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title: "SFS3: Biological Evidence in Forensics (Georgia Science standard)"
code: SFS3
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science, SFS3
subject: science
grades:
  - high-school
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# SFS3: Biological Evidence in Forensics

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information relating to biological evidence in forensic investigations.

- Subject: Science
- Appears in: High School, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/science/high-school.md

## Expectations

- **SFS3.a**: Ask questions to investigate types of toxins, poisons, and drugs and their effects on the body.
- **SFS3.b**: Analyze and interpret data to investigate the effects of blood alcohol content on the body.
- **SFS3.c**: Construct an explanation to distinguish the difference between human and animal blood.
- **SFS3.d**: Plan and carry out an investigation to analyze the physics of bloodstain patterns.
- **SFS3.e**: Plan and carry out an investigation involving DNA processing and analysis.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.