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title: "SFS4: Impression Evidence Overview (Georgia Science standard)"
code: SFS4
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science, SFS4
subject: science
grades:
  - high-school
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# SFS4: Impression Evidence Overview

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to analyze the role of impression evidence in order to make a physical match examination.

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

## Expectations

- **SFS4.a**: Construct an explanation for utilizing the appropriate technique to lift and evaluate identifiable, latent, plastic and patent fingerprints. (Clarification statement: Classifying print and minutiae patterns are addressed in this element. Students should be able to explain why they are using a specific technique.)
- **SFS4.b**: Analyze and interpret data regarding impression evidence. (Clarification statement: Impression evidence could include ballistics, tool marks, footwear, tire impressions, etc.).
- **SFS4.c**: Construct an explanation to support the significance of impression evidence in an investigation.

## 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.