Fiber and Textile Web Quest

Introduction

Welcome to the Fiber and Textile Web Quest for Ms. Lewris' Forensic Science class! In this activity, you will be learning more about how fibers and textiles are useful to forensic scientists in solving crimes. You already know that they are a great source of evidence, but this web quest will give you the opportunity to delve deeper into their importance in the criminal justice community and to read about real-life examples! Click on the links above to get started. Good luck!

Task

 

In a Microsoft Word or Google Doc document, answer the following questions in full sentences. Use the online resources under the Processes tab above to get your information. You may also use your own research to complete the tasks. While there is no real minimum number of sentences for each response, you should include at least 2 and COMPLETELY answer the questions to the best of your ability to receive full credit.

 

1. Define what a fiber is.

2. Define what a textile is.

3. Describe the two different classifications of fibers.

4. Make a list of at least 4 specific fibers and their properties.

5. Describe the methods crime scene investigators use to collect fibers.

6. Name and briefly describe 4 different cases where fibers were used to help solve a crime. You may use your prior "Notable Case" paragraph as one of them.

7. Use the quizlet.com resource to list and define 12 fiber-related terms.

8. Create and describe your own crime scene where fiber and/or textiles were used to solve the crime. Must be at least one paragraph.

Process

Evaluation

         
Fibers and Textiles Web Quest Rubric  
         
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Amount of Information All topics are addressed and all questions answered with at least 2 sentences about each. All topics are addressed and most questions answered with at least 2 sentences about each. All topics are addressed, and most questions answered with 1 sentence about each. One or more topics were not addressed.
Internet Use Successfully uses suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. Usually able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. Occasionally able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested internet links and/or to navigate within these sites.
Quality of Information Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic. Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.
Mechanics No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors. Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Organization Information is very organized with well-constructed sentences and numbers. Information is organized with well-constructed sentences. Information is organized, but sentences are not well-constructed. The information appears to be disorganized.

Conclusion

You're done! Completing this Web Quest has broadened your knowledge of how fibers and textiles are used by forensic scientists and how important they can be as evidence. From the tiniest, microscopic fiber to a large quilt or tarp, any fiber evidence is useful when a crime has been committed. Be sure to double check your work and submit it under the corresponding assignment on Google Classroom. It should be just one document.