Lesson Title Forensic Detective Cluster Pathways Law Enforcement Correctional Services Essential Question What careers are within the Law Enforcement and Correctional Services clusters? TEKS Career Portals: 1.A, 2.A, 2.B, 4.F Prior Student Learning Career Module Introduction Estimated Time 45 minutes LPSCS Career Exploration Module DAY THREE Law Enforcement/Correctional Services Objectives - Identify and explore career opportunities within the LPSCS Cluster (police officer, correctional officer, sheriff, criminal investigator) - Use the scientific process to solve a fictional crime Materials/Equipment/Handouts Needed - Vocabulary List - Handout: Movie Clips Questions - Handout: Fingerprint Pattern Types - Forensic Detective Activity - Forensic Detective Activity Rubric - Ink Pads - Hand Sanitizer - Baby Wipes - 5 x 7 Index Cards - Crime Scene Scenario (Extension) - Crime Report Form (Extension) Introduction/Engage - Discuss how television and movies give us preconceived ideas regarding police officers, correctional officers, sheriffs, and criminal investigators - Begin with Movie Clips Activity Activities - Movie Clips Activity: do an Internet search for the following online movie clips using these key words movie clip his-girl-friday-movie-jailhouse-interview movie clips 52zw running-scared-movie-miranda-rights bean (3/12) movie clip - airport police chase (1997) hd - Pick 2-3 of the listed movie clips - Complete the Movie Clips Activity using the teacher activity instruction sheet and the student questions - Forensic Detective Activity Lesson Closure - Answer any follow-up questions that students may have - Instruct students to complete the vocabulary list for homework - Discuss upcoming career module experiences and expectations Assessment Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved Day 3 of 10 Page 1
- Verbal responses to questions - Forensic Detective Activity Rubric Extension - Instruct students to write a criminal report using the Crime Scene Scenario and the Criminal Report Form Accommodations for Learning Differences - Accommodations Manual - Guidelines and Procedures for Adapting Instructional Materials - Sample Curriculum Customizations for Learning Differences - Lesson Plan/Curriculum Modification Checklist - Instructor Format for Curriculum Customization for Learning Differences Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved Day 3 of 10 Page 2
FORENSIC DETECTIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS Materials needed: - Forensic Detective Activity Sheet - Fingerprint Pattern Types - Forensic Detective Rubric - Ink Pads - Hand Sanitizer - Baby Wipes - 5 x 7 Index Cards TEKS: 127.4.(c)(1)(A), (2)(A)(B)(E) Approximate time: 20 minutes Directions: 1. Assign students into groups of two 2. Distribute the Forensic Detective Activity sheet, Fingerprint Pattern Types and Forensic Detective Rubric Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved Day 3 of 10 Page 3
FORENSIC DETECTIVE ACTIVITY SCENARIO Someone who is sitting in this classroom broke into the Principal s office this morning and stole his favorite writing pen! The crime was caught on video, so the administration thinks that they know who did it. However, they want to be absolutely positive that they have the correct person in mind. Luckily, evidence was gathered from the scene, including fingerprints. Through the use of forensic techniques, your group must work together and determine who committed this evil crime before the end of the class period. Instructions: To complete this activity, each group must collect the fingerprints of each group member, and post the prints collectively on a poster board. Label all prints with numbers and letters, NOT names (Ex: Group 1, Suspect A). Directions for gathering the prints are below. Upon completion we will compare all gathered prints to the evidence that has already been collected. HOW TO GATHER FINGER PRINT Step 1 Begin by telling the subject that you are going to take their prints and to relax their hand and let you do all the work; ask them to let you control their hands Step 2 Roll the fingers, one-by-one, from the left to the right on the ink pad (without pressing down) Your prints should be wide and not resemble typical finger sizes Step 3 For inking the fingertips, roll them from the top down until the fingers lay flat Do the left and then the right Roll the thumbs, and label them T Clean Up When getting ink off the fingers, make sure the soap is rubbed in well before applying water Make sure that your collected prints are away from cleaning material to prevent damage Label your print sheets and post them Be sure to write the correct detective s name on each sheet posted. This is how you will be graded. Each student must collect at least one set of prints from a group member! Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved Day 3 of 10 Page 4
FINGERPRINT PATTERN TYPES Fingerprint Identification is the method of identification using the impressions made by the minute ridge formations or patterns found on the fingertips. No two persons have exactly the same arrangement of ridge patterns, and the patterns of any one individual remain unchanged throughout life. Fingerprints offer a perfect means of personal identification. Other personal characteristics may change, but fingerprints do not. Fingerprints can be recorded on a standard fingerprint card or can be recorded digitally and transmitted electronically to the FBI for comparison. By comparing fingerprints at the scene of a crime with the fingerprint record of suspected persons, officials can establish absolute proof of the presence or identity of a person. Various types are below. (Source: www.fbi.gov) Plain Arch Tented Arch Ulnar Loop Radial Loop Plain Whorl Central Pocket Loop Double Loop Whorl Accidental Whorl Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved Day 3 of 10 Page 5
FORENSIC DETECTIVE ACTIVITY RUBRIC Name Class Period Date Legibility (x5) Prints are on the fingerprint card and all are readable and not inked too dark 4 3 2 1 TOTAL Prints are on the fingerprint card and most are readable Prints are on the fingerprint card, but some are unreadable Prints are placed on the fingerprint card but, are unreadable Neatness (x4) Card is turned in with no smudges or marks Card is turned in with one or two smudges or marks Card is turned in and has several smudges or marks Card is turned in, but has numerous smudges or marks Identification (x4) Thumb prints are properly labeled with a T ; group and suspects information in proper format (Ex: Group 1, Suspect A); detective s name is listed Only 3 of the previous identifying requirements are labeled Only 2 of the previous identifying requirements are labeled Only 1 of the previous identifying requirements is labeled Cleanliness (x4) All materials are put away after use, and ink is appropriately cleaned up Most materials are put away after use and ink is appropriately cleaned up Some materials are put away after use and ink is appropriately cleaned up Materials are not properly put away, and ink is not appropriately cleaned up Participation (x4) The student contributes to the success of the activity, listens well and respects others ---- ---- The student does not contribute to the success of the activity or respect others Ability to follow instructions (x4) Instructions are followed closely --- --- Instructions are not followed closely Total Points (out of 100 points) Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved Day 3 of 10 Page 6
MOVIE CLIPS ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS Materials needed: Computer, projection equipment, 3-4 short movie clips, Movie Clips Questions TEKS: 127.4.(c)(1)(A), (2)(B)(E), (4)(A)(B)(C)(E)(F)(G)(H) Approximate time: 15 minutes Directions: 1. Prepare three or four short movie clips (15 to 30 seconds in length) that show a character or scene portraying an occupation related to the cluster currently being taught 2. Give each student a copy of the Movie Clips Questions 3. Explain and give examples for the two questions on the Movie Clips Questions 4. Show the clips 5. Have the students complete the Movie Clips Questions 6. Review and discuss the student s answers to the two questions Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved Day 3 of 10 Page 7
MOVIE CLIPS QUESTIONS 1. What characteristics, (personality, tools, vocabulary, leadership, training, etc.), did the characters in the movie clips display that agree with the occupation information presented in class? 2. What characteristics, (personality, tools, vocabulary, leadership, training, etc.), did the characters in the movie clips display that disagree with the occupation information presented in class? Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved Day 3 of 10 Page 8
CRIME SCENE SCENERIO You are dispatched to an ATM machine in order to take an aggravated robbery report. The victim, Tony Unlucky, was robbed at gunpoint by two suspects while he was in his car at the ATM machine. The robbers took Mr. Unlucky s personal belongings, dropped a weapon, and then took his car. There were two witnesses. Write a Crime Report using the attached form. Be creative with witness statements and information. Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved Day 3 of 10 Page 9
OFFICIAL CRIME REPORT Victim s Name: Location of Crime: Name(s) of Witness(s): List of Evidence: Victim s Statement: Witness(s) Statement(s): Additional Information: Reporting Officer: Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved Day 3 of 10 Page 10