HOSA - Forensic Science History & Careers
Authored by Hanna Burleson
Science
9th - 12th Grade
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This quiz focuses on forensic science fundamentals, specifically the historical development of forensic techniques and legal terminology within the criminal justice system. Designed for high school students in grades 9-12, the assessment covers foundational knowledge that students need before advancing to more technical forensic science applications. The core concepts include understanding the pioneering contributions of key figures like Karl Landsteiner, Sir Francis Galton, and Edmond Locard, along with their revolutionary discoveries in blood typing, fingerprint classification, and the exchange principle. Students must demonstrate knowledge of legal terminology distinguishing between civil and criminal cases, misdemeanors and felonies, and understand the statistical significance of fingerprint uniqueness. The quiz requires students to connect historical timelines with specific forensic breakthroughs, recognize the evolution from anthropometry to modern DNA analysis, and comprehend how scientific methodology applies to forensic investigation. Created by Hanna Burleson, a Science teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This quiz serves as an excellent introductory assessment for students preparing for HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) forensic science competitions or beginning a forensic science course sequence. Teachers can effectively use this as a formative assessment to gauge students' foundational knowledge before diving into laboratory techniques and case studies, or as a review tool to reinforce key historical milestones and legal concepts. The quiz works particularly well as homework following introductory lectures or as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before examining specific forensic methodologies. The content aligns with Next Generation Science Standards HS-ETS1-1 and HS-ETS1-3, which emphasize analyzing major technological systems and evaluating solutions based on prioritized criteria, as students explore how forensic technologies evolved to meet investigative needs and legal standards.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Minor criminal case: possible of a fine or less than 1 year in prison
Civil Case
Anthropometry
Forensic Nurse
Misdemeanor
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who discovered ABO blood typing and received the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their work in 1930?
Karl Landsteiner
Alec Jefferys
Colin Pitchfork
Dr Henry Faulds
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the first person to use fingerprinting as a method of identification?
Juan Vucitech
William Hershel
Susan Anthony
Karl Landsteiner
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Occur between individuals and must show a preponderance of evidence (51%)
Civil Cases
Verdict
Family Court
Private Case
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who began the first fingerprint files? (1891)
Forensic Nurse
Civil Cases
Juan Vucitech (1832)
William Hershel (1856)
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the first to come up with a classification system based on fingerprints?
Karl Landsteiner
Alec Jefferys
Colin Pitchfork
Dr Henry Faulds
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which geneticist developed DNA testing?
Karl Landsteiner
Alec Jefferys
Colin Pitchfork
Dr Henry Faulds
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