“Everybody loves a good mystery. Mysteries can take us out of ourselves and lead us to explore the far reaches of our imagination.” ~Detective Science, Jim Wiese, p. 1
Welcome! NCIS: Westmont, an EPERIOD, developed and created to be an enrichment period where students will work in crime scene teams and use inquiry skills to develop an explanation for a crime. Students will:
- be introduced to new experiences and ideas
- work regularly with other students of similar abilities and talents
- learn the skills necessary to reach their goals as they pursue their interests and talents
- conduct in-depth investigations, participate in self-directed learning
Forensic Science means to investigate and establish facts of interest in relation to criminal or civil law.
- Forensics offers students an opportunity to develop research, critical thinking, organization, persuasion, and oral communication skills.
- Forensics appeals to students with different goals and interests. It provides useful career preparation in law, education, politics, broadcasting, religion, public affairs, business, and other professions requiring critical thinking and communication skills.
- Forensics enables students to clarify their personal and social values through confrontation with the value judgments of others.
- Students learn respect for dissenting opinions and acquire knowledge and skills crucial to effective participation in a democratic society.
- Forensics provides students with an opportunity to develop social skills, including teamwork. Students develop realistic attitudes toward competition through competing responsibly and effectively in an intellectual environment.
As students goes through this enrichment learning experience, please look for messages via Message Center on Skyward and/or Blog Posts. . .some anticipated methods of communication.
Looking forward to working with your child as they experience Forensic Science!
