Summary: The Hodder Reading Project Level 4-5 identifies blocks to progression and takes pupils from National Curriculum Level 4 to Level 5. It comprises the Teacher's Resource, Pupil's Book and 6 Readers. Reader 6, Criminal Investigation by Chris Woodford. This excellent introduction to the world of criminal investigation covers a range of forensic science topics, including: What is forensic science?; DNA fingerprinting; Polygraph lie-detection tests; Bullet trajectory analysis; Post-mortem examinations; Facial reconstruction and photofit images.Each topic is supported by well-known real-life examples, easy-to-follow scientific explanations, amazing facts and figures, and stunning photographs and diagrams.
Explicit teaching of reading skills that accelerates learning and boosts attainment in reading from Level 4 to Level 5.Systematically addresses the needs of pupils working significantly below Level.A flexible approach that can be used one-to-one, with small groups or as a series of masterclasses.Focus on active learning and pupil-centred approach - pupils identify their own targets and track their progress as they work through the scheme.
Table of Contents: IntroductionAt The Crime SceneCollecting EvidenceWitnessesFingerprintsThe Police LaboratoryForensic AnalysisBallisticsDna FingerprintsThe Criminal MindAccident Or Crime?Forensic PathologyToxicologyForensic SculptureIdentifying SuspectsCriminal RecordsIn The CourtroomGlossaryFurther InfoIndex
About the Author(s): Chris Woodford has written and contributed to more than a dozen popular science and technology books. He graduated in psychology from Cambridge University, where he studied face recognition and its use in criminal investigation. Sue Hackman (author of the Hodder Reading Project) has been closely involved in the development of the Key Stage 3 English Strategy, and is the author of successful material for lower-attainers, including Fast Forward and Hodder English Gold.
Readership: Pupils
