- Description
Arson Unit
Pre-Req: Forensics Course
Platform: Google Classroom
Format: Self Paced
The basic middle or high school forensics course will provide a great foundation for the arson unit. The arson unit is an extension for students interestered in the field of forensics.This course provides students the opportunity to step into the field and act like an investigator.
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In this course students work as arson investigators, and investigate an actual arson case using a set of steps. This four week course features:
Week 1-basics of arson investigations, learning field of work duties, how to record observations on a scene
Week 2-create your own fictional arson story (story, and popsicle stick model), listen to a case study
Week 3-burn your own model, and create an investigation
Week 4-create a video response reporting on the arson that occurred, and prepare a statement for a court case
Format: Google Classroom
Supplies Needed:
-Access to a printer for the investigation packet
-Headphones to listen to the podcast (recommended)
-Popsicle sticks
-Cardboard or cardstock paper
-Tape
-Matches or lighter
-Small items of clothing or linens
-Paper
-Scissors
-Glue
-Hot glue gun & glue sticks
-Shoebox
- Doll furniture (optional)
-Accelerant (DuraFlame firestart or liquid accelerant)
-Have a water hose/fire extinguisher on standby!