Velocity AT1

VELOCITY AT1 Velocity AT1 Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Who is Jo Nixon? How do forensic scientists investigate a crime scene? Designing a forensic kit storage system Making a forensic kit storage system Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 How will Jo Nixon collect evidence? How will Jo Nixon analyse evidence? How can CCTV help catch the thief? Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Whodunnit? Case conference Lesson 1: Who is Jo Nixon? Learning objectives By the end of this lesson you will be able to: • describe the skills and qualities needed to be a forensic scientist • imagine the type of person that a forensic scientist might be • reflect on your own interests and qualities. What is a forensic scientist? Types of forensic scientist forensic scientist Skills Workplace Information on Jo Nixon Working in pairs, use the information on the MyFace page and the job advert to build up a character profile. On the silhouette, label the following: • qualifications • likes and dislikes • interests and activities, hopes and fears • five other relevant facts Jo Nixon Could you be the next Jo Nixon? • Read all of the cards and think about which ones describe you best. • Place the cards in order – from the most like you to the least like you. • Discuss with your partner your order and give examples to justify your decision. • Re-order the cards if necessary. • Change roles. Extension activity: www.vega.org.uk/video/series/10 Lesson 2: How do forensic scientists investigate a crime scene? Learning objectives By the end of this lesson you will be able to: • sequence the different activities that take place at a crime scene • use your judgement to compare the significance and reliability of evidence that can be collected. The crime scene In groups: • Watch the video of the crime scene again. • Write down as many significant observations as you can on post-it notes. • Discuss how you think the theft may have occurred. Crime scene procedures What is good forensic procedure? In pairs: • Match the photographs of the crime scenes and their statements. • Describe the importance of the activities. • Place the photographs in order to show the sequence of the activities. • Explain why you have put the activities in order. Every contact leaves a trace Examine the film of the crime scene again. This time: • Identify relevant facts about the scene, possible human contact points and suggest human traces that may have been left behind. • Write down your observations in the Evidence Collection File. • Suggest how the theft might have been made. Lesson 3: Designing a forensic kit storage system Learning objectives By the end of this lesson you will be able to: • create design ideas by simple modelling using plans and 3D paper models. Designing a forensic kit storage system Design brief To design and make a forensic kit storage system for the purpose of holding a range of equipment for collecting and analysing evidence. Designing a forensic kit storage system Specification • • • • • each item has its own place in the box each item is easy to find each item is easy to remove each item is easy to return each item stays in that place when the box is being moved • the collected evidence does not get mixed up with other items. Forensic kit equipment Storage systems Storage device chooser chart Lesson 4: Making a forensic kit storage system Learning objectives By the end of this lesson you will be able to: • develop your design of the forensic kit storage system • construct a finished product • test the storage system against the design brief • evaluate your storage system and suggest further improvements. Fasteners chooser chart Designing a forensic kit storage system Design brief To design and make a forensic kit storage system for the purpose of holding a range of equipment for collecting and analysing evidence. Designing a forensic kit storage system Specification • • • • • each item has its own place in the box each item is easy to find each item is easy to remove each item is easy to return each item stays in that place when the box is being moved • the collected evidence does not get mixed up with other items. Forensic kit equipment Lesson 5: How will Joe Nixon collect evidence? Learning objectives By the end of this lesson you will be able to: • make and record observations at a crime scene • decide which observations might be used as evidence • collect evidence carefully and record it accurately. Olympic Welcome pack This pack has been distributed to • All athletes • All employees and volunteers • Corporate sponsors • The press Contents • White recycled cotton ‘I used to be trousers’ T shirt • ‘I used to be car tyre’ recycled notepad • Pen • Map showing the location of all the main Olympic venues Collecting evidence at the crime scene You are now going to collect evidence from the crime scene. 1. Hair and Fibres 2. Blood samples 3. Ink samples 4. Fingerprints 5. Shoe prints What other evidence is there? At each station collect any additional information. You should: • take photographs • draw pictures • collect background information • add all this information to the evidence collection file. The key suspects Travis Bar British 100m Sprinter Anna Gorsky Russian team coach Belinda Cunningham Journalist for the Informer Dale Winter American 100m Sprinter Claire Smythe Lincoln Clarke Spencer Clarke’s brother Managing Director of ‘Pegasus’ Spencer Clark security pass details Ransom note Whodunnit? • Add all additional information to the evidence collection file. • Use the booklets to decide on the strongest evidence. • Can you eliminate any suspects? • Can you prove any one guilty? Collecting evidence In this lesson you should collect evidence and complete these sheets in your Evidence Collection File: • • • • 4 6 7 8 Evidence Collection Sheet Make a sketch of the crime scene Identifying the Prime Suspect Summarising the Evidence Lesson 6: How will Jo Nixon analyse evidence? Learning objectives By the end of this lesson you will be able to: • analyse evidence using some scientific techniques • put evidence in order according to its strength • propose a hypothesis based on different types of evidence. The key suspects Travis Bar British 100m Sprinter Anna Gorsky Russian team coach Belinda Cunningham Journalist for the Informer Dale Winter American 100m Sprinter Claire Smythe Lincoln Clarke Spencer Clarke’s brother Managing Director of ‘Pegasus’ Analysing evidence from the crime scene Sponsors are now going to analyse evidence from the crime scene. 1. Hair and Fibres 2. Blood samples 3. Ink samples 4. Fingerprints 5. Shoe prints The light microscope Testing for blood groups If Anti-B + + and Anti-A + + then blood type A B AB - - O Analysing ink using chromatography Analysing fingerprints Arch Loop Whorl Lab report on clothing and hair Analysis of the hair sample shows that it is: • dark brown • not dyed • naturally straight • had been cut and not shed from the head Analysis of the clothing fibres shows that they are an exact match to the material used to create the T-shirts in the Olympic welcome packs. Use this evidence, along with the chromatography results to • rule out any suspects you can • write up your report for the tests that have been carried out so far. Remember that the report is going to be used in court, so don't just guess. Anything that you put in it has to be justified scientifically. How will Jo Nixon analyse the evidence? Fill in the Evidence Collection File • Share ideas of your findings • Collate and rank the evidence Lesson 7: How can CCTV help find the thief? Learning objectives By the end of this lesson you will be able to: • select data to make good estimates of distance • use coordinates to locate key positions on a scale map • analyse numerical data and use it to eliminate suspects from the investigation. The prime suspects Travis Bar British 100m Sprinter Anna Gorsky Russian team coach Belinda Cunningham Journalist for the Informer Dale Winter American 100m Sprinter Claire Smythe Lincoln Clarke Spencer Clarke’s brother Managing Director of ‘Pegasus’ The Olympic Park How can CCTV help find the thief? In pairs: • List the different modes of movement that people use to move around the Olympic Village walking, cycling, etc. • For each mode of movement estimate an average speed over 2 minutes. • Decide which type of running (sprint, middle, long) would be most appropriate to the size of the village. Lesson 8: Whodunnit? Learning objectives By the end of this lesson you will be able to: • use evidence to support a conclusion • suggest criteria for assessing a presentation • plan a presentation according to pre-set criteria. Making the case for prosecution • Recap the enquiry so far. • Decide who the culprit is. • Prepare a group presentation with reference to the criteria. • One set will test the strength of the evidence. • One set will test the quality of the presentation. Lesson 9: Crown Prosecution Service Case conference By the end of this lesson you will be able to: • present an opinion based on evidence from a variety of sources • use appropriate media to convey ideas and information effectively • construct a presentation to meet agreed criteria • use the criteria to assess the work of other groups. Presenting your case • • • • • • • Make sure you can be heard Get people interested Leave time for questions Consider your appearance Avoid reading text Keep your hands free Consider using some audio visual material Assessment Criteria How well did the group explain: • The significance of each type of evidence? • The logic in incriminating or eliminating suspects? • How well did the pupils work as team? • Did the group stick to schedule? • Other agreed criteria Evaluating presentations • Be respectful of other groups. • Use the assessment sheet fairly. • Consider your own presentation when looking assessing others. • What went well? • Even better if….. Making the case for prosecution • Each team will self-assess each other. • Fill in criteria feedback sheet. • Plenary will reflect on their presentations.