Forensic Science 7 (PLTW Medical Detectives)
Syllabus
Course Description
Grade 7 Elective
Credit value: 0.25
Students will be required to create projects, complete laboratory activities, research topics and utilize various media/technology to explore, investigate, experience, and solve real world applicable problems with the STEM-rich Project Lead The Way: Medical Detectives coursework. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Grade 7 Science
Units
- What is Forensic Science?
- Forensic Anthropology Case Study
- Trace Evidence Case Study
- Forensic DNA Analysis Case Study
Assessments
- Weekly Pop Quizzes
- Projects
- Digital Assignments
- Labs/Virtual Labs
- Collins Writings Type I, II, and III
- Oral Assessments
- Online Exams
- Case Study Reports
Resources
- Google Classroom
- Crash Course videos
- CSI Web Quests, Rice University
- Web Quests
- Glencoe Virtual Labs
- Project Lead the Way Carolina Kits