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ForensicScience-DeterminingGenderfromSkeletalRemains1.mp4
ForensicScience-DeterminingGenderfromSkeletalRemains1.wmv

Karl Fernandez

School/Organization:

Sparkman High School, Madison County Schools

Overview:

Determining the identity of skeletal remains is a necessary task of forensic scientists.  There are several methods by which this is accomplished.  This podcast focuses on a particular forensic technique in order to identify skeletal remains by measuring the sub-pubic angle of the pelvis. How to take the measurement and what measurement angle constitutes male and female characteristics will be discussed and shown.

Length: 02:17

Content Areas: Science

Alabama Course of Study Alignments and/or Professional Development Standard Alignments:

[S1] FOR (9-12) 7: Identify the importance of skeletal remains in forensics.