Workshop 4: Crime Lab Scene
In this workshop we will read three selections and video story:
1. "Welcome to a Crime Lab," explains how scientists test the evidence found at crime scenes
2. "Body of Evidence," details an actual murder case and how forensic evidence led to a conviction
3. "DNA Analysis: The Key to Solving Crimes" explains what DNA is and how it's used to identify criminals
4. Video Story: The Skull Man - Describes Frank Bender, a forensic sculptor/artist who can "reconstruct" faces of the dead, or "age" the faces of the living as an aid to law enforcement
Comprehension Skill Focus: Summarization
Writing Genre: Expository Summary
Grammar Focus: Using Correct Verb Tense
Writing Mechanics Focus: Using Commas in a Series
Cross-Curricular Content: Science -
Career Focus: Criminology Researcher
1. "Welcome to a Crime Lab," explains how scientists test the evidence found at crime scenes
2. "Body of Evidence," details an actual murder case and how forensic evidence led to a conviction
3. "DNA Analysis: The Key to Solving Crimes" explains what DNA is and how it's used to identify criminals
4. Video Story: The Skull Man - Describes Frank Bender, a forensic sculptor/artist who can "reconstruct" faces of the dead, or "age" the faces of the living as an aid to law enforcement
Comprehension Skill Focus: Summarization
Writing Genre: Expository Summary
Grammar Focus: Using Correct Verb Tense
Writing Mechanics Focus: Using Commas in a Series
Cross-Curricular Content: Science -
Career Focus: Criminology Researcher
Handouts
Vocabulary
Copy and paste this link to practice Workshop 4 Vocabulary using virtual flashcards and playing games!!
http://quizlet.com/9362181/7th-8th-grade-read-180-workshop-4-crime-lab-science-flash-cards/
http://quizlet.com/9362181/7th-8th-grade-read-180-workshop-4-crime-lab-science-flash-cards/
Fun Links!!!
Explore a Crime Lab: http://www.trutv.com/shows/forensic_files/index.html
Become a forensic scientist! http://forensics.rice.edu/
Bob Dorotik in the News: http://www.trutv.com/shows/forensic_files/index.html
Bob & Jane Dorotik on "Snapped": o2.oxygen.com/player/?id=253837
Frank Bender: http://www.frankbender.us/
Kids Mysteries: http://mysterynet.com/kids
Become a forensic scientist! http://forensics.rice.edu/
Bob Dorotik in the News: http://www.trutv.com/shows/forensic_files/index.html
Bob & Jane Dorotik on "Snapped": o2.oxygen.com/player/?id=253837
Frank Bender: http://www.frankbender.us/
Kids Mysteries: http://mysterynet.com/kids