Forensics Class Identifies "Skeletal Remains"

In the forensic anthropology unit the students examine and measure the "skeletal remains" of 5 different victims. Most of the samples include a skull, pelvic girdle and at least one long bone (femur, tibia, humerus). Through a thorough examination/measurement of the characteristics of these bone samples, the students should be able to deduce the age, height, sex and ancestry of the individual. The students are also exhibiting their school spirit for the coming weekend's Homecoming Celebration. Go Broncos!!!

Lain is examining a skull. The skull will hold clues to the sex, age and ancestry of this individual.

Emma is entering her skull measurements into a google form to share her data with the rest of the Forensics students.

Liam is proceeding with the measurements of the pubic bone of the pelvic girdle of his team's remains.

Ian and Thomas consult on their observations of the femur from their skeletal remains.

Carlie was so intent on measuring her long bone she was not even aware she was being photographed hard at work.

Martin and Eric are busy using their measurement to calculate the height range of their skeletal remains.

Julia examines the proximal head of the tibia from her skeletal remains, explaining how she will use this information to her teammates. Michelle is intent on reviewing her data tables to assure the are a correct reflection of her observations so far.

Yusrah holds the femur of her team's skeletal remains while Ralph measures its length using the large calipers.

Julia measures the proximal head of the tibia from her skeletal remains.

Cindy uses the large calipers to measure the length of the humerus of the skeletal remains being studied by her team.

Emme and Helen ponder pelvic parameters of their skeletal remains.

Lily and Maggie are examining a pelvic girdle to determine the sex of this individual.