Forensic Anthropology

1.  Listen to the video clip (Resource 1).  

2.  Give a thorough explanation to what Forensic Anthropology is and how does society benefit from their study.

Resources:
-(Resource 1) On the left hand side of the website you will find various links.
     Click on link titled "Forensic Anthropology" then "Forensic Anthropology at Smithsonian".

-(Resource 2) On the mid right there are Chapters listed.  Read chapters 2 and 3.

3.  Explain how bones can give the scientist valuable information

Resources:
-(Resource 1) Click on "Skeletal Keys"  then "Bone Basics"
-(Resource 2) Chapter 3

4.  Explore how scientists discovered way of life for the early settlers in the Chesapeake.
     -Discuss atleast 2 findings scientists figured out using anthropology.

Resources:
-(Resource 1) Click on "Unearthing the 17th Century Chesapeake"
                          -Focus on sections "Difficult Lives" and "Living and Dying in America"

5.  Explain how scientist make facial reconstructions and why are they important

Resources:
-(Resource 1) Click on "Forensic Anthropology then "Facial Reconstruction"
-(Resource 2) Chapter 5

6.  Watch atleast 2 videos about the Body Farm

    -What is the Body Farm?
    -Why is its research so valuable to the forensic community?
     -Summarize atleast 7 interesting findings that you learned while watching

-Resource: 4

7.  a) Summarize atleast 4 different case studies.  Focus on how the evidence properly handled and interpreted to catch the suspect.

      b)  Document each case study with a PHOTOGRAPH that helps illustrate specific bone or area of study.

-(Resource 1) Click on "Forensic Case Studies"
-(Resource:2) Chapters 1, 4, 6 and 7

8.  Research the education/requirements to become a forensic Anthropogist
     What is expected of that position?
     How easily would it be to find a job?
     How is the pay?

-(Resource: 2) Ch2 + 3
-(Resource: 3)

9.  Questions/Comments

Please list atleast 3 questions or comments you have after learning about Forensic Anthropology.