Patricia Stegura, science educator and “science enthusiast”, has taught science enrichment programs from Pre-K through middle level grades. Her current program, CSI: “Adventures in Forensics”, has been captivating students’ sleuthing skills since 2011.This program has been featured on WISTV news in Columbia, SC as well as in the Charlotte Observer, The State newspaper, Irmo News, Chronicle-Independent, and The Newberry Observer.
stegurapatricia@gmail.com
106 Cedar View Dr, Irmo, SC 29063-7930
South Carolina
8036058308
CSI: “Adventures in Forensics” is a full day, interactive and comprehensive forensics program for 4-5th grade students. All activities are “Hands on and Minds on” and your students will love becoming crime scene investigators. Topics covered include: evidence collection, fingerprinting (latent and patent prints), DNA extraction, blood type testing and hair/fiber analysis using microscopy. In the culminating activity, students process a mock crime scene, conduct laboratory analysis of all physical evidence and conclude who the perpetrator(s) is/are. Successful student groups earn their CSI badge!
Patricia Stegura
(803)605-8308
stegurapatricia@gmail.com
October 2022-May 2023
7:00am- 4:00pm
Classroom, empty area (Stage or vacant room for crime set ups),smartboard or projector with speakers, 10-12 microscopes(via inter- district loan through CMS)
Classroom or science lab, alternate space
$26 per student
W1- Write argument to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relative and sufficient evidence. Present findings in your case using both testimonial and physical evidence to persuade a jury of your peers.
SL4– Present information, findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line or reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Solve the crime scenes by presenting findings that establish motive and opportunity while linking physical evidence analyzed in the lab to a suspect.
4.P.2 Understand the composition and properties of matter before and after they undergo a change or interaction. Observe and identify the clues that a chemical reaction took place when testing blood samples, extracting DNA and performing Kastle Meyer tests. 5.P.2 Understand the interactions of matter and energy and the changes that occur. Understand how physical evidence can be contaminated by human collection errors and environmental conditions. Execute 4 step crime scene protocol when using evidence collection techniques. 5.L.3 Understand why organisms differ or are similar to their parents based on the characteristics of the organism. Examine fingerprints, DNA, hair and blood types and discuss the similarities/uniqueness between populations and individuals. Distinguish between individual and class evidence.
Patricia Stegura is not liable for failure to teach on the scheduled date(s) in the event of illness, inclement weather or circumstances beyond her control. In such cases, she will make every attempt to make alternative arrangements. Sponsors are responsible for 50% of contracted fees if program dates are canceled, except for weather or uncontrollable circumstances.