Grades: 9-12 Forensic Entomology: The Real CSI


COSI Columbus
Electronic Education
333 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
United States
Phone: (614) 228-2674 ext. 0
Fax: (614) 228-6363

Education: Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Career Education, Problem Solving, Sciences

What is forensic science and why should criminals beware of bugs, bones and botany? It’s the battle of fact vs. T.V. as you get a closer look at the world of forensic entomology. Students will develop an understanding of how science is applied in the courtroom and used as a forum of scientific debate. Dr. Jason Byrd, a Board Certified Forensic Entomologist at the University of Florida, describes how forensic science is actually conducted, and not how it is portrayed by the popular media. Through his video presentation students will see how a variety of different sciences are linked together to improve methods for the detection and apprehension of criminals. Dr. Byrd is currently a Bureau Chief with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and is the Director of Development for the Maples Center for Forensic Medicine at the University of Florida.Students should prepare questions in advance, based on the information sent to the teacher.
Objectives

- Introduction of the expert- Presentation by the expert (format varies, usually about 20-30 minutes in length)- Student discussion and Q&A with the expert, in a round-robin fashion through all the schools connected
National Standards to which this program aligns

Specifics vary according to program.Science content standards for grades 5-8:A. Understandings about scientific inquiryE. Understandings about science and technologyF. Science and technology in societyG. Science as a human endeavor, and the nature of science.Science content standards for grades 9-12:A. Understandings about scientific inquiryE. Understandings about science and technologyF. Science and technology in local, national, and global challengesG. Science as a human endeavor and the nature of scientific knowledge
Program Length

60 minutes
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3/19/2008
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:30 PM - 2:15 PM

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Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees

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Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider

We require ISDN schools to dial into us. However, we can dial out to the schools and reverse line charges if special arrangements are made. We strongly recommend a connection speed of 384 or higher.