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Crime Scene Investigation

Students will investigate a "mock" crime scene. The scene will be setup by teacher, and investigated by a student team within the class. Students will apply their newly acquired knowledge of crime scene investigation procedures and tactics.

Rubric Code: MA284B

By willwash

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Subject: Science

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Crime Scene Evaluation
	Approaching Goal 5 pts	Goal 10 pts	Above Goal 15 pts	Score (N/A)
Initial Response	Approaching Goal Slow response, slow to organize and unacceptable confusion. Poor threat assessment. No gloves Members were unsure of their roles with the crime scene, and could not properly assume responsibility.	Goal Fair response and initial assessment. Showed some planning and organization. Most members have an understanding of their role, and most had a satisfactory understanding of how to preform those roles.	Above Goal Well done, Command Presence noted. Had a sound plan and were well organized. Each member immediately assumed their previously designated roles, with the team leader clearly initiating the investigation.	Score
Secure and Control Scene	Approaching Goal Did not secure and control the scene. Scene Integrity compromised, No field notes. No organized barrier to the crime scene, no command center present.	Goal Some security measures were taken, but improvement is needed. Basic field notes. Set up at least one barrier to the crime scene with some organization to the command center.	Above Goal Quickly took control of scene and delegated assignments to others. Quickly set up at least two barriers to the crime scene as well as created a designated command center.	Score
Evidence ID and collection	Approaching Goal Did not perform walkthrough, Unable to ID appropriate evidence and other elements of the crime, Poor documentation. Disregarded Chain of Evidence. No photos taken No gloves No or poorly organized evidence/photo logs	Goal Collection of evidence is minimally organized and collected in a cautious manner. Most evidence was identified, photographed, tagged and properly collected. Chain of command was mostly followed, and most evidence was kept secure. Satisfactory creation and maintenance of evidence/photo logs.	Above Goal Collection took place in an organized and cautious manner. All evidence was identified, photographed, tagged and properly collected. Chain of command was consistently followed, and evidence was kept secure. Exemplary creation and maintenance of evidence/photo logs.	Score
Search Techniques and Sketch	Approaching Goal Little or no search or sketch completed Little or no organization to marking evidence or proper written documentation of the crime scene.	Goal Satisfactory, but not complete Some errors noted. Only a rough sketch created. One specific search method (i.e. spiral, grid, quadrant, line) was utilized and documented.	Above Goal Proper and thorough search completed Appropriate draft sketch with measurements Two specific search method (i.e. spiral, grid, quadrant, line) was utilized and documented.	Score
Final Report Presentation	Approaching Goal Limited organization within presentation Student is sometimes comfortable with information and is therefore able to answer only rudimentary questions and fails to elaborate. Visual aids are sometimes used but rarely support the presentation.	Goal Presentation is well organized. Student is usually at ease and answers most questions with explanations and some elaboration. The use of visual aids is usually effective in supporting the presentation.	Above Goal Organization of presentation is consistent and effective. Organization of presentation is consistent and effective. The use of visual aids is consistent and effective in supporting the presentation.	Score
Technology Use	Approaching Goal Spreadsheets are sometimes used; spreadsheet only includes multiple columns of data. Student sometimes uses presentation programs and multimedia programs are sometimes incorporated. Graphics are sometimes employed and do not clarify or enhance the message of the document/presentation.	Goal Spreadsheets are usually used; spreadsheet may include multiple columns of data, formulas with cell references and charts. Student usually uses presentation programs and multimedia programs are usually incorporated. Graphics are usually employed to moderately clarify and enhance the message of the document/presentation.	Above Goal Spreadsheets are consistently used effectively to improve data keeping and analysis skills; spreadsheet includes multiple columns of data, formulas with cell references and charts. Student consistently uses a variety of presentation programs and multiple forms of multimedia are consistently incorporated. Graphics are consistently employed effectively to clarify and enhance the message of the document/presentation.	Score
Crime Scene Reconstruction	Approaching Goal Student gives an incomplete and vague explanation of the how the crime might have been committed using at least one reason based upon data collected, the periodic table and other resources. -Student references and/or cites at least one example from data or resources.	Goal Student gives a clear explanation of the how the crime might have been committed using at least two reasons based upon data collected, the periodic table and other resources. -Student references and/or cites at least two examples from data or resources.	Above Goal Student gives a clear and concise explanation of the how the crime might have been committed using at least three reasons based upon data collected, the periodic table and other resources. -Student references and/or cites at least 3 examples from data or resources.	Score

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