Suggested Resources: Unit 6: Human Remains Approximate Timeline: 3 weeks Content Content Objectives Iowa Core Common Student-Centered Learning Common Graduate Ends Standards Statements Targets Assessments Techniques Think critically Parts of human skeleton I can name the major bones in the Graduates and logically to human skeleton. Forensic anthropology demonstrate Interpratation make the I can determine the approximate age Forensic entomology strategies for relationships and sex of a skeleton, given the lifelong learning Probative between appropriate tools. Value evidence and I can explain how forensic Graduates explanations. entomology can assist in analyzing demonstrate Critical human remains. knowledge and Thinking / Recognize and I can identify the differences understanding of Supporting analyze between rigor, algor, and livor a rigorous Claims with alternative mortis. curriculum Evidence explanations and I can describe the life cycle of an integrated into predictions. insect and explain how the life cycle all content areas has probative value in an investigation. Graduates demonstrate proficiency in science, including life, earth and physical science Graduates possess technological and information literacy
Suggested Resources: Unit 6: Human Remains Approximate Timeline: 3 weeks Content Standards Content Objectives Iowa Core Statements Common Student-Centered Learning Targets Common Assessments Graduate Ends Techniques Interpratation Probative Value Critical Thinking / Supporting Claims with Evidence Parts of human skeleton Forensic anthropology Forensic entomology Think critically and logically to make the relationships between evidence and explanations. Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and predictions. I can name the major bones in the human skeleton. I can determine the approximate age and sex of a skeleton, given the appropriate tools. I can explain how forensic entomology can assist in analyzing human remains. I can identify the differences between rigor, algor, and livor mortis. I can describe the life cycle of an insect and explain how the life cycle has probative value in an investigation. Graduates demonstrate strategies for lifelong learning Graduates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a rigorous curriculum integrated into all content areas Graduates demonstrate proficiency in science, including life, earth and physical science Graduates possess technological and information literacy
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