Year 10 Science Inquiry Skills
Forensic Science
Last updated 30 May 2019
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This page has been created to support Year 10 Science students with their task “The incident on the Great Court”
The resources listed on this page match the headings and section as outlined on the Support Resources document.
Note: All resources listed on this page can be accessed in full – even the books.
Exploring and analysing the evidence: physical evidence
Basic
Scientific notation
Converting metric units: mass [Video file]. (2017). Retrieved from ClickView database.
Metric conversions. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.metric-conversions.org/measurement-conversions.htm
Kinematics
BBC. (n.d.). Motion. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/ztdbpbk/revision/1
This page has an easy glossary at the bottom of the page.
Rader, A. (n.d.). Velocity, speed, and motion. Retrieved from http://www.physics4kids.com/files/motion_velocity.html
The Science Classroom. (2013, November 12). Distance and displacement [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8hJhTE3bUk
2 Minute Classroom. (2018, August 6). Speed, velocity and acceleration [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyiw6KkedDY
Diagram and scenario interpretation
Brainard, J. (2018). Direction. Retrieved from https://www.ck12.org/c/physical-science/direction/lesson/Direction-MS-PS/
Core
Kinematics
Henderson, T. (n.d.). Acceleration. Retrieved from https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/1DKin/Lesson-1/Acceleration
Henderson, T. (n.d.). Distance and displacement. Retrieved from https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/1DKin/Lesson-1/Distance-and-Displacement
Henderson, T. (n.d.). The kinematic equations. Retrieved from https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/1DKin/Lesson-6/Kinematic-Equations
Henderson, T. (n.d.). The meaning of force. Retrieved from https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/newtlaws/Lesson-2/The-Meaning-of-Force
Henderson, T. (n.d.). Speed and velocity. Retrieved from https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/1DKin/Lesson-1/Speed-and-Velocity
Extend
Scientific notation
Dahm, D. J., & Nelson, E. A. (2012). Calculations in chemistry. Retrieved from https://www.rcboe.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=61843&dataid=61293&FileName=ChemFreeCh1and2.pdf
Kinematics
Exploring and analysing the evidence: chemical
To help with the terminology in this section you may find the following glossary useful:
Chemicool. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.chemicool.com/dictionary.html
Basic
Scientific language
Lower, S. (2018). Introduction to chemical nomenclature. Retrieved from http://www.chem1.com/acad/webtext/intro/int-5.html
Nelson, Ken. (2019). Chemistry for kids: naming chemical compounds. Retrieved from https://www.ducksters.com/science/chemistry/naming_chemical_compounds.php
Substances
BBC. (n.d.). Covalent substances. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/zxxn82p/revision/1
Beverly Biology. (2015, May 28). Covalent vs. Ionic bonds [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSc491HLzDo
Helmenstine, A.M. (2018). Covalent or molecular compound properties. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/covalent-or-molecular-compound-properties-608495
Helmenstine, A.M. (2018). Ionic compound properties, explained. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/ionic-compound-properties-608497
Chemical reactions
Helmenstine, A.M. (2018). How many types of chemical reactions are there?. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/number-of-chemical-reaction-types-604041
Nelson, Ken. (2019). Chemistry for kids: chemical reactions. Retrieved from https://www.ducksters.com/science/chemistry/chemical_reactions.php
Safety
Science Buddies. (n.d.). Chemistry safety guide. Retrieved from https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/references/chemistry-safety
Core
Scientific language
Francis, E. (2011). Lesson 8: Naming covalent compounds. Retrieved from http://dl.clackamas.edu/ch104/lesson8naming_covalentcompounds.html
Substances
Brainard, J. (2018). Physical properties of ionic compounds. Retrieved from https://www.ck12.org/chemistry/physical-properties-of-ionic-compounds/lesson/Ionic-Compounds-MS-PS/
CK-12. (2017). Types of chemical reactions. Retrieved from https://www.ck12.org/book/CK-12-Physical-Science-For-Middle-School/section/8.3/
Chemical reactions
CK-12. (2017). Types of chemical reactions. Retrieved from https://www.ck12.org/book/CK-12-Physical-Science-For-Middle-School/section/8.3/
Safety
Coming soon
Extend
Scientific language
Coming soon
Substances
Taylor, N., Stubbs, A., & Stokes, R. (2015). Metallic bonding. Jacaranda Chemistry 1. Retrieved from https://www.wiley.com/legacy/Australia/Landing_Pages/c04MetallicBonding_web.pdf
Chemical reactions
Good, G. (n.d.). Metal reactions. Retrieved from https://www.goodscience.com.au/year-10-chemistry/metal-reactions/
Helmenstine, A.M. (2019). How to balance net ionic equations. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/how-to-balance-ionic-equations-604025
Helmenstine, A.M. (2018). Ionic equation definition and examples. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-ionic-equation-605262
Safety
Coming soon
Exploring and analysing the evidence: biological
To help with the terminology in this section you may find the following glossary useful:
National Human Genome Research Institute. (n.d.). The talking glossary. Retrieved from https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary
Basic
DNA sequence
What is DNA sequencing?. (2016). Retrieved from https://www.yourgenome.org/stories/what-is-dna-sequencing
Genome database search
Genetic Science Learning Center. (2016) What are DNA and Genes?. Retrieved from https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/basics/dna
How are sequenced genomes stored and shared?. (2016). Retrieved from https://www.yourgenome.org/facts/how-are-sequenced-genomes-stored-and-shared
National Centre for Biotechnology Information. (2019). GenBank. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genbank/
DNA profiling
State Government of Victoria. (2015). DNA profiling. Retrieved from https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ConditionsAndTreatments/dna-profiling
Reliability
BioEthics Education Project. (n.d.). Being reliable, accurate and valid. Retrieved from https://www.beep.ac.uk/content/573.0.html
Core
DNA sequence
Coming soon
Genome database search
McElwain, M. (2009). Why is it that we have almost the same DNA as other things?. Retrieved from https://genetics.thetech.org/ask/ask309
What is genetic variation?. (2015). Retrieved from https://www.yourgenome.org/facts/what-is-genetic-variation
DNA profiling
Bits de Ciencia. (2015, September 23). The best review of STRs [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bEAJYnVVBA
Bozeman Science. (2012, May 11). DNA fingerprinting [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbR9xMXuK7c
Chamary, J. (2018). How genetic variants can be used to compare people. Retrieved from https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/how-genetic-variants-can-be-used-to-compare-people/
NakedScientists. (2011, October 27). How does DNA fingerprinting work? [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxWXCT9wVoI
Phillips, T. (2019). DNA fingerprinting and how it is used. Retrieved from https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-dna-fingerprinting-and-how-is-it-used-375554
Reliability
Australian Law Reform Commission. (2003). Reliability of DNA evidence. Retrieved from https://www.alrc.gov.au/publications/44-criminal-proceedings/reliability-dna-evidence
Davis, N. (2017, October 2). DNA in the dock: how flawed techniques send innocent people to prison. The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/oct/02/dna-in-the-dock-how-flawed-techniques-send-innocent-people-to-prison
Leahy, S. (2018). Alleged Golden State Killer busted by DNA. But are tests ‘100%’ accurate?. Retrieved from https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/04/dna-testing-accuracy-golden-state-killer-science-spd/
Roos, D. (2017). Why DNA evidence can be unreliable. Retrieved from https://science.howstuffworks.com/why-dna-evidence-can-be-unreliable.htm
Extend
DNA sequence
Khan Academy. (n.d.). DNA sequencing. Retrieved from https://www.khanacademy.org/science/high-school-biology/hs-molecular-genetics/hs-biotechnology/a/dna-sequencing
Howard Hughes Medical Institute. (n.d.). DNA sequence assembly. Retrieved from https://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/dna-sequence-assembly
Shaffer, C. (2019). Challenges with Sanger sequencing. Retrieved from https://www.news-medical.net/life-sciences/Challenges-with-Sanger-Sequencing.aspx
Genome database search
Coming soon
DNA profiling
Freeman, S. (2008). Creating a DNA profile. Retrieved from https://science.howstuffworks.com/dna-profiling1.htm
Hollox, E. (2015). A beginner’s guide to DNA fingerprinting. Retrieved from https://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/press/for-journalists/code-of-a-killer-1/a-beginners-guide-to-dna-fingerprinting
Khan Academy. (n.d.). Gel electrophoresis. Retrieved from https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/biotech-dna-technology/dna-sequencing-pcr-electrophoresis/a/gel-electrophoresis
Science Learning Hub. (2016). DNA profiling. Retrieved from https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1980-dna-profiling
What is gel electrophoresis?. (2016). Retrieved from https://www.yourgenome.org/facts/what-is-gel-electrophoresis
What is PCR?. (2016). Retrieved from https://www.yourgenome.org/facts/what-is-pcr-polymerase-chain-reaction
Reliability
National Institute of Justice. (2018). DNA evidence: basics of identifying, gathering and transporting. Retrieved from https://www.nij.gov/topics/forensics/evidence/dna/basics/pages/identifying-to-transporting.aspx
Sense about Science. (2017). Making sense of forensic genetics. Retrieved from https://senseaboutscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/making-sense-of-forensic-genetics.pdf
References
Police tape [Image]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://pngimg.com/download/28692