Resource ID:
13635
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson teaches students about the different types of prosecution and which criminal defenses are available for criminals. Students will then work independently to research a particular defense. Once students have completed this, they will group into…
Resource ID:
13586
Grade Range:
11, 12
In this lesson, students will learn about the different types of fingerprints and the chemicals used to pick them up at crime scenes. A lab is included.
Resource ID:
13659
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
Crime Scene Investigators are often expected to develop latent fingerprints on items of evidence before comparisons of fingerprints can be made. In this lesson, students will learn about the different types of fingerprints and the chemicals used to…
Resource ID:
13590
Grade Range:
11, 12
In this lesson, students will experiment with DNA, one of the most valuable tools to verify identities, exclude suspects, and solve crimes. This lesson includes a laboratory experiment.
Resource ID:
13649
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson describes the most common drugs currently in use today. It discusses the signs and symptoms for each of the drugs, as well as signs of drug use in general.
Resource ID:
13621
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
Students will learn about elements of an offense, defenses used, and punishment categories. Students will explore the impact of having a misdemeanor or felony on record and research criminal defenses.
Resource ID:
13697
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson focuses on learning about emergency management, the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs), the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), state emergency organizations, local emergency officials and…
Resource ID:
13703
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will research new technologies used in law enforcement, new technologies being developed, and analyze considerations for agencies to update or integrate new technology.
Resource ID:
13293
Grade Range:
11, 12
In this lesson, students learn about the skills, workers in law, public safety, corrections, and security need to demonstrate in order to be successful in their jobs.
Resource ID:
13617
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will apply their understanding of the duties and responsibilities of law enforcement during arrests of suspects as required by established criminal procedure and case law.
Resource ID:
13560
Grade Range:
11, 12
In this lesson, students will research and create a presentation over the code of ethics and professional practices in the field of forensic science.
Resource ID:
13653
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson teaches the students to analyze law related to victims and witnesses. Also encourages the students, to apply techniques used to assess risk in vehicle stops, to understand and analyze traffic laws contained in the Texas Transportation Code and…
Resource ID:
13598
Grade Range:
11, 12
In some cases, a single bullet or tool mark can reveal many clues that will eventually lead investigators to a suspect. This lesson familiarizes students with firearms/tools marks and its analysis.
Resource ID:
13580
Grade Range:
11, 12
Impression evidence found at the crime scene often provides important investigative leads. In addition to defining class characteristics, it can also provide unique, individual characteristics that may lead to a specific source. This lesson is a lab in…
Resource ID:
13571
Grade Range:
11, 12
Glass fragments located at a crime scene can be essential to determining the identity and sometimes the location of a suspect. However, in all cases, the forensic scientist is required to draw comparison samples and determine the class or category of the…
Resource ID:
13578
Grade Range:
11, 12
In this lesson, students get an overview of paint elements and the steps involved in forensic paint analysis. The lesson also includes a paint layer determination lab.
Resource ID:
13588
Grade Range:
11, 12
This lesson introduces students to forensic serology. Forensic serology is the detection and the classification of various types of human bodily fluids such as blood, semen, and saliva. Serology can also involve the identification of bloodstain patterns…
Resource ID:
13592
Grade Range:
11, 12
In this lesson, students will learn about forensic toxicology, the role of the toxicologist, collecting and preserving toxicological evidence, and techniques used to measure toxicology. Students will also conduct a chromatography lab and compute blood…
Resource ID:
13576
Grade Range:
11, 12
In this lesson, students learn how to use a UV light to collect evidence. Students will complete a lab experience to better understand this process.
Resource ID:
13678
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will learn about different types of hate crimes. In addition, they will learn about why hate crimes occur, and the legislation surrounding hate crimes.