

Forensic Science PAHS-STEM

Crime Scene In-A-Box Group Project

The following are instructions for completing your Mid-Year project for Forensic Science. Use the planning forms to help your group organize each members responsibilities for the successful completion of the project. ALL forms must be submitted with your final project for credit. Students will be graded individually for their class/group participation in this project. This individual grade will consist of 50 TEST POINTS. This includes, but is not limited to: Attendance in class while group is given time to work on project (absences must be excused) Behavior in the class while given time to work on the project, Responsibility for his/her portions of the project, On-task behavior with minimal supervision by the teacher, Completion of individual evaluation form for project. The group grade will reflect the groups ability to meet ALL requirements for the successful completion of the project. NO HANDWRITTEN DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Purpose of Project: Groups will work cooperatively to create a fake crime scene in a box. The crime scene will show knowledge of concepts learned in Forensic Science throughout the course. Students will then work as a group to unravel the story behind another groups crime scene in a box. It is very important that you keep your groups crime scene a SECRET! Others will attempt to unravel your scene at the end of this project! Instructions for Project: Obtain a BOX to use as your crime scene Obtain PROPS such as dolls, doll furniture, miniature guns, shoes, etc. that will serve as evidence in your crime scene Materials for building crime scene such as tape, glue, paint, paintbrushes, etc. Create a crime scene scenario and type the crime scene scenario on the appropriate form. The scenario should include: o A Title for your Crime Scene o Group Name and Class Period o Story of the Crime Scene that may include possible suspects and motives of others to commit your crime (multiple suspects are good). The scenario should be a minimum of one page, double spaced in 12 point font. Be Creative!! The scenario is ALL the information that is given to other groups to solve your crime. Make it as detailed in information as your group wishes. (The other group should be able to solve the crime with the minimum information given). A detailed description of all evidence that is found in your scene along with what was responsible for the evidence. A completed reconstruction of your crime scene. This should include how a assailant entered the scene, what happened to the victim, how the crime was carried out by the assailant, and what evidence backs up your claims, etc. An individual evaluation form of the project for each group member.

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Project Checklist
For full project credit, a completed group packet will include the following documents completed, in the following order (either printed or through email/Google Docs at bio.alfaro@gmail.com. Documents that are late lose 10 points for each day they are overdue):

Project Checklist (this page), which should be the first page in your packet and will provide the breakdown for the groups grade, as well as a checklist to make sure you receive full credit. A Cover Page for your project which includes group names, date, class and period. A Title and Crime Scene Scenario (Typed, One page minimum, Double spaced, 12 font) detailing what the group will find when they arrive at the crime scene (do NOT give any evidence analysis, just facts of what the scene looks like). A Detailed Description of Evidence Directly Related to Crime Scene and Explanations of how it is related. A Reconstruction of your Crime Scene (This is for the instructor only. Detail what is in the crime scene and why. Here is where you explain the solved crime, step-by-step) Your Crime Scene In-A-Box: Labeled with Group Name and Class Period on OUTSIDE All of your Group Planning Forms completed. Every individual will turn in (typed or using Google Docs) an Evaluation Form that only the instructor will see and does NOT form part of the group packet, but DOES count towards each students grade.

Grading Breakdown
Section I: Crime Box: Well-constructed with evidence secured Realistic (Painted, Details, etc) Use of Concepts Learned in Class Creativity Total Points Section I __________ Section II: Crime Packet: Project Instruction Sheet Cover Page Planning Forms Crime Scene Scenario Detailed Description of Evidence Reconstruction of Crime Scene Total Points Section II __________ 5 points 5 points 40 points 30 points 20 points 50 points 20 points 20 points 40 points 20 points 100 points Points Awarded __________ __________ __________ __________

150 points Points Awarded __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________

Total Points Awarded for Project _________

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Crime Scene In-A-Box Group Project: Planning Forms Group Name: _______________________________________________ Obtain a BOX: The box should be the size of a paper box; no smaller. You may want a larger box for your scene but remember that your box should be completely used in this project. ___________________________ Person Responsible Obtain PROPS: PROPS: List the props your group will need below to create your crime scene: ___________________________ Person Responsible ___________________________ Person Responsible ___________________________ Person Responsible ___________________________ Person Responsible ___________________________ Person Responsible ___________________________ Person Responsible ___________________________ Person Responsible ___________________________ Person Responsible ___________________________ Person Responsible ____________________________ Person Responsible ___________________________ Person Responsible ___________________________ Person Responsible

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Create A Rough Storyline of Your Groups Crime Scene: Title: Storyline:

Evidence Needed to Create Storyline:

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Reconstruction of Crime Scene: What truly happened

Evidence that supports your reconstruction:

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Crime Scene In-A-Box Group Project: Evaluation Form Every individual student MUST hand this in completed. Answer the following questions fully and in complete sentences. It does NOT form part of the group packet and only the instructor will see it. This portion of the project will affect your individual grade! Your group members will not see this form!

Group Name: _______________________________________________Period_______ Group Members Name____________________________________________________

Did all of your group members fulfill their responsibilities to the group? If not, please explain.

What part of the project did you think was the hardest? Explain your answer fully.

What part of the project did you find the easiest to complete? Explain your answer fully.

Do you think that this is a good project for this class? Why or why not? How would you improve it? Explain your answer fully.

What grade do you think your group deserves based on the group performance? Support your answer fully.

Do you think any group member failed on his/her individual contribution to the project? If so, please name the person(s) and support your answer with logical reasoning.