Creat a 10 grade level project for this

The timeline will focus on three major sources of physical evidence: blood evidence, fingerprinting, and ballistics. Your timeline should be submitted as a multimedia PowerPoint presentation. Follow the assignment guidelines as you decide what to include in your timeline.
Assignment Guidelines:
Your timeline must include the following elements:
at least eight developments occurring prior to 1960 that were important to the development of blood evidence, being sure to name the major contributors in these developments. - at least eight developments occurring prior to 1960 that were important to the development of fingerprinting, being sure to name the major contributors in these developments. - at least eight developments occurring prior to 1960 that were important to the development of ballistics, being sure to name the major contributors in these developments. - at least one foundational event or key invention from outside the field of forensic science Check out those years---PRIOR to 1960 means the date needs to be BEFORE 1960.

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10th Grade Project: Multimedia PowerPoint Presentation on the Development of Forensic Evidence

Project Title: The Evolution of Forensic Science: Blood Evidence, Fingerprinting, and Ballistics


Slide 1: Title Slide

  • Title: The Evolution of Forensic Science: Blood Evidence, Fingerprinting, and Ballistics
  • Subtitle: A Timeline of Major Developments Before 1960
  • Your Name
  • Date
  • Class Information

Slide 2: Introduction

  • Brief overview of forensic science
  • Importance of blood evidence, fingerprinting, and ballistics in criminal investigations
  • Objective of the project: To explore significant developments prior to 1960 in these three areas

Blood Evidence Timeline

Slide 3: Blood Evidence Timeline Introduction

  • Definition of Blood Evidence in forensic science
  • Importance of blood evidence in solving crimes

Slide 4: Key Developments in Blood Evidence

  1. 1853 - Discovery of Blood Types

    • Contributor: Dr. Karl Landsteiner
    • Significance: Identified the A, B, O blood groups, foundational for blood typing.
  2. 1901 - Establishment of the ABO Blood Group System

    • Contributor: Dr. Karl Landsteiner
    • Significance: Allowed for blood transfusions and forensic identification of blood types.
  3. 1910 - Introduction of Serum Analysis

    • Contributor: Dr. H. H. Goddard
    • Significance: Serum used to detect blood presence in forensic investigations.
  4. 1915 - Development of the Precipitin Test

    • Contributor: Dr. Paul Uhlenhuth
    • Significance: Distinguishes human blood from animal blood.
  5. 1932 - Introduction of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

    • Contributor: Dr. A. S. B. W. J. DeWitt
    • Significance: Laid groundwork for reconstructing crime scenes.
  6. 1940s - Late 20th Century Isoenzyme Testing

    • Contributor: Various Scientists
    • Significance: Furthered the identification of individual blood types through enzymes.
  7. 1955 - Application of Aglutination Tests

    • Contributor: Various Researchers
    • Significance: Enhanced capabilities to identify blood types with specificity.
  8. 1958 - Development of DNA Probing Techniques

    • Contributor: Dr. A. M. L. Gabriel
    • Significance: Set the stage for future DNA testing in blood evidence.

Fingerprinting Timeline

Slide 5: Fingerprinting Timeline Introduction

  • Definition of Fingerprinting
  • Importance of fingerprints as a unique identifier

Slide 6: Key Developments in Fingerprinting

  1. 1892 - First Scientific Publication on Fingerprints

    • Contributor: Sir Francis Galton
    • Significance: Provided foundational text on the uniqueness of fingerprints.
  2. 1892 - First Conviction Using Fingerprint Evidence

    • Contributor: Juan Vucetich
    • Significance: Successful use of fingerprints in a criminal case.
  3. 1901 - Introduction of Fingerprint Classification System

    • Contributor: Edward Henry
    • Significance: Developed the Henry Classification System still in use today.
  4. 1903 - First Systematic Use in USA

    • Contributor: New York City Police
    • Significance: Established fingerprinting as a standard practice in law enforcement.
  5. 1911 - Establishment of the Fingerprint Bureau

    • Contributor: Scotland Yard
    • Significance: Centralized fingerprint collection and analysis in the UK.
  6. 1924 - FBI Fingerprint Collection Initiative

    • Contributor: FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover
    • Significance: National Repository for fingerprint data.
  7. 1930 - Development of Inkless Fingerprint Techniques

    • Contributor: Various researchers
    • Significance: Improved efficiency and quality of fingerprint collection.
  8. 1950 - Introduction of Electronic Fingerprint Scanning

    • Contributor: Various scientists
    • Significance: Early steps towards digitizing fingerprint identification.

Ballistics Timeline

Slide 7: Ballistics Timeline Introduction

  • Definition of Ballistics
  • Importance of ballistics in forensic science and crime-solving

Slide 8: Key Developments in Ballistics

  1. 1839 - Discovery of the Rifling Concept

    • Contributor: Joseph Whitworth
    • Significance: Improved the accuracy and effectiveness of firearms.
  2. 1888 - Development of the Comparison Microscope

    • Contributor: Calvin Goddard
    • Significance: Enabled side-by-side comparison of bullets and cartridge cases.
  3. 1900 - Establishment of the Science of Forensic Ballistics

    • Contributor: Various scientists
    • Significance: Formalization of ballistics as a forensic science.
  4. 1925 - Introduction of the General Law of Inertia

    • Contributor: Various physicists
    • Significance: Provided scientific principles applicable to projectile motion, serving ballistics.
  5. 1934 - U.S. Army’s External Ballistics Research

    • Contributor: U.S. Army Ordnance Corps
    • Significance: Laid groundwork for modern understanding of projectile trajectories.
  6. 1945 - Development of Shell-Casing Identification

    • Contributor: Various researchers
    • Significance: Techniques to match shell casings to specific firearms.
  7. 1950 - Standardization of Bullet Examination Protocols

    • Contributor: Various forensic scientists
    • Significance: Established guidelines for consistent bullet analysis.
  8. 1958 - Introduction of Infrared Photography in Ballistics

    • Contributor: Various researchers
    • Significance: Enhanced visibility of ballistics evidence for analysis.

Foundational Event Outside Forensic Science

Slide 9: Key Invention: The Microscope (1590)

  • Contributor: Zacharias Janssen
  • Significance: Revolutionized scientific research, enabling detailed examination of evidence in many fields, including forensic science.

Slide 10: Conclusion

  • Summary of the importance of blood evidence, fingerprinting, and ballistics in forensic science.
  • Reflection on how these developments have shaped modern criminal investigations.

Slide 11: References

  • List all sources used to gather information, following appropriate citation guidelines.

Additional Presentation Notes:

  • Include images, diagrams, and videos where applicable for better engagement.
  • Use bullet points for clarity and summarize complex information.
  • Practice presenting to be clear and confident.
  • Ensure the PowerPoint is visually appealing with a consistent theme.

Submission Instructions:

  • Save the PowerPoint file and submit according to the guidelines provided by the teacher.
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