Wanted: Talented Forensics Investigators!The Captains of the ‘Detective Training Academy’ are eagerly recruiting new investigators. As a potential recruit, you want to impress the captains with your forensic scientific knowledge and creativity through the creation of a unique crime. Your task is the following:

THE STORY student responsible for this task: ____________________

1) Discuss and agree about a crime, events, evidence, suspects and solution. Then as a group work together to create a story plan outlining your story.

a) Write a story about the crime that has taken place. (Do not disclose the answer)o This story will contain all of the details about the crime:

Victim(s) Suspects (min of 4) Other Characters involved (eg. Bystanders, witnesses, friends,

employees of setting, etc . . .) Motives Setting Background Information How it was committed (eg. Robbery, gunpoint, fraud . . .)

o Be sure to demonstrate the following writing criteria: Creativity Scientific vocabulary Functional writing skills (grammar, spelling, sentence structure)

b) Write the ‘solution’ (who did it and how did they did it) on a separate piece of paper and placed in a sealed envelope

The Evidencestudent responsible for this task: ____________________

3) Exhibit evidence on separate pieces of paper. You need to include a small paragraph explaining the relevance of each piece of evidence. (In addition, each piece of evidence needs to be bagged and labeled, eg. Exhibit ‘A’)

a. Evidence suggesting “who” (the culprit, accused, criminal)Eg.) a piece of handwriting, fabric of clothing, fingerprint, tire track, lipstick print, teeth marks in food or gum, etc. . . .

b. Evidence suggesting “what” (the crime, wrong)Eg.) a bullet, gun, knife, broken glass, blackmail note, etc. . .

c. Evidence suggesting “where” (the setting)Eg.) bank, hotel, matchbook from crime location, receipt, pamphlet, telephone record, etc . . .

d. Evidence suggesting “why” (the motive)Eg.) financial statement, threats, taped messages, letters, notes, verbal communication witnessed, receipts, previous encounters, police records, etc . . .

e. Evidence suggesting “when” (the date, time of day, season, year)

Eg.) foot print in the snow, date on a receipt, stopped clock or found watch, stage of insect development, etc . . .)

The Suspect Profilesstudent responsible for this task: ____________________

4. Create individual profile cards for 4 suspects.There are 5 categories that need to be addressed for each suspect:

a. photo and biographyb. handwriting samplec. fingerprintsd. hair sample/ fiber analysise. footprints

A) Photo and Biography- Indicate the height of suspect in their mug shot (ie. Height markings behind

suspect when photo taken)

B) Handwriting Sample- Suspect handwriting of the alphabet in lower and upper case- Handwritten sentence

Aa Bb Cc

Sentence:

C) Finger Prints-Print all 10 fingers-Each print is labeled with hand and finger namesR. Thumb R. Index R. Middle R. Ring R. Pinky

L. Thumb L. Index L. Middle L. Ring L. Pinky

D) Hair/ Fiber Sample - Microscope photo of sample- Identifying features labeled: Colour, texture, material, length, processing (dye,

permed, etc . . . )

E) Foot Prints- size (measure)- gender ( if possible to identify)- tread Pattern- identifying features (eg. brand names, slashes, cuts, etc . . . )

The Crime Scene Representation (Diorama or Photo Set) student responsible for this task: ____________________

5. Create a miniature version of the crime scene that helps viewers understand the setting of your crime. It should also work to bring the setting to life.

The Crime Scenestudent responsible for this task: ____________________

2) Sketch the crime scene (apply the skills you learned in the detective workshops)Requirements:- 11x17 paper- legend – list of items found at crime scene- scale- labeled- date- title taken- officer at scene- colored in pencil crayon

laminated overlay with 2 reference points

Diorama Requirements:-Shoe box size- Everything must be handmade (not purchased eg. toothpicks table, fabric curtains, etc . . .)- Created to scale- Specific detail present (true to real scene, realistic items, 3D)- Pride of construction must be present (aesthetically appealing)

Photo Set:-real photos taken with camera- original photos, not found online- minimum of 6 photos in the set- true representative of the scene- includes placement of evidence.

The Bonus ItemsExtra Items you can include to go above and beyond the assignment expectations

1) Clues: 5 typed clues (size 14 Arial font)- Factual sentences that may or may not provide answers that help detectives

solve the crime- Complete sentences- Wording using mature , scientific language

2) Another Piece of evidence- include more evidence that would help build your case’s interest and

complexity

3) Student Directed Choice. - must submit proposal and have it approved by a teacher before proceeding with original idea