1 st Nine Weeks Daily CSI Challenges

1. 1st Nine Weeks Daily CSI Challenges K. Davis

2. Daily CSI Penny Challenge How observant are you? Forensic Science T. Trimpe 2006 http://sciencespot.net/

3. 1 6 11 2 7 12 3 8 13 4 9 14 5 10 15 Which is the correct penny?NOTE: You cannot look at a real penny!

4. 1 6 11 2 7 12 3 8 13 4 9 14 5 10 15 Answer

5. Daily CSI Spot the Differences An Apple A Day Forensic ScienceT. Trimpe 2008 http://sciencespot.net/

6. Find the 6 differences between the two pictures. Source: http://www.slylockfox.com/arcade/6diff/index.html

7. The answers are … Answers: Apple, branch, tree root, beaver’s ear, wood chips, snake Source: http://www.slylockfox.com/arcade/6diff/index.html

8. Daily CSI Case #1 Can you solve it? The Accident Forensic Science T. Trimpe 2006 http://sciencespot.net/

9. Case Summary There was nothing Leon, the driver, could do about the impending crash of the car he was driving. Leon knew the car would be completely demolished in the crash. After the crash Leon didn’t have a scratch on him. How can that be?

10. Solutions Leon was driving a remote control car. or He was playing a video game.

11. Daily CSI Set #1 Trivia Challenge Forensic Science T. Trimpe 2006 http://sciencespot.net/

12. Questions 1. Ted Bundy was an American serial killer who was convicted on the basis of which type of forensic evidence? A. Bite marks C. DNA fingerprinting B. Latent fingerprints D. Ballistics 2. The time of death can be calculated by various means. One is rigor mortis, Latin for 'the stiffness of death'. Another indication is livor mortis or lividity. What does this term refer to? A. Cloudiness in the eyes B. Gravitational pooling of blood C. Degree of digestion of stomach contents D. Relaxation of muscles following to rigor mortis 3. When attempting to identify a skeleton, craniofacial morphology(the structure and form of the skull and face) is the best indicator ofrace. One group of human beings has a unique, rounded jaw bonewhich is called a 'rocker jaw'. This is a characteristic of which ethnicgroup? A. Australian Aborigines C. African Americans B. Chinese D. Hawaiians

13. Livor is Latin for 'a black and blue spot' and refers to the discoloration of the skin in the lowest part of a body resulting from the gravitational pooling of blood. Answers 1. Ted Bundy was an American serial killer who was convicted on the basis of which type of forensic evidence? A. Bite marks C. DNA fingerprinting B. Latent fingerprints D. Ballistics 2. The time of death can be calculated by various means. One is rigor mortis, Latin for 'the stiffness of death'. Another indication is livor mortis or lividity. What does this term refer to? A. Cloudiness in the eyes B. Gravitational pooling of blood C. Degree of digestion of stomach contents D. Relaxation of muscles following to rigor mortis 3. When attempting to identify a skeleton, craniofacial morphology(the structure and form of the skull and face) is the best indicator ofrace. One group of human beings has a unique, rounded jaw bonewhich is called a 'rocker jaw'. This is a characteristic of which ethnicgroup? A. Australian Aborigines C. African Americans B. Chinese D. Hawaiians

14. Mystery Photo Challenge 1

15. See if you can determine what the following magnified photos are. Number your paper to 5.

16. The Answers:

17. Daily CSI Set #1 CSI Challenge Scrambled Words Forensic Science T. Trimpe 2006 http://sciencespot.net/

18. Unscramble each set of letters to reveal a forensic science term. 1. lobod 2. micer encse 3. srnoa 4. redrum 5. tnirpooft HINT: The underlined letters are the first letters of the words.

19. The answers are ... 1. lobod 2. micer encse 3. srnoa 4. redrum 5. tnirpooft BLOOD CRIME SCENE ARSON MURDER FOOTPRINT

20. Daily CSI Spot the Differences Batman Challenge Forensic ScienceT. Trimpe 2008 http://sciencespot.net/

21. Find the 6 differences between the two pictures. Source: http://www.slylockfox.com/arcade/6diff/index.html

22. The answers are … Answers: Woman’s hair, boot, glove, belly button, wall socket, dress Source: http://www.slylockfox.com/arcade/6diff/index.html

23. Daily CSI Case #2 Can you solve it? Trash Tosser Forensic Science T. Trimpe 2006 http://sciencespot.net/

24. An inconsiderate slob dumped trash on Rachel Rabbit's lawn. One of these two suspects is guilty. Slylock Fox found evidence that may identify the loathsome litterbug. What did Slylock observe to help him identify the trash tosser? Hint: Notice the bones in the trash. Source: http://www.slylockfox.com/arcade/BrainBogglers/index.html

25. Solution Slylock found bones in the trash. The bull is an herbivore and only eats plants. The raccoon is an omnivore and eats both plants and animals. The raccoon is the trash tosser.

26. Daily CSI Challenge #2 Spot the Differences Happy Birthday Forensic ScienceT. Trimpe 2008 http://sciencespot.net/

27. Find the 6 differences between the two pictures. Source: http://www.slylockfox.com/arcade/6diff/index.html

28. The answers are … Answers: Tail feathers, flame, monkey’s tail, lion’s mane, cake tray, frosting Source: http://www.slylockfox.com/arcade/6diff/index.html

29. Daily CSI Set #2 Trivia Challenge Forensic Science T. Trimpe 2006 http://sciencespot.net/

30. Questions 1. In Knoxville, Tennessee, there is a research facility, popularly known as 'the Body Farm', where research is conducted into the nature of human decomposition and the factors which affect the rate at which it occurs. Who was responsible for the creation of this facility? A. Ernest T Bass B. Gil Grissom C. Bill Clinton D. William Bass • 2. What is studied in forensic palynology? • Pollens and spores C. Soils • B. Dust D. Fossilized micro-organisms 3. If you know what to look for, you can tell a male from a female skull. Which of the following statements is FALSE about a male skull? A. It is usually larger. C. It has a heavier jaw. B. It has a more prominent brow ridge. D. It has a more rounded chin. 4. In October 1974 part of a male torso was found floating in the River Thames in England. Several parts, including the head and hands, were missing so police could not use the usual methods of fingerprints, facial features and dental records to identify the corpse. How was it eventually identified? A. Presence of gallstones C. Skeletal characteristics on x-rays B. Blood type D. All the choices are correct.

31. The official name of the body farm is the Tennessee Anthropological Research Facility (TARF) but some of Bass’s colleagues call it the Bass Anthropological Research Facility or BARF. This case made legal history because it was the first time a body was identified without fingerprints or dental records. It belonged to a petty criminal called William Henry Moseley. Answers 1. In Knoxville, Tennessee, there is a research facility, popularly known as 'the Body Farm', where research is conducted into the nature of human decomposition and the factors which affect the rate at which it occurs. Who was responsible for the creation of this facility? A. Ernest T Bass B. Gil Grissom C. Bill Clinton D. William Bass • 2. What is studied in forensic palynology? • Pollens and spores C. Soils • B. Dust D. Fossilized micro-organisms 3. If you know what to look for, you can tell a male from a female skull. Which of the following statements is FALSE about a male skull? A. It is usually larger. C. It has a heavier jaw. B. It has a more prominent brow ridge. D. It has a more rounded chin. 4. In October 1974 part of a male torso was found floating in the River Thames in England. Several parts, including the head and hands, were missing so police could not use the usual methods of fingerprints, facial features and dental records to identify the corpse. How was it eventually identified? A. Presence of gallstones C. Skeletal characteristics on x-rays B. Blood type D. All the choices are correct.

32. Mystery Photo Challenge 1

33. See if you can determine what the following magnified photos are. Number your paper to 5.

34. The Answers:

35. Daily CSI CSI Effect Anderson CooperCSI Effect – Hairs & Fibers T. Trimpe 2008 http://sciencespot.net/

36. Watch the video and then answer the questions. Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGc4PaLB-ek 1. What crime lab did the reporter visit?A. Chicago B. New York C. Las Vegas 2. How many hairs did the investigator use to help in getting a conviction in the kidnapping/homicide case? A. 3 B. 30 C. 300 3. True or False? Real crime labs tend to be darker to make it easier to see evidence. 4. True or False?It is possible to match any hair found at a crime scene to a specific person. 5. What must be present in a hair sample to test for DNA?A. Shaft B. Cuticle C. Root

37. The answers are … 1. What crime lab did the reporter visit?A. Chicago B. New York C. Las Vegas 2. How many hairs did the investigator use to help in getting a conviction in the kidnapping/homicide case? A. 3 B. 30 C. 300 3. True or False? Real crime labs tend to be darker to make it easier to see evidence. 4. True or False?It is possible to match any hair found at a crime scene to a specific person. 5. What must be present in a hair sample to test for DNA?A. Shaft B. Cuticle C. Root

38. Daily CSI Set #2 CSI Challenge Scrambled Words Forensic Science T. Trimpe 2006 http://sciencespot.net/

39. Unscramble each set of letters to reveal a forensic science term. 1. ginarvetosti 2. gpferinintr 3. dicanetc 4. ewtesynies 5. elektosn HINT: The underlined letters are the first letters of the words.

40. The answers are ... 1. ginarvetosti 2. gpferinintr 3. dicanetc 4. ewtesynies 5. elektosn INVESTIGATOR FINGERPRINT ACCIDENT EYEWITNESS SKELETON

41. Daily CSI Case #4 Can you solve it? Mystery Footprints Forensic Science T. Trimpe 2006 http://sciencespot.net/

42. One Saturday morning Nina saw the three musketeers in the mall. Jenny, Brittany, and Mitzi called themselves by that name because they always were together. "I've been shopping for sandals," Jenny told Nina. "But I have such a wide foot nothing seems to fit. We've been looking everywhere." "And it's been slow going," Mitzi added. "On account of Brittany's-" "I know," Nina said looking at Brittany, "I heard you sprained your ankle in gym yesterday. Does it still hurt a lot?" "It's okay as long as I move really slowly," Brittany told her. "We're going to get ice cream at the Just Desserts Shop now. Want to join us?" "Better not,” Nina said, “ Max is meeting me at home. See you later." Source: http://kids.mysterynet.com/quicksolve/

43. Nina was taking a short cut through Harborville's city park when she saw Mr. Hansen kneeling beside a new sidewalk. The city maintenance man frowned as she drew closer. "Somebody jumped right in the middle here while the cement was still wet," he said, pointing at two narrow footprints embedded in the concrete. "Now I'll have to rip out this section and re-do it. Sure can't leave the sidewalk looking like this!" "Any idea of who did it?" Nina asked. "A kid over there on the slide said that girls named Brittany, Mitzi, and Jenny were the only ones near here. But he doesn't know which one ruined my sidewalk." "I know who did it," Nina declared. How did Nina figure it out?

44. Solution The footprints were narrow. Jenny had wide feet. Because of her sprained ankle, Brittany would not have jumped. Since Mitzi was the only one left, she had to be the guilty one.

45. Daily CSI Set #3 Trivia Challenge Forensic Science T. Trimpe 2006 http://sciencespot.net/

46. Questions 1. What is the name given to the study of fingerprints? A. Dactyloscopy B. Palynology C. Entomology D. Trichology 2. What causes fingerprints to be left behind when we touch things? A. Salt produced by our sweat glands C. Moisture in the atmosphere B. Natural oils in the skin D. Dust on the things we touch 3. Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 basic types of fingerprint patterns? A. Loops B. Whorls C. Arches D. Spirals 4. Which animal is said to have fingerprints virtually indistinguishable from those of human beings? A. Panda B. raccoon C. koala D. lemur 5. Who is generally recognized as being the first person to use fingerprints as a means of identification? A. Alphonse Bertillon C. Dr Henry Faulds B. Sir William Herschel D. Sir Edward Henry

47. He was a government administrator in colonial India and began using fingerprints in July 1858 to identify illiterate prisoners and workers in India. Answers 1. What is the name given to the study of fingerprints? A. Dactyloscopy B. Palynology C. Entomology D. Trichology 2. What causes fingerprints to be left behind when we touch things? A. Salt produced by our sweat glands C. Moisture in the atmosphere B. Natural oils in the skin D. Dust on the things we touch 3. Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 basic types of fingerprint patterns? A. Loops B. Whorls C. Arches D. Spirals 4. Which animal is said to have fingerprints virtually indistinguishable from those of human beings? A. panda B. raccoon C. koala D. lemur 5. Who is generally recognized as being the first person to use fingerprints as a means of identification? A. Alphonse Bertillon C. Dr Henry Faulds B. Sir William Herschel D. Sir Edward Henry

48. Mystery Photo Challenge 3

49. See if you can determine what the following magnified photos are. Number your paper to 5. 2 1 5 3 4

50. The Answers: