Description

Overview:

Lesson 1 introduces students to the blow fly's life cycle and the accumulated degree hour (ADH) used by forensic entomologists for estimating the time of death. Lesson 2 introduces Dr. Krinsky's entomological work in solving a murder case in 1986. Students access several primary-source documents related to Dr. Krinsky's entomological work. Both lessons help students expand their understanding of a forensic entomologist's work and appreciate how scientists account for environmental/variable factors in forming a conclusion in a scientific study.

Subject:

Health, Medicine and Nursing

Material Type:

Activity/Lab, Case Study, Lesson Plan

Provider:

National Institutes of Health

Provider Set:

National Library of Medicine

Date Added:

02/16/2011