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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR

COURSE: Forensic Science SEMESTER: Fall 2014

TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson and Angela Edwards

WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 1 Thursday, 8/7 Skill Focus:Understanding of

C.S.I. (Crime Scene Investigation)

Compare and contrast Hollywood’s representation of crime scene investigation with actual investigative techniques

Welcome Syllabus Scavenger Hunt (Make connections to school

rules and agenda book) In pairs, students unscramble the titles of popular crime

shows Discuss the reasons for the popularity of crime shows Discuss the basic template for most crime shows Discuss where the writers get their ideas for the

storylines (Include recent events that could become a storyline for future C.S.I. episodes)

In pairs, student create a list of how Hollywood incorrectly presents crime scene investigation (Remind them to bring the list for Friday’s assignment)

SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1

Friday, 8/8 Skill Focus:Understanding of

C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation)

Compare and contrast Hollywood’s representation of crime scene investigation with actual investigative techniques

Introduce the evolution of forensics as entertainment

Bell Ringer: Hollywood or Reality? Review answers to bell ringer activity (During the review

students should highlight any connections to their list completed on Thursday)

Class discussion about the top misconceptions perpetuated by Hollywood

Begin the discussion of Forensics as Entertainment through literature (power point)

SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1ELACC11-12RST4

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Week 2SLO Pre-TestsThis Week!

Monday, 8/11 Skill Focus:Pre-assessment of student’s content

knowledge

To collect baseline data on each student’s prior knowledge of Forensic Science

Bell ringer: Complete scan-tron SLO Pre-Test After the test, students should read the articles that

explain and discuss The C.S.I. Effect. As they read, they should complete the reading guide.

SCSh 1-8SFS 1-5ELACC11-12RL1 - 10ELACC11-12WHST 1- 10

Tuesday, 8/12 Skill Focus:Understanding of


Complete the evolution of forensics as entertainment

Determine the elements for crime entertainment

Bell Ringer: Compare answers from the reading guide with their table partner

Complete the discussion of Forensics as Entertainment (power point)

Brainstorm the direction of future crime shows In groups of 4-5, students will create a 2-3 minute

commercial for a murder mystery novel, radio show, television show or movie

SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1

Wednesday, 8/13 Skill Focus:Understanding of


Complete the evolution of forensics as entertainment

Determine the elements for crime entertainment

The C.S.I. Effect on crime scene investigations and the courtroom

Bell Ringer: Groups prepare for presentation Group presentations of commercial Peer review and feedback of group presentations The CSI Effect video clip Discuss the CSI Effect (power point and articles)

SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1

Thursday, 8/14 Skill Focus: The C.S.I. Effect on Bell Ringer: With a table partner students should create SCSh 1 & 3

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Understanding of C.S.I.

(Crime Scene Investigation)

crime scene investigations and the courtroom

Introduce the history of crime scene investigation

two questions for both the defense and the prosecution to ask potential jurors to determine the C.S.I. Effect impact

Students will share their questions Class discussion of possible solutions of The C.S.I. Effect

(based on previous reading assignment) Begin discussion of the history of crime scene

investigation through Sherlock Holmes (power point)

SFS 1ELACC11-12RST2ELACC11-12WHST4



Understanding the impact of Sherlock Holmes on current crime scene investigation

Bell Ringer: Log onto computer Sherlock Holmes internet research assignment Homework: Complete Holmes assignment

SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1ELACC11-12WHST7

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Week 3 Monday, 8/18 Skill Focus:Understanding of



Bell Ringer: Holmes Quote or Proverb? Review Holmes internet activity View Sherlock Holmes video clip Class discussion about the investigative techniques used

by Holmes in the video clip Summarize impact of Holmes on C.S.I (cite specific

examples from Sherlock Holmes stories and novels) Homework: Study for quiz

SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1




Quiz on Sherlock Holmes Complete the history of crime scene investigation

SCSh 1 & 3SFS 1

Wednesday, 8/20 Skill Focus:Understanding of



Understand the history of crime labs

Bell Ringer: In pairs, students will brainstorm the essential divisions for a basic crime lab

Discuss the history and development of different levels of crime labs (power point)

Discuss the responsibilities of crime labs (power point)

SCSh 7 & 8SFS 1

Thursday, 8/21 Skill Focus:Understanding of


Compare the essential crime lab units for the GBI and the FBI

Investigate the costs associated with each unit

Bell Ringer: Log onto computer Crime lab research and internet assignment (computer

lab) Homework: Complete the research and internet

assignment

SCSh 3, 7 & 8SFS 1ELACC11-12WHST7

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Compare the essential crime lab units for the GBI and the FBI

Investigate the costs associated with each unit

Bell Ringer: Students will get into assigned groups and brainstorm the most important divisions for a crime lab

In groups, students will complete the Crime Lab Budget Assignment

SCSh 3, 7 & 8SFS 1ELACC11-12WHST7

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Week 4 Monday, 8/25 Skill Focus:Understanding of


All objectives from weeks 1-3

Bell Ringer: Begin review packet Class discussion of Crime Lab Budget Assignment Review Activity

SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1




Unit Test Choose career

SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1

Wednesday, 8/27 Skill Focus: Careers in

Forensic Science

Identify different careers in forensic science

Determine the responsibilities of each career

Career research and internet assignment (Computer lab) Homework: Complete assignment

SCSh 8SFS 1ELACC11-12WHST7

Thursday, 8/28 Skill Focus: Careers in

Forensic Science



Bell Ringer: Collect supplies for logo Career Logo Assignment Homework: Complete logo


Friday, 8/29Early ReleaseProfessional Learning(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th)

Skill Focus: Careers in

Forensic Science



Bell Ringer: Determine order for presentations Career presentations Students will complete career highlight worksheet for

each presentation Discuss key points about each career


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Week 5 Monday, 9/1 LABOR DAY HOLIDAYTuesday, 9/2 Skill Focus:

Careers in Forensic Science



Identify which careers testify as expert witnesses

Determine qualifications needed for an expert witness

Bell Ringer: Brainstorm qualifications for an expert witness

Finish career presentations (if needed) Video Clip of expert witness Discussion of qualifications demonstrated on video clip In pairs, students will complete The Best Witness activity

SCSh 8SFS 1

Wednesday, 9/3 Skill Focus: Careers in

Forensic Science

Skills needed for a member of a

crime scene team

Career objectives from week 4

Identify and apply the steps of the scientific method

Bell Ringer: Prepare for quiz Career Quiz Discuss the scientific method in C.S.I Compare and contrast how the scientific method is used

in a traditional experiment to a criminal investigation Scientific Method activity

SCSh 1, 3, 7 &8SFS 1

Thursday, 9/4 Skill Focus:Skills needed for a

member of a crime scene team

Identify and apply the steps of the scientific method

Evaluate observation skills needed in an investigation

Bell Ringer: Match the steps of the scientific method to a description of an investigation

Review the importance of a methodical approach to investigations

Observation Lab Homework: Questions from Observation Lab

SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1

Friday, 9/5 Skill Focus: Evaluate Bell Ringer: What Happened to the Penny? SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8

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Skills needed for a member of a

crime scene team

observation skills needed in an investigation

Identify deduction reasoning skills needed in an investigation

The Deadly Picnic Lab SFS 1ELACC11-12RST2

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Week 6Benchmark Week #1(Friday)

Monday, 9/8 Skill Focus:Skills needed for a member of a crime

scene team

Team member responsibilities

Identify the responsibilities of each member of the crime scene team

Bell Ringer: Mini-Mystery Discuss the different responsibilities and job descriptions for

each member of a crime scene team (power point)

SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1

Tuesday, 9/9 Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities

Identify the responsibilities of each member of the crime scene team

Identify the correct method for evidence collection

Bell Ringer: Matching Activity for job description and crime scene team member

In groups of 3-4 students, research and create an evidence collection guidebook. (iPad cart)

Homework: News article that discusses evidence found at a crime scene

SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1ELACC11-12WHST7ELACC11-12WHST8

Wednesday, 9/10Performance EssayEnglishFine Arts

Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities

Identify the correct method for evidence collection

Bell Ringer: Students will trade articles with another student. After reading the article, the students will explain how to collect each piece of evidence listed in the article.

Evidence Collection Lab

SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1

Thursday, 9/11 Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities

Manipulate and record metric

measurements

Use SI units to make measurements at a crime scene

Create a logical scale for drawing large measurements

Bell Ringer: SI Unit Scavenger Hunt Students will calculate and record crime scene measurements,

create a logical scale and draw a rough draft. Homework: Complete rough draft

SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1

Friday, 9/12ELECTIVES BENCHMARK


Use a logical scale to create a crime scene sketch

Bell Ringer: Objects and correct symbol matching activity Review mandatory items for a final crime scene sketch Students will use the rough draft from 9-11 to create a final

crime scene sketch that is courtroom ready

SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1

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Week 7BenchmarkWeek #1

Monday, 9/15ENGLISH


Create a composite sketch of a suspect

Bell Ringer: Students will sketch one facial feature of their elbow partner

Composite sketch activities (Computer lab)

SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1

Tuesday, 9/16MATH

Skill Focus:Understanding of

C.S.ICareers in

Forensic ScienceSkills needed for

C.S.ITeam member responsibilities


Bell Ringer: Begin Review Guide Review Activity

SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1, 2 & 5

Wednesday, 9/17SCIENCE

Skill Focus:Understanding of

C.S.ICareers in

Forensic ScienceSkills needed for

C.S.ITeam member responsibilities


Benchmark SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1, 2 & 5

Thursday, 9/18SOCIAL STUDIES


Identify the correct timeline for a crime scene investigation

Bell Ringer: Key Phrases Activity In pairs, students will complete The Note Taker Activity

SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1

Friday, 9/19Early ReleaseHomecoming(7th, 6th, 4th, 5th)


Identify the responsibilities of a Medical Examiner

Bell Ringer: Medical Examiner or Coroner? activity Discuss the job description of a Medical Examiner

(power point) Review evidence collection protocol and how it relates

to evidence on the body

SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 2 & 5

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Week 8 Monday, 9/22 Skill Focus:Team member responsibilities

Crime Scene Investigation

Identify and apply C.S.I techniques

Bell Ringer: Brainstorm Top 5 Questions for the Lead Investigator

Pre-Lab for Crime Scene Lab

SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 2 & 5

Tuesday, 9/23 Skill Focus:Crime Scene Investigation


Bell Ringer: Meet in groups and prepare for lab Crime Scene Lab

SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1, 2 & 5

Wednesday, 9/24GraduationWriting Test

Skill Focus:Crime Scene Investigation


Bell Ringer: Summary paragraph of Crime (9-23) Post-lab for Crime Scene Lab

SCSh 1, 3, 7 & 8SFS 1, 2 & 5

Thursday, 9/25 Skill Focus:Crime Scene Investigation

Categories of Evidence

Compare and contrast class vs. individualized evidence

Bell Ringer: Is This Evidence? Activity Discuss the categories of evidence (power point) Match the Evidence to the Category Activity Review Homework: Review Guide

SCSh 1-8SFS 2

Friday, 9/26 Skill Focus:Crime Scene Investigation

Categories of Evidence


Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 5ELACC11-12RST4

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Week 9 Monday, 9/29 Skill Focus:The Body as

Evidence

Identify the different methods for body disposal

Identify and observe the decomposition process

Bell Ringer: Unscramble the stages of decomposition Begin The Science of Decomposition (power point) Being pig decomposition study Homework: Set up log book for decomposition study

SCSh 1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12RST9

Tuesday, 9/30 Skill Focus: The Body as

Evidence


Entomological evidence

Bell Ringer: Record pig data Finish The Science of Decomposition (power point) Discuss methods used to slow or stop decomposition Carrot Mummification

SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12RST9

Wednesday, 10/1 Skill Focus: The Body as

Evidence



Bell Ringer: Record pig data and carrot data Read and write a summary of the Bill Bass article

SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12RST2

Thursday, 10/2 Skill Focus: The Body as

Evidence



Bell Ringer: Record pig data Research The Body Farm (iPad cart) Homework: Complete research assignment

SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12WHST7ELACC11-12WHST8

Friday, 10/3 Skill Focus: The Body as

Evidence



Bell Ringer: Record pig data Maggot Observations Discuss The Body Farm’s Impact on C.S.I.

SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5

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Week 10 Monday, 10/6 Skill Focus: The Body as

Evidence

Identify the different methods for body disposal

Bell Ringer: Record carrot data Discuss death (power point) Discuss methods of body disposal (power point) Review responsibilities of coroner vs. medical

examiner


Tuesday, 10/7 Skill Focus: The Body as

Evidence

Identify the steps of an autopsy

Bell Ringer: Log on to computer Autopsy Internet Assignment (computer lab) Homework: Complete the internet assignment


Wednesday, 10/8Performance EssayMathPE

Skill Focus: The Body as

Evidence

Identify and practice the steps of an autopsy

Bell Ringer: List the steps of an autopsy Review the steps of an autopsy Autopsy Video Clip Begin Pickle Autopsy


Thursday, 10/9 Skill Focus: The Body as

Evidence

Identify and practice the steps of an autopsy

Bell Ringer: Collect lab supplies Complete Pickle Autopsy Complete lab questions

SCSh1-8SFS 2 & 5

Friday, 10/10 STUDENT HOLIDAYFACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY

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Week 11 Monday, 10/13 FALL HOLIDAY!Tuesday, 10/14 Skill Focus:

The Body as Evidence



Bell Ringer: Record carrot data Zombie and Alien Autopsy Assignment Homework: Writing assignment to compare and

contrast the carrot and pig studies

SCSh 1-8SFS 2 & 5ELACC11-12WHST1

Wednesday, 10/15PSATASVABCollege Fair


Evidence

All from week 9-10 Bell Ringer: Match the insect activity Review Activity

SCSh 1-8SFS 2 & 5

Thursday, 10/16Early ReleaseProfessionalLearning(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th)


Evidence

All from week 9-10 Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 2 & 5

Friday, 10/17Early ReleaseProfessional Learning(7th, 6th, 4th, 5th)


Evidence

All from week 9-10 Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 2 & 5

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Week 12 Monday, 10/20 Skill Focus:Analytical

Techniques

Identify and manipulate different types of lab equipment

Bell Ringer: Label the parts of a microscope Discuss the techniques used to analyze evidence (power

point) Homework: Microscope vocabulary assignment

SCSh 1-8SFS 2 ELACC11-12RST4

Tuesday, 10/21 Skill Focus:Analytical

Techniques

Identify and manipulate different types of lab equipment

Bell Ringer: Which Equipment? Activity Microscope activity Discuss Performance Assessment

SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 5

Wednesday, 10/22Performance EssayScienceForeign Language

Skill Focus:All from week

1-17

All from week 1-11 Performance Assessment SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 5

Thursday, 10/23 Skill Focus:Skeletal Evidence

Forensic Anthropology

Bell Ringer: With a table partner students will brainstorm which bones are needed to determine race, height, gender and age

Discuss skeletal evidence (power point) Label the bones worksheet

SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5

Friday, 10/24 Skill Focus:Skeletal Evidence

Analyze bones as evidence

Bell Ringer: Bones and Animals Matching Activity Skull Identification Lab (iPad Cart)

SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5

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Week 13 Monday, 10/27 Skill Focus:Skeletal

Evidence


Bell Ringer: Collect supplies for lab Complete skull identification lab

SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5

Tuesday, 10/28 Skill Focus:Skeletal

Evidence


Bell Ringer: With a partner students will measure and record their long bones

Long Bone Activity

SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5

Wednesday, 10/29 Skill Focus:Skeletal

Evidence


Bell Ringer: Who was Bertillon? Activity Bertillon Measurement Activity Homework: Complete lab questions

SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5

Thursday, 10/30 Skill Focus:Skeletal

Evidence


Bell Ringer: Skeletal Evidence Mini-Mystery Review the characteristics of the skull that indicate age

and race Identification activity

SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5

Friday, 10/31 Skill Focus:Skeletal

Evidence

Analyze teeth as evidence

Bell Ringer: Each student will list unique features if their teeth/bite

Discuss teeth evidence (power point) Begin tooth identification activity

SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5

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Week 14BenchmarkWeek #2

Monday, 11/3ELECTIVES

Skill Focus:Skeletal Evidence


Bell Ringer: Create a bite mark in Styrofoam Complete tooth identification activity Create overlay from Styrofoam impression Label overlay

SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5

Tuesday, 11/4SOCIAL STUDIES



Bell Ringer: Trade overlays (1-16) with table partner and list three unique characteristics of the teeth

The Ted Bundy Case discussion and questions

SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5ELACC11-12RST1ELACC11-12RST6

Wednesday, 11/5ENGLISH


Analyze bones and teeth as evidence

Bell Ringer: Missing Person Mini-Mystery Identify the bone and tooth activity

SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, & 5

Thursday, 11/6MATH


1-13

All from week 1-13 Bell Ringer: Begin Review Guide Review activity

SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 5

Friday, 11/7SCIENCE


1-13

All from week 1-13 Benchmark #2 SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2 & 5

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Week 15 Monday, 11/10 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence

Analyze Earthen material as evidence

Bell Ringer: What is Dirt? activity Discuss Earthen materials (power point) Begin soil observations and data collection lab Homework: Collect soil sample from home


Tuesday, 11/11 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence


Bell Ringer: Read the Georg Popp case Complete soil observations and data collection including

samples from home


Wednesday, 11/12Performance EssaySocial StudiesCTAE

Skill Focus:Trace Evidence


Bell Ringer: WWII review activity WWII, Bombs and Sand as Evidence video clip and

discussion Begin sand observations and data collection


Thursday, 11/13 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence


Bell Ringer: Sand Mini-Mystery Complete sand observations and data collection Begin Murder at the Beach Lab


Friday, 11/14 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence


Bell Ringer: Colors of sand activity Complete Murder at the Beach lab


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Sands from around the world Internet assignment (computer lab)

Homework: Complete internet assignment




Bell Ringer: Pollen Matching Game Discuss pollen as evidence (power point)


Wednesday, 11/19 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence


Bell Ringer: List steps for a successful excavation Excavation Lab Homework: Review packet



Analyze impressions as evidence

Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2

Friday, 11/21 Skill Focus: Trace Evidence

All from week 15-16 Top Secret Adventure Activity SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, 4 & 5

THANKSGIVING BREAK!11/24 11/28

WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS

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(CCGPS, GPS, AP)Week 17 Monday, 12/1 Skill Focus:

Trace Evidence Analyze hair and

fiber as evidence Bell Ringer: Hair Myths (T or F) activity Discuss hair as evidence (power point) Create hair scale



Analyze hair and fiber as evidence

Bell Ringer: Natural or Manmade Fiber? Activity Discuss fibers as evidence (power point) Create weave patterns Pre-Lab t-shirt activity

SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2

Wednesday, 12/3 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence

Analyze hair and fiber as evidence

Bell Ringer: T-shirt activity Hair and Fiber Observations and data collection Homework: Clothing label data collection

SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2


Analyze dye properties

Bell Ringer: Record clothing label information on the chart

Fiber Characteristics Lab (science lab)

SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2

Friday, 12/5 Skill Focus:Trace Evidence

Determine if hair and fiber evidence provides a strong connection to a suspect

Bell Ringer: Log on to computer Research Wayne Williams and the Atlanta Child Murders

(computer lab)

SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2ELACC11-12RST9ELACC11-12WHST9

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Analyze hair, fiber and dye as evidence

Strength of hair and fiber as evidence

Bell Ringer: Read and discuss Wayne Williams letter Review Activity

SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2


Analyze hair, fiber and dye as evidence

Strength of hair and fiber as evidence

Unit Test SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2

Wednesday, 12/10 Skill Focus:Physical Evidence

Analyze glass as evidence

Bell Ringer: Does a lightning strike create sand? discussion

Discuss glass as evidence (power point) Glass observations and data collection

SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2

Thursday, 12/11 Skill Focus:Physical Evidence


Bell Ringer: Why is Bulletproof Glass a misnomer? Activity

Glass Lab (science lab)

SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2

Friday, 12/12 Skill Focus:Physical Evidence


Bell Ringer: Identify the direction of bullets through glass activity

Complete glass lab (science lab) Homework: Complete lab questions

SCSh 1-8SFS 1 & 2

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Week 19Benchmark Week #3

Monday, 12/15 All from week 1-18

All from week 1-18 Semester Review Activity SCSh 1-8SFS 1, 2, 4, & 5

Tuesday, 12/16 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 7th PeriodWednesday, 12/17 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 1st& 2nd PeriodsThursday, 12/18 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 3rd& 4th PeriodsFriday, 12/19 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 5th& 6th Periods

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