What I've Learned So Far

Content: 
1. List at least 3 things you've learned since you started working on your senior project.

something i learned since I started working on my senior project was probably the many jobs in CSI. I didn't think there would be so many like forensics, and jobs within forensics( odontology,  anthropology, photography,  etc.), and criminal psychology. I also learned that it takes a lot of time to solve a case, for example it could take months just to get decent information. and I learned that investigators need to find out the reasons for a crime, like what the criminal is thinking, their motives, and if they were psychologically ill and that's why the committed crimes; basically getting into the criminal's mind.
2. Post evidence of this accomplishment. It can be in the form of a picture, video, document, etc. 

• The crime scene technician is an expert in finding and identifying physical evidence such as hairs, fibers, empty bullet capsules, bloodstained objects, and body fluids which may be found in carpets, on furniture, on walls, etc. (http://www.enotes.com/forensic-science/crime-scene-investigation)
• The investigator interviews witnesses, gathers information from the police on the scene, the crime scene technician, the coroner, pathologist, and other specialists that are present (such as a forensic anthropologist). (http://www.enotes.com/forensic-science/crime-scene-investigation)
• A risk factor for criminality is anything in a persons psychology, developmental or family history that may increase the likelihood that they will become involved in some point in criminal activities. A protective factor is anything in a persons biology, psychology, developmental or family history that will decrease the likelihood that they will become involved in criminal activity.      Risk factors generally include: lower class origin, family of origin, poor personal temperament, lower aptitude, early behavioural histories, poor parenting, school based factors, poor educational/vocational/socioeconomic achievement, poor interpersonal relationships, antisocial associates which support crime, antisocial attitudes/values/beliefs and feelings and psychopathology. (http://www.psychologycampus.com/forensic-criminal/)

EQ: "What is the crime scene investigation position most important to prosecuting a criminal?"

(1) Define possible terms in your EQ (e.g. successful, effective).  
most important




(2) So far based on your research, what are possible answers to your EQ? 
there are the detectives, forensic anthropologists, and forensic psychologists so far.

(3) What has been your most important printed source and why?
the most important printed out source would probably be "Crime Scene Investigation" by Lt. Raymond E. Foster because he gave me different types of jobs in CSI and new technology used in crime scenes that could help the investigators. he also gives tips on how to keep the scene clean; it's important.

Idea Approval

• What would you like to do/create for your independent component? 

I am still not sure what I would like to do for my independent component but maybe I could watch the ID channel (Investigation Discovery Channel) and watch the criminal cases or I could go watch public trials.

• Explain how you think this will be a worthwhile use of 30 hours?

I think this will be a worthwhile use of 30 hours because the television entertains me and i like to watch those kind of shows, plus they are informational and explain about the crime and who works on the case. Trials argue about the cases and bring in information.

• How will this help you to answer your EQ?

 This will help me answer my EQ because like I said, the ID Channel shows the jobs of people and the cases and show how the cases are solved, or why they can't be solved.

Second Interview Questions

1. why did you decide to get in your field?

2. may you give me several fields in crime scene investigation?

3. what field is the most lucrative?

4. what classes do you need to take for each field?

5. how has working in your field impacted your life?

extra: how has your job rewarded you and what are some of its drawbacks?

Interview Reflection #1

What is the most important thing I learned from the interview and why?

The most important thing I learned from my interview was probably the types of things detectives work on because they have to do a lot of things and work with different types of cases. for example, they work with FCU (Family Crime Unit) and VIP ( Victim Impact Program). This means that a detective's work is not as easy as in T.V shows and they have to be ready for anything.

Five-Minute Presentation Reflection

1) What would you say stood out about your presentation performance and why?

I think that the different types of jobs I talked about in my presentation stood out the most because people only knew the obvious ones like detectives and forensics. And also the fact I gave about having facial hair in order to be a police officer.

2) What was most challenging to do and why?

I think the most challenging thing to do was not giving away too much because I won't be counted on it in my 2 hour presentation. There was a lot to talk about and it was difficult not to give away too much.

Presentation Rough Draft

Objective:
Students  will learn about the different job branches of CSI and will learn how to investigate a crime scene.

Procedure:
1. first I'll start by introducing myself and my topic and try to answer some questions (1 minute)
2. then I'll tell them about some of the jobs and give brief info on what they do. (1 minute 30 seconds)
3.I'll then explain what they need to study and the qualifications to be in CSI. (1 minute)
4. Last I'll ask if there are any questions and answer them (1 minute)


Check for Understanding:
To make sure the students understand what I'm teaching, I'll ask them if they have any questions and help them understand by comparing my topic to the t.v shows they might watch like NCIS and CSI to give them an idea of the job.

Resources/Materials:
 poster with pictures of some materials needed in CSI and the different branches of the job (detective, forensics...).

Career

I- Search

Independent Study 1

Interview 1 Prep

Who do you plan to interview? Why?

I plan to interview a detective from my police station. I think this is a good choice because the detective is the one who investigates the crime scene and is there to tell what went on after the scene of the crime. They also gather and have information on what is needed to do the job. They have a big responsibility, figuring out the crime, and that is interesting to me. Phone numbers are available to me so this is also why I want to interview a detective.

Besides the 5 interview questions, I also plan to ask some personal questions so they fell I care about my topic. 

Math

Product

Topic Choice

My topic is crime scene investigation and I chose this topic because I want to be more observant towards my surroundings. I think this topic can help me pay attention to the small things around me. I also want to know what really happens during a crime scene investigation, instead of what happens on t.v. This, I hope, will help me accomplish my goal of finding significance in everyday life.

Research Semester 2

Science Fair

Service Learning