Hair & Fibers Test - Due December 5/6

Its time to try something new once again. I've put this units test online and would like to ask that those of you with Internet access to take this in a paperless manner (except for the answer sheet which I will give you in class). If you do not have Internet access, please let me know so we can work out alternative arrangements (like seminar time Monday Nov. 25, Tuesday Dec. 3, and/or Friday Dec. 6).

The test is due on either December 5 or 6, whichever day I see you first (unless other arrangements were made ahead of time).

The test is a take home test which means any and all resources (except me) may be used to help you be successful on the test. Text or email me if you have any questions or concerns with this. Good luck.

LINK TO HAIR/FIBER TEST

Forensic Science Grades

All grades are up to date through today. Please check PowerSchool and see me for a seminar pass if you owe things Wednesday. Thanks.

Padlet Test

http://padlet.com/wall/3m1k4v10v4

Video Lessons on Learn.spartaschools.org

I've started posting all of the lesson videos from class into the learn site within the forensic science A class files. Look within the unit then notes folder to access the videos.

Remember, when accessing the learn site, go to http://learn.spartaschools.org When logging in, your username is first.last@sparta.lan (mine is matt.landry@sparta.lan) and your password is the same as what you use to login at school.

Then click on my name on the left. Next click Forensic science, then Forensic science A, and the unit you are looking for. I've included some pics below to help. Email or text any questions you may have.

Fiber Lesson 1

Here's a recording of lesson 1 in the fiber unit for those of you who missed today.

Hair Review & Wrapup Video

In case you missed class when we went through the "Quick review" or if you want to view again to prepare for the upcoming test, here a recording of the lesson that I made. You can skip through the video that I showed at the 6:03 mark and it ends at 8:30.

Forensic Science - Remind 101 Invite & Signup

In case you missed class or didn't have your phone in class at the time we signed up, here's the instructions for signing up to Remind101 and get text reminders from me about class. Parents and students are welcome to join.

Remind101 is a one way text messaging system that allows for me to text reminders to people. All students in Mr. Landry's classes need to subscribe to this if they have texting abilities and parents are welcome to join as well.

If you are interested in getting these text reminders, then please follow the directions that proceed. This is a free service, but your normal message and data cell carrier fees may apply. You can also join this service through email and those directions follow as well. If you are not interested in this, then I thank you for your time and hope you enjoy the remainder of your day.

To join, you will be sending a text to the following number: 1-810-250-4060. You will then enter a message based upon the class you or your student is in -

2nd period forensic science - text "@fec9a" and hit send
4th period seminar - text "@4thseminar" and hit send
5th period forensic science - text "@5thfs" and hit send
6th period forensic science - text "@6thfs" and hit send
7th period forensic science - text "@7thfs" and hit send
8th period AP biology - text "@8thapbio" and hit send

To subscribe through email, use the above text line without the @ sign as the email address to _________@mail.remind101.com      For example, if I want to subscribe to 6th period forensic science, I'll send an email to 6thfs@mail.remind101.com

If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you for your time and have a great night.

Missing Days/Work Over Past Two Weeks

If you have missed any days over the past two weeks (like I have), then you can access all of your assignments from the blog. We worked on three things over the past two weeks and they are linked within the four top posts on this blog. Here's what we've done:

1. The Case of Bunsen Burned (click here to access all of the case work and instructions for the assignment.) We worked on this Friday October 25 - Tuesday October 29

2. Online CSI Experience (see several blog posts below for instructions and links). We worked on this Wednesday October 30 - Friday November 1

3. Intro hair analysis and article review (see blog post below for video and links and instruction). We worked on this Monday November 4 or Tuesday November 5 (whichever day you had class first of the two days)

4. Glass quiz test makeups: several of you have not taken the glass quiz. This needs to be done asap.

All past due assignments from when I was out are due by no later than the end of the day on Tuesday November 12. That gives you two seminar days, six days before or after school, and six lunch periods to see me with any questions. Therefore, no excuses for not getting this finished

FYI - the Canine Caper case report is not due anytime soon.

I'm glad to be back :)

Lesson Plans for Monday & Tuesday

Sorry everyone, but I'm still hurting too much to return on Monday. I'll be ready to go on Wednesday. In the meantime, business as usual this week. For your first lesson of the week, I will be teaching about hair analysis (see the video below). You should be taking notes on the info presented and recording any questions that you have in your notes so we can discuss them later in the week.

Once you are done with the lesson, you will be reading an article that centers on hair analysis and how it can be used as a timeline in the recording of an individuals life (click here for the original article). You will then write a one paragraph summary of the article, individually, and your summary should include a list of things you learned by reading the article. Once this is finished, you will work with a partner to develop a set of study guide questions that can be used to go with the article. The study guide should consist of a variety of question types (multiple choice, true/false, short answer, etc.) and have at least 10 questions. Additionally, you should include one essay question in your study guide.

Finally, you should include a study guide answer key for your worksheet that is complete with point values, correct answers, and at least two sample correct responses to your essay question.

Mr. Landry Explaining Basics of Hair Analysis (pause the video as needed for taking notes)