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Forensic Science 3-4 offers a unique framework for a combination of principles from biology; chemistry; and physics; as well as an understanding of how scientific principles are handled within the legal system. The course will develop an understanding of various types of forensic evidence and their analysis within a laboratory setting; combined with real-life case studies†and an†emphasis on team collaboration;†like†how Crime Scene Investigation Teams analyze case evidence to draw a conclusion. The course is designed for students with an interest in Forensics; Law Enforcement;†Biochemistry; and those wishing to pursue a legal career. This course also prepares students to further their science education at the university†level and†introduces them to the possibilities of a science related†career.†Students will understand†applied concepts of biology; chemistry; and toxicology to†apply science and technological practices†to various†case studies. Themes of study in this course are†biochemistry;†pathology; anthropology; trace evidence; biological fluids;†and DNA.††

Forensic Science 3-4 Standards Alignment††

Essential†Standards†

Learning Targets†

HS.P1U1.1†Develop and use models to explain the relationship of the structure of atoms to patterns and properties observed in the Periodic Table and describe how these models are revised with new evidence.†

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1.1 Develop models to describe differences among†solids; liquids and gases†at the atomic and molecular levels. (CCC: Cause & Effect)†

4.1 Develop and use the historical†models of the atom†and describe how each was revised with new evidence. (Dalton; Thomson; Rutherford; Bohr; quantum mechanical) (CCC: System and System Models)†

4.2 Construct an explanation for an atom?s†electrical field strength†and its influence on†valence electrons†in relation to periodic trends in atomic radius; electronegativity; ionization energy. (Coulomb?s Law) (CCC: Cause and Effect†

4.3 Obtain; evaluate; and communicate information of the†periodic table†to determine the atomic number; atomic mass; number of protons; and electrons in elements. (CCC: Scale; Proportion; and Quantity†

4.4 Develop and use models of the regions (groups; families; series; metals; nonmetals; metalloids) of the†periodic table†and describe the characteristics of each (electrical/heat conductivity; metal/nonmetal/metalloid behavior; valence). (CCC: Structure and Function†

4.5 Obtain; evaluate; and communicate the qualitative evidence supporting claims about how atoms absorb and emit energy in the form of†electromagnetic radiation. (CCC: Cause and Effect)†

5.1 Develop and use models to demonstrate how†changes in the nucleus†of an atom cause changes in the energy of the surroundings (isotopes; radioactive decay; fission; fusion). (CCC: Stability and Change)†

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HS.P1U1.2†Develop and use models for the transfer or sharing of electrons to predict the formation of ions; molecules; and compounds in both natural and synthetic processes.†

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1.2 Analyze and interpret data to identify examples of†chemical and physical changes. (CCC: Patterns)†

1.3 Use mathematics and computational thinking to determine†relationships between reactants and products†in chemical or physical changes. (CCC: Scale; Proportion & Quantity)†

2.1 Analyze and interpret data to develop and support an explanation for gas pressure and the relationships between†kinetic molecular theory†and†gas laws. (CCC: Cause and Effect).†

2.2 Use mathematics and computational thinking to solve†quantitative gas law†(Boyle; Charles; Gay-Lussac; combined) problems using Kinetic Molecular Theory; (Temperature: convert ?C to K; Pressure Units: torr; kPa; mm Hg; atm). (CCC: Cause and Effect).†

6.1 Obtain; evaluate; and communicate information about†chemical compounds and/or molecules†(formulas; numbers of atoms; types; and names). (CCC: Patterns)†

6.3 Develop and use models for the†transfer or sharing of electrons†to predict the formation of ions; molecules; and compounds. (CCC: Structure and Function)†

6.4 Construct explanations of how the structure of†ionic and molecular/covalent compounds†impact their properties. (CCC: Structure and Function)†

7.1 Use mathematical and computational thinking and the meaning of†the mole†to interconvert between mass and moles (molecules; atoms; formula units). (CCC: Scale; Proportion; and Quantity)†

7.2 Use mathematics and computational thinking to determine the empirical (Honors: and molecular formulas) of compounds given†percent composition or mass composition data. (CCC: Scale; Proportion; and Quantity)†

8.1 Communicate information by writing and†balancing chemical equations; given the names of reactants and products using the†law of conservation of matter†(mass). (CCC: Patterns)†

8.2 Develop and use models to describe what is represented; on a molecular and molar level; by†chemical equations. (CCC: Stability and Change)†

9.1 Use mathematics and computational thinking with†chemical equations to perform basic mass-mass calculations†for chemical reactions. (CCC: Scale; Proportion; and Quantity)†

9.2 Use mathematics and computational thinking or a model to†identify limiting reactants to solve stoichiometry problems†(Honors) (CCC: Scale; Proportion; and Quantity)†

10.1 Develop and use models of solution formation to predict and explain†forces between a solute and solvent. (CCC: System and System Models)†

†10.2 Use mathematics and computational thinking to define and calculate the†molarity of a solution. (CCC: Scale; Proportion; and Quantity)†

10.3 Use mathematics and computational thinking to solve stoichiometry calculations based on†reactions involving aqueous solutions. (CCC: Scale; Proportion; and Quantity)†

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HS.P1U1.3†Ask questions; plan; and carry out investigations to explore the cause and effect relationship between reaction rate factors.†

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11.2 Plan and carry out an investigation to explore the cause and effect†relationship between reaction rate factors†in relation to the†kinetic theory. (e.g.; temperature; concentration) (CCC: Cause and Effect)†

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HS.P2U1.5†Construct an explanation for field?s strength and influence on an object (electric; gravitational; magnetic).†

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6.2 Construct an explanation for how†Coulomb?s Law†(Electric Fields) influences the formation of ionic and molecular compounds. (CCC: Stability and Change)†

8.3 Analyze and interpret data to†classify chemical reactions†as being synthesis; decomposition; combustion; single-replacement; or double-replacement. (CCC: Patterns)†

8.4 Plan and carry out investigations to†predict the products of chemical reactions†(synthesis; decomposition; combustion; single-replacement and double-replacement reactions) and write balanced equations for these reactions. (honors only) (CCC: Patterns)†

10.4 Plan and carry out investigations to test predictions of the products of double replacement reactions; using†solubility charts to identify precipitates; and write balanced equations for these reactions. (CCC: Patterns)†

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HS.P4U1.8†Engage in argument from evidence that the net change of energy in a system is always equal to the total energy exchanged between the system and the surroundings.†

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3.1 Analyze and interpret data using†Kinetic Molecular Theory†to explain the states and properties (i.e. microscopic and macroscopic) of matter and phase changes. (CCC: Stability and Change)†

3.2 Engage in an argument using evidence from the†Law of Conservation of Energy†to support whether temperature and/or phase changes are exothermic or endothermic. (CCC: Energy and Matter)†

3.3 Use mathematics and computational thinking to solve†heat capacity†and†heat transfer†problems†involving specific heat; heat of fusion; and heat of vaporization. (Honors only) (CCC: Scale; Proportion; and Quantity)†

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HS.P1U3.4†Obtain; evaluate; and communicate information about how the use of chemistry related technologies have had positive and negative ethical; social; economic; and/or political implications.†

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5.2†Obtain; evaluate; and communicate information of how†changes in the nucleus of an atom†and the energy released have been used to positively and negatively†serve human ends. (CCC: Energy and Matter)†

8.5†Engage in argument from evidence about how the†use of chemical reactions†has positive and negative ethical; social; economic and/or political implications. (CCC: Cause and Effect)†

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HS.P4U3.9†Engage in argument from evidence regarding the ethical; social; economic; and/or political benefits and liabilities of energy usage and transfer.†

3.5†Engage in argument from evidence regarding the ethical; social; economic; and/or political benefits and liabilities of†energy usage†and transfer. (CCC: Cause and Effect)†

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Forensic Science 3-4 Scope and Sequence††

Learning Targets†

Key Concepts†

†Labs†

Resources††

Laboratory Basics†

• Lab Safety†

• Microscope Use†

Microscope Lab††

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Systems of Measurement†

• Intro to Chemistry Branches†

• System of Measurements†

• Sig Figs & Scientific Notation†

• Conversion Factors†

Antivenom Online Lab:††http://chemcollective.org/mr/†

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SigFig†Practice:††https://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic-home/arith-review-decimals/arithmetic-significant-figures-tutorial/e/significant_figures_1†

Unit Conversion Practice:†https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-fifth-grade-math/imp-measurement-and-data-3/imp-unit-conversion/e/converting-units†

Understanding the Metric System:†https://www.visionlearning.com/en/library/General-Science/3/The-Metric-System/47/reading††

Conversion Practice:†https://web.gccaz.edu/~kimld88531/rev130_files/WkstConversions.pdf†

Conversion†prac:†https://d32ogoqmya1dw8.cloudfront.net/files/mathyouneed/yau_uc_practice.pdf†

Structures of Matter†

1.1†Develop models to describe differences among solids; liquids and gases at the atomic and molecular levels. (CCC: Cause & Effect)†

1.2†Analyze and interpret data to identify examples of chemical and physical changes. (CCC: Patterns)†

1.3†Use mathematics and computational thinking to determine relationships between reactants and products in chemical or physical changes. (CCC: Scale; Proportion & Quantity)†

2.1†Analyze and interpret data to develop and support an explanation for gas pressure and the relationships between kinetic molecular theory and gas laws. (CCC: Cause and Effect).†

2.2†Use mathematics and computational thinking to solve quantitative gas law (Boyle; Charles; Gay-Lussac; combined) problems using Kinetic Molecular Theory; (Temperature: convert ?C to K; Pressure Units: torr; kPa; mm Hg; atm). (CCC: Cause and Effect).†

3.1†Analyze and interpret data using Kinetic Molecular Theory to explain the states and properties (i.e. microscopic and macroscopic) of matter and phase changes. (CCC: Stability and Change)†

3.2†Engage in an argument using evidence from the Law of Conservation of Energy to support whether temperature and/or phase changes are exothermic or endothermic. (CCC: Energy and Matter)†

3.3†Use mathematics and computational thinking to solve heat capacity and heat transfer problems involving specific heat; heat of fusion; and heat of vaporization. (Honors only) (CCC: Scale; Proportion; and Quantity)†

4.1†Develop and use the historical models of the atom and describe how each was revised with new evidence. (Dalton; Thomson; Rutherford; Bohr; quantum mechanical) (CCC: System and System Models)†

4.3†Obtain; evaluate; and communicate information of the periodic table to determine the atomic number; atomic mass; number of protons; and electrons in elements. (CCC: Scale; Proportion; and Quantity†

4.4†Develop and use models of the regions (groups; families; series; metals; nonmetals; metalloids) of the periodic table and describe the characteristics of each (electrical/heat conductivity; metal/nonmetal/metalloid behavior; valence). (CCC: Structure and Function†

4.5†Obtain; evaluate; and communicate the qualitative evidence supporting claims about how atoms absorb and emit energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation. (CCC: Cause and Effect)†

5.1†Develop and use models to demonstrate how changes in the nucleus of an atom cause changes in the energy of the surroundings (isotopes; radioactive decay; fission; fusion). (CCC: Stability and Change)†

• Elements; compounds; and mixtures†

• Properties and Changes†

• Kinetic Theory of Matter†

• Law of Conservation of Matter†& Energy†

• Metals v. nonmetals†

• P of T basics†

• Subatomic Particles; ions; and isotopes††

• Rutherford?s Model†

• Specific Heat;†Endo/Exothermic†

Thallium Poisoning case†

Arson- Kenny Richey†

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Food Chemistry: Tasty Molecules atomic structure models†

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Food Chemistry: Boiling Point Lab††

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Food Chemistry: Read; Relate; React (bonds)††

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States of Matter:†https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/states-of-matter-basics†

Observing Reactions Lab:†https://miningmatters.ca/docs/default-source/mining-matters---resources/activities-and-lesson-plans/educators---junior---activity---eggsperiments-with-vinegar.pdf?sfvrsn=9b390699_4†

Build a Molecule:†https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/legacy/build-a-molecule†

Build an isotope:†https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/isotopes-and-atomic-mass†

Nearpod: Measuring Energy Changes†

Structures of Matter 2.0†

4.2†Construct an explanation for an atom?s electrical field strength and its influence on valence electrons in relation to periodic trends in atomic radius; electronegativity; ionization energy. (Coulomb?s Law) (CCC: Cause and Effect†

6.2†Construct an explanation for how Coulomb?s Law (Electric Fields) influences the formation of ionic and molecular compounds. (CCC: Stability and Change)†

6.3†Develop and use models for the transfer or sharing of electrons to predict the formation of ions; molecules; and compounds. (CCC: Structure and Function)†

6.4†Construct explanations of how the structure of ionic and molecular/covalent compounds impact their properties. (CCC: Structure and Function)†

7.2†Use mathematics and computational thinking to determine the empirical (Honors: and molecular formulas) of compounds given percent composition or mass composition data. (CCC: Scale; Proportion; and Quantity)†

• Molecular v. structural formulas†

• Scalar v vector quantities†

• Lewis electron configuration/box diagrams†

• Ionization energy; atomic size; EN†

• VSEPR diagrams†

• Ionic and covalent bonds†

• Dipole Moments†

Hair isotope analysis†lab†

Insulin Overdose case†

Charles Cullen case†

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Chemical Nomenclature†

6.1†Obtain; evaluate; and communicate information about chemical compounds and/or molecules (formulas; numbers of atoms; types; and names). (CCC: Patterns)†

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• Chemical Nomenclature†

• Binary v. nonbinary††

• Type I; II; & III†

• Binary and Oxo Acids††

Food Chemistry: Binary and Oxo Acids Lab††

DIY Toothpaste Lab:†https://miningmatters.ca/docs/default-source/mining-matters---resources/activities-and-lesson-plans/educator---junior---activity-a-paste-with-a-taste.pdf?sfvrsn=97aa15a0_4†

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Forensic 2†Learning Targets†

Key Concepts†

Associated Labs†

Resources†

Composition of Substances†

7.1†Use mathematical and computational thinking and the meaning of the mole to interconvert between mass and moles (molecules; atoms; formula units). (CCC: Scale; Proportion; and Quantity)†

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• Composition of Substances†

• Moles; molar mass†

• Avogadro?s number†

PhET molar mass simulation††

Nearpod: Measuring with the Mole†

Stoichiometry†

8.1†Communicate information by writing and balancing chemical equations; given the names of reactants and products using the law of conservation of matter (mass). (CCC: Patterns)†

8.2†Develop and use models to describe what is represented; on a molecular and molar level; by chemical equations. (CCC: Stability and Change)†

8.3†Analyze and interpret data to classify chemical reactions as being synthesis; decomposition; combustion; single-replacement; or double-replacement. (CCC: Patterns)†

8.4†Plan and carry out investigations to predict the products of chemical reactions (synthesis; decomposition; combustion; single-replacement and double-replacement reactions) and write balanced equations for these reactions. (honors only) (CCC: Patterns)†

9.1†Use mathematics and computational thinking with chemical equations to perform basic mass-mass calculations for chemical reactions. (CCC: Scale; Proportion; and Quantity)†

9.2†Use mathematics and computational thinking or a model to identify limiting reactants to solve stoichiometry problems (Honors) (CCC: Scale; Proportion; and Quantity)†

10.1†Develop and use models of solution formation to predict and explain forces between a solute and solvent. (CCC: System and System Models)†

10.2†Use mathematics and computational thinking to define and calculate the molarity of a solution. (CCC: Scale; Proportion; and Quantity)††

10.3†Use mathematics and computational thinking to solve stoichiometry calculations based on reactions involving aqueous solutions. (CCC: Scale; Proportion; and Quantity)†

10.4†Plan and carry out investigations to test predictions of the products of double replacement reactions; using solubility charts to identify precipitates; and write balanced equations for these reactions. (CCC: Patterns)†

11.2†Plan and carry out an investigation to explore the cause and effect relationship between reaction rate factors in relation to the kinetic theory. (e.g.; temperature; concentration) (CCC: Cause and Effect)††

• Chemical Equations†

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