Delves further into forensics at level 3 and beyond. Links to Forensic Biology, value of evidence, fascinating Natural History facts on flies and beetles and will help teachers of the 2016 BTEC in Forensic and Criminal Investigation in their teaching of Environmental Forensics.

A detailed presentation on forensic toxicology using well known examples from the news/media. Focus is on the value of samples and analytical chemical techniques involved such as immunoassay and GCMS. Includes calculations that the toxicologist would perform, so a clear link between STEM & forensics. Would be useful for AS/A2 chemistry students so that they might gain awareness of analytical applications to the ‘real world’. Will be useful to a teacher delivering forensic material to L3 and higher.

Presentation with activities on all matters that relate to accuracy of measurements. Explanations of errors, tolerance, calibration & drift, uncertainty, accuracy & precision. Included is a practical whereby students determine volume from mass and density data. Density data table included from literature. Also, for consolidation, is a crossword I’ve made on this topic. Essential learning for new sixth formers embarking on science subjects and practical work, also for higher level Year 11 science pupils.

A complete lesson includes a presentation on different microscopy techniques e.g. SEM, TEM, light microscopy, oil immersion, phase contrast. Also an example driven guide that explains how to calibrate an eyepiece graticule with a stage micrometer and make measurements.

Two powerpoints that support learning of forensic anthropology. Includes guidance relating to how an anthropologist would recover bones and considerations of what to record to build a profile (age; gender; stature). Useful for students of BTEC’s Forensic Anthrolopology and Archaeology Unit 14, and students interested in archaeology/anthrology/human geography/history.

Two presentations with interactive activities: one introduces titrations placing focus on best practice, preparation of standard solutions, calculations; a second covering examples of titrations in industry with focus on the students exploring this further. A worksheet to practice titration and dilution calculations, with solutions. Pitched to Level 3 AS / L3 BTEC Applied Science students, also Higher GCSE chemistry pupils.

Set of powerpoints. Explanation of the lymphatic system; tissues/organs linked to defence; role of B & T cells, nodes, antibodies; 2 diseases affecting the lymphatic system: Hodgkin Lymphoma & Lymphatic Filariasis; treatment regimens for both diseases (cancer and parasitic infection).