Individuality and Investigations - Fingerprint Folio

Today we begin a new unit; Individuality and Investigations. Two concepts we came across while reading the novel Stones were as follows: first, we are all unique people with unique personalities and abilities and we should embrace and enjoy these differences; second, that interesting discoveries can be made through the powers of investigation. This unit combines those two ideas in what we hope is a fun and enlightening study.

We begin by researching about one of the things about each of us which makes us truly unique in this world; our fingerprints! Read the following instructions and then get down to work.

1. Use your handout as your guide. It must be completed and it gives you the location of all the information you will need.
2. The links you need will be listed below. Open them up in a "new tab" so you can keep this page accessible throughout you research.
3. Complete your handout neatly.
4. Have fun!

Site #1: Fingerprint Pattern Analysis
Site #2: Fingerprint Pattern Analysis
Site #3: TruTV Fingerprint Game
Site #4: PBS Whodunit?

Some other interesting fingerprint sites at ScienceSpot can be found here.

Individuality and Investigations

Today we will continue with our investigations into fingerprints. Hopefully our viewing of the crime-scene drama CSI has raised your interest in fingerprints and their use in criminal investigations. Follow the instructions below for today's research.


1. Right click on the following link and open it in a new tab: Science Spot
2. In the search box provided (top right-hand corner), type  'Fingerprinting Basics PPT' and commence in seaching the site.
3. Click on Fingerprinting Basics PPT
4. Open the PowerPoint presentation so you can continue working on your handout.

Individuality and Investigations - The Science of Ridges

We continue today with our study on fingerprints.

Follow the instructions below to find the information you need. remember to read all of the instructions first.






1. Right click on the following link and open it in a new tab: Science Spot
2. In the search box provided, type the word 'Latent Prints' and commence in seaching the site.
3. Click on Latent Prints(PPT) - The Science Spot
4. Open the powerpoint presentation so you can complete your handout.

1. Right click on the following link and open it in a new tab: Science Spot
2. In the search box provided, type the word 'ridgeology' and commence in seaching the site.
3. Click on Ridgeology (PPT) - The Science Spot
4. Open the powerpoint presentation so you can complete your handout.

Advertising Techniques in Vintage Ads

Let's take a look at some advertisments from a long, long, time ago. Open the comment box and for each ad indicate what technique you think is being used. You must take into consideration that these are vintage ads when considering which persuasive technique is being implemented. You can click on each ad to view a larger example.

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Advertising Techniques

Today we are going to look at various techniques that advertisers use to persuade us to buy their product or service. The information you need will be at the following link: Advertising Techniques. You need to take this information and make a note using WordPerfect, Word, or Open Office. Hint: copy and paste the information as opposed to typing everything out again. You do not need to include the examples in the note you make. Once your notes are complete we will review the presentation to ensure everyone understands the various persuasion techniques.

The Valley of Fear - Chapter Two and Three Questions

Chapter Two

1.       Describe McMurdo as he is presented at the beginning of this chapter? List at least five characteristics.

2.       Describe the manner in which McMurdo fell for Ettie Shafter.

3.       What was McMurdo doing for a new job?

4.       What advice did Scanlan have for McMurdo?

5.       What did Mr. Shafter tell McMurdo in regards to his pursuit of his daughter?

6.       Who was already after Ettie Shafter?

7.       What did Mr. Shafter think of the Scowrers? What was their other name?

8.       How did this differ from McMurdo’s opinion of the Freemen?

9.       How did Ettie feel about McMurdo? Why did she hide this from him?

10.   Why do the Scowrers never face justice?

11.   What feelings does Ettie have for Baldwin?

12.   How did McMurdo respond to Baldwin’s aggression?

13.   How did McGinty amass his wealth?

14.   How does the author describe McGinty’s eyes?

15.   What crimes had McMurdo committed in Chicago?

16.   What was McGinty’s ‘ruling’ regarding the feud over Ettie Shafter?

Chapter Three

1.       Where did McMurdo move to?

2.       What did McMurdo show some of the brothers of the lodge?

3.       How did Captain Marvin know McMurdo?

4.       What age were most of the lodge members?

5.       Describe McMurdo’s initiation into the Vermissa chapter of Freeman.

6.       How did McMurdo fare in his initiation rites?

7.       List the orders of business that were covered at the chapter meeting.

8.       What was McMurdo’s first ‘job’ for the lodge?

The Valley of Fear - Part Two - Chapter One Questions

Chapter One

1.       What valley is Vermissa found in?

2.       Give a physical description of whom we later learn is John McMurdo?

3.       Where is McMurdo from?

4.       Why was McMurdo coming to Vermissa?

5.       Why did McMurdo leave Chicago?

6.       Who is the Bodymaster of Vermissa Lodge?

7.       How did McMurdo interact with the policemen?

8.       Describe Ettie Shafter.