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Preview of Lab Activity Forensics Unit 3: Investigating a Crime Scene (Virtual Friendly)

Lab Activity Forensics Unit 3: Investigating a Crime Scene (Virtual Friendly)

In this lab, students will investigate a mock crime scene and evaluate a mock scenario. All resources you need are provided including Student lab sheetCrime scene processing formCrime scene sketch formCrime scene staging resourcesEvidence tagsUse this lab alone, with my Unit 3 Lesson Plan, or get the Complete Unit 3 Resource File that includes: Unit/Daily Lesson PlanUnit 3: PPTLab: Investigating a Crime SceneCrime Scene Setup Resources (images, scenario, sketch form, evidence processing form.
Preview of Crime Scene Investigation Worksheet: Types of Evidence

Crime Scene Investigation Worksheet: Types of Evidence

Make teaching easier with this CSI worksheet: Types of Evidence. Save time and make grading easy. Teacher answer key is included? Publish to your google classroom or online teaching platform. Help your students learn the difference between the following types of evidence: Direct (testimonial) and circumstantial evidenceIndividual and class evidenceBiological and physical evidenceLesson Objectives: This worksheet will help students understand:Distinguish and categorize physical and trace ev
Preview of Analyzing Fingerprints as Evidence: Fingerprint Minutiae

Analyzing Fingerprints as Evidence: Fingerprint Minutiae

Make teaching easier with this Analysis of Fingerprints Worksheet! All content objectives listed below are covered. Use this assignment as an introduction, reinforcement, or review. Students will complete 49 easy to grade fill in the blank, matching, and multiple choice questions. Teacher answer key is provided!For other great resources to make teaching easier follow me for updates! If you like my product, don't forget to write a review! Thank you!In this worksheet students will address t
Preview of Forensics Unit 3: The Crime Scene Bundle (6 Products!)

Forensics Unit 3: The Crime Scene Bundle (6 Products!)

Make teaching easier with this Forensics Unit 3 Bundle: The Crime Scene! This bundle includes: Forensics Unit Plan 3: The Crime SceneForensics Unit 3 PowerPoint: Investigating a Crime SceneWorksheet: Crime Scene Search PatternsLab Activity: Investigating a Crime Scene Forensics Unit 3 Test: The Crime SceneFor other great resources to make teaching easier follow me for updates! If you like my product, don't forget to write a review! Thank you!Content Standards: (TSWBAT)SFS1b: Distinguish and
Preview of Forensics Whole Course Growing Bundle

Forensics Whole Course Growing Bundle

Make teaching easier and save time and money with the Forensics Whole Course Growing Bundle! This bundle includes unit plans, labs, worksheets, PowerPoint's, and tests for ten of the most common Forensic Science units. Items will continue to be added. Please carefully view the resources currently available. Also available: Find other unit plans, unit bundles, and chemistry worksheets to make teaching easier here!For other great resources to make teaching easier follow me for updates! If you l
Preview of Forensics Worksheet: DNA Profiles and STRs

Forensics Worksheet: DNA Profiles and STRs

Make teaching Forensics easy with this DNA Profiles and STRs Worksheet. Use this resources as an introduction, review, reinforcement, independent work, or as an assessment. The background information and questions provided make this an easy to use assignment students can master with little instruction. Real FBI data and cold-case data make this an engaging activity for students. Teacher answer key is included!Upon completion of this worksheet, students will be able to: Content Standards:S
Preview of Forensic Science Worksheet: Crime Scene Search Patterns

Forensic Science Worksheet: Crime Scene Search Patterns

Make teaching Forensics easy with this Forensic Science Worksheet: Crime Scene Search Patterns. Use this resources as an introduction, review, reinforcement, independent work, or as an assessment. This easy to grade, worksheet provides background information and crime scene scenarios for students to analyze. Students learn to identify the appropriate search pattern when investigating a crime scene. Teacher Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, and Answer key is included!Teacher Guide/Lesson Plan:Upon
Preview of Forensics Lab Activity: Investigating a Crime Scene

Forensics Lab Activity: Investigating a Crime Scene

In this lab, students will investigate a mock crime scene and evaluate a mock scenario. All resources you need are provided including Student lab sheetCrime scene processing formCrime scene sketch formCrime scene staging resourcesEvidence tagsUse this lab alone, with my Unit 3 Lesson Plan, or get the Complete Unit 3 Resource File that includes: Unit/Daily Lesson PlanUnit 3: PPTLab: Investigating a Crime SceneCrime Scene Setup Resources (images, scenario, sketch form, evidence processing form.
Preview of Forensics Unit 1 Bundle: Introduction to Forensics & the Law (7 Products!)

Forensics Unit 1 Bundle: Introduction to Forensics & the Law (7 Products!)

Make teaching Forensics easy with this Unit Plan 1 bundle! SIOP, gifted, and differentiation strategies are embedded and easily identified throuought. Lessons are differnetiated accoding to learning style, grouping, and language ability. Both content and literacy standards as well as key vocabulary words, essential questions, activating strategies, instructional strategies, and summarizing strategies are included and highlighted. Unit plan contains links to resources! The Introduction to
Preview of Forensics 10 Unit Plan Bundle (SIOP & Differentiated)

Forensics 10 Unit Plan Bundle (SIOP & Differentiated)

Make teaching Forensics easier with this 10 unit plan bundle! This set of lesson plans includes the essential units for an introductory Forensics class. SIOP, gifted, and differentiation strategies are embedded and easily identified thoughout. Lessons are differentiated according to learning style, grouping, and language ability. Both content and literacy standards as well as key vocabulary words, essential questions, activating strategies, instructional strategies, and summarizing strate
Preview of Forensic Case Study: Ballistics (The Mystery of Elm Street)

Forensic Case Study: Ballistics (The Mystery of Elm Street)

Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the James Mitchell Shooting Case, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions. Students will learn about techniques used to analyze ballistic evidence as well as the role of ballistic evidence in forensic investigations. Teacher answer key is included!
Preview of Forensic Analysis of Hair Evidence Two Worksheet Bundle

Forensic Analysis of Hair Evidence Two Worksheet Bundle

Make teaching easier with this Introduction to Hair as Evidence two worksheet bundle! Students will learn key vocabulary as it relates to forensic investigation of hair evidence. All content objectives listed below are covered. Use this assignment as an introduction, reinforcement, or review. Students will complete easy to grade fill in the blank, matching, and true false questions. Teacher answer key is provided!For other great resources to make teaching easier follow me for updates! If you li
Preview of Forensic Case Study: Caught by a Horse Hair (The Murder of Nancy Titterton)

Forensic Case Study: Caught by a Horse Hair (The Murder of Nancy Titterton)

Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the Nancy Titterton Murder Case, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions. Students will learn about the importance and significance of hair as evidence in forensic investigations. Teacher guide, learning objectives, and answer key is included! Le
Preview of Forensic Science Case Study Growing Bundle!

Forensic Science Case Study Growing Bundle!

Make teaching easier with this growing Forensic Case Study Bundle! Teacher guide, answer key, and key vocabulary are included in each case study. Use this case study bundle as your go-to substitute lesson resource folder! Get this bundle early and save money! Students will:Review important criminal cases as the relate to the development of forensic science. Build literacy skills (reading, writing, and speaking) to analyze and respond to case study questions.Display curiosity in related for
Preview of Forensics Unit 12: DNA Evidence (Growing Bundle)

Forensics Unit 12: DNA Evidence (Growing Bundle)

Make teaching easier with this growing Forensics Bundle: DNA Evidence! The unit plan includes differentiation and SIOP strategies! The matching PowerPoint will save you time! Labs, worksheets, and assessments coming soon! Find out more by clicking the product descriptions below! For other great resources to make teaching easier follow me for updates! If you like my product, don't forget to write a review! Thank you! Visit my blog at www.maketeachingeasy.com! Visit my page for weight loss and
Preview of Hair as Evidence Review Worksheet

Hair as Evidence Review Worksheet

Make teaching easier with this Hair as Evidence Review Worksheet! Students will review the structure of hair and how forensics scientists use hair as evidence. All content objectives listed below are covered. Use this assignment as a unit review before a test or to smply reinforce student learning. Teacher answer key is provided!For other great resources to make teaching easier follow me for updates! If you like my product, don't forget to write a review! Thank you!Use this product alone
Preview of Forensics Case Study: Beyond the Bloodstains: The O.J. Simpson Case and the DNA

Forensics Case Study: Beyond the Bloodstains: The O.J. Simpson Case and the DNA

Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as a substitute lesson, as an introduction, as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the O.J. Simpson Murder Case and its importance in the use of DNA evidence in criminal investigations. in which fingerprints were lifted from a deceased individual, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions.
Preview of Forensic Anthropology Unit 14.2 Lab & Worksheet: Classification of Human Bones

Forensic Anthropology Unit 14.2 Lab & Worksheet: Classification of Human Bones

In this simple, but effect lab activity, students will be able to:(Objectives):1. Name the four main groups of bones based on shape. 2. Identify the classification of major bones of the body. Materials Needed for this lab:Model of a human skeleton (optional)Student handoutText or notes on the classification of bones (optional) or Forensics Unit 14 PPT (optional)I love this lab because it helps my forensics students learn key skeletal system concepts in a simplified and condensed format. Teac
Preview of Complete Forensics Unit 3: Crime Scene Investigation (Unit Plan and Resources)

Complete Forensics Unit 3: Crime Scene Investigation (Unit Plan and Resources)

Make teaching Forensics easy with this Complete Forensics Unit 3: Crime Scene Investigation resource. This product contains every resouce you need, no planning necessary. This bundle includes: Unit/Daily Lesson PlanUnit 3: PPTLab: Investigating a Crime SceneCrime Scene Setup Resources (images, scenario, sketch form, evidence processing form...)Unit 3 Test & Answer KeyCase Study: Jeffery McdonaldVideo Case Study: Mark Winger (Active Free Video Link)The unit plan is a combined unit and daily le
Preview of Forensic Science Test: DNA Evidence (DNA Profiles)

Forensic Science Test: DNA Evidence (DNA Profiles)

Created to make teaching easier, this 50 question assessment covers the content standards and objectives listed below. Easy to grade multiple choice questions range from level 1 memorization to level 5 application. Easy to see graphics provide students the opportunity to apply critical thinking skills. Teacher answer key is provided! An editable Microsoft Word version is available with pdf purchase for free upon request by contacting me at bestforteachers@gmail.com. Use this assessment alo
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Integrated Nurturer I follows an integrated approach to teaching that focuses on student needs and curriculum-appropriate methods.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Georgia Public Schools -The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Nominee (2013) -Southeast High School Teacher of the Year Nominee (2011 & 2013) -Disney American Teacher Awards Nominee (2002) -United States Army/Army Reserve/Tennessee National Guard United States Army Reserve Honorable Discharge (2001) -Certificate of Achievement (2001) -Individual Achievement Ribbon (1998) -Certificate of Appreciation (1998) Tennessee Army National Guard Honorable Discharge (1998) -Army Service Ribbon (1992) -National Defense Service Medal (1992) -Certificate of Achievement (1992) -Wartime Service Ribbon (1991) -Overseas Service Ribbon (1991) -The Commander’s Award (1991) Lee University, Cleveland, TN -Academic Dean’s List (1986-1988, 1992, 1993, 1996) Pasco Comprehensive High School, Dade City, FL -Honor Graduate (1986) -National Honor Society (1986) -Florida Girls State Representative, Tallahassee, FL (1985) Collegiate Athletics -Lee University Women’s Fast-pitch Softball Team (1986-1988, 1992); Full Athletic Pitching Scholarship; MVP (1986-1988); NAIA Division I Champions (1992)

My own education history

Lee University, Cleveland, TN -Ed. S. Educational Leadership (2013) -Research: Improving Career and College Readiness For All Students -M. Ed. Educational Leadership (2008) -Thesis: Survey of Acceptable Obesity Intervention Strategies in a North Georgia Title I High School -B.A. Secondary Science Education (1996) -Secondary Emphasis: Health and Physical Education -B.S. in Biological Science (1993) -Minor: Religion Georgia Professional Standards Commission Licenses -Educational Leadership, K-12 (2008) -Health and Physical Education, P-12 (2006) -Broad Field Science, 6-12 (1998) -Biology, 6-12 (1996) -Earth and Space Science, 6-12 (1996) -Gifted in Field Endorsement (2014) American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) -Certified Exercise Physiologist (2011- Present) American Council on Exercise (ACE) -Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant (2010 - Present) -Certified Personal Trainer (2010 - Present) -Certified Health Coach (2013 - Present) National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM) -Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist (2014 - Present) American Red Cross -CPR/AED/First Aid Tennessee State Soccer Association -Class E Soccer Coaching License (1996) United States Army/TN National Guard -Combat Medical Specialist (1991-2001)

Additional biographical information

Georgia Student Finance Commission: -GACollege411/Bridge Bill/Hope Training (Fall 2011, 2012 & 2015) -Dalton State College 11th Annual Education Summit (Fall 2012) North Georgia RESA/Whitfield County Schools: -Sheltered Instruction Model for English Language Learners (SIOP) (2016-2017) -Understanding Teacher Keys Standards (Fall 2013) -Pickens County High School GAPSS Review Team Member/Team Leader (2013) -Whitfield County Leadership Academy (2011-2012) -Schlecty Center Working on the Work Conference, Chattanooga, TN (2011) -Understanding Poverty Conference, Ruby Payne (2011) -Mandated Reporting, Ethics, ESOL Strategies, and Sexual Harassment Awareness (Annually) -A Formula for Effective Instruction in High School (2003) 2 SDU’s -The First Days of School (2003) 1 SDU -Dealing With Difficult Parents (2003) 2 SDU’s -Outdoor Environment Education for Teachers (2001) 1 SDU -Earth and Physical Science (1999) 10 SDU’s -Cooperative Discipline/ADHD (1999) 2 SDU’s -Nature and Needs of the Middle School Learner (1999) 5 SDU’s -Classroom Use of the Internet and Web Page Development (1999) 1 SDU -Gang Violence Prevention (1999) -Power Writing (1999) National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM) -Corrective Exercise Program Design (2017) American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM): -Health Fitness Specialist Workshop (2011) American Council on Exercise: -Functional Training Workshop (2010) -Personal Training in Practice Workshop (2010) University of Georgia Continuing Education: -Astronomy 1100 (2004) 3 credit hours -Geology 1122 (2003) 3 credit hours