The case of the missing computer chip
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- This activity is based on real crime that occurred at Apple Computer Company in the early 90’s
- Research
- CLUES AFTER THE HYPOTHESIS Write down any information you learned from the clues on your data chart. Clue 9
- Look at your data chart which suspect has a motive, opportunity and can be connected all of the evidence: fingerprints, white crystals: sugar, blue fibers: denim, CD, and the code to the lock.
- Was your hypothesis correct Yes or No _______________________________
- _____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Date ____________Period ______ CSI Make Up Activity
(IT'S PLUM CRAZY TO STEAL FROM US)
INTRODUCTION This activity is based on real crime that occurred at Apple Computer Company in the early 90’s It's the morning of July 5 in the northern California city of Cupertino. You are working the burglary watch, day shift. As commander of the electronic theft division you have a team of experts, skilled in the collection of all types of evidence relating to theft of computers and electronic stuff. At 9:50 a.m. you get a call that someone has attempted to steal an advanced chip from the Plum Computer Company. You and your team respond immediately to the call. When you arrive, you find that the plant is sealed off and all the uniformed employees in the plant have been confined to a single room, the lounge. Within the hour, the missing chip is found in an envelope in a pile of mail. The envelope was addressed to Gordon Lidy, the security chief of a rival computer firm. A CD was also found in the envelope. Steve Randak, the president, arrived at 8:50 this a.m. to find the tone-operated security door to his private lab open and the prototype of his new computer chip missing. He immediately pushed the panic button that alerts security to close the gates. The guard at the gate reported that no person had left the plant since 8:00 a.m. today.
(Hint: No one arrived before 7:00 and the chip was discovered at 8:50AM)
Data Chart
Research: In order to arrest a suspect you must have three things: motive, opportunity, and evidence. A suspect can not be guilty unless you can prove they had a motive or a reason to commit the crime. The suspect must have had the opportunity to commit the crime. This means that they were in the place where the crime was committed during the time crime was committed.
CLUES BEFORE THE HYPOTHESIS Read each clue and write down any information you learned from the clues on your data chart
Doug, the man who operates the coffee cart in the parking lot (see map) reports that he has not seen any strangers today. In fact, this is what he reports: "I saw the security guard arrive at 7:00 for the shift change, same time as Cowboy Paul's delivery truck. The security guards came out playing with those night sticks and the Cowboy was listening to that 'Hillbilly' music on his CD player, when they came out for a cup of coffee." When did the coffee guy arrive? _______________ (Hint the story starts at 7:00 AM) [Write down this clue in the opportunity section of your data chart] When did the security guard arrive? ______________ [Write down this clue in the opportunity section of your data chart] When did Cowboy Paul arrive? __________________ [Write down this clue in the opportunity section of your data chart] Who was listening to the CD player? ___________________________ [Write down this clue in the evidence section of your data chart] Which two people were drinking coffees? _____________ and __________ [Write down this clue’s information in the evidence section of your data chart]
According to Coffee Cart Doug, the lab assistant, Ginny, "arrived at 7:15. I turned the lights on in the office for about 5 minutes, just like always. And then about 7:50, the lights came on and I could see Ginny working in the lab." When did Ginny arrive? _______________________ [Write down this clue in the opportunity section of your data chart] When did Ginny go into the lab? _____________________________ [Write down this clue’s information in the opportunity section of your data chart] Clue #3 EVIDENCE: The CD that was found with chip had a tonal code that opens the lab door. (Hint: A tonal lock uses musical notes to open up the lock) What was found on the CD? ___________________________________ [Write down this clue in the evidence section of your data chart] Who had a CD player? _________________________________________ [Write down this clue’s information in the evidence section of your data chart]
Coffee Cart Doug reports: "Then at 8:00 the loading crew arrived and started unloading Cowboy Paul's delivery truck." When did the crew come to unload the truck? ___________________ Was Cowboy Paul near the lab when the crew was unloading his truck? _________________________ [Write down this clue’s information in the opportunity section of your data chart]
Coffee Cart Doug reports: "Nobody else came or left till Randak arrived at 8:50 which was actually early for him. Couple minutes later the police arrived." When did Randak arrive? _______________________________ Was this his normal time? _______________________________ [Write down this clue’s information in the opportunity section of your data chart]
EVIDENCE: A small blue thread and white crystals were found on the chip. They are being sent to the lab for testing. What was found on the computer chip? _________________________ and ____________________ [This clue’s information is already written in the evidence section of your data chart] Clue #7 EVIDENCE: Misc. Evidence: The door to the private lab is secured by a tone lock. Known access is limited to president and his assistant. Which two people know the code used to unlock the lab? ___________________ and ___________________________ [Write down this clue’s information in the evidence section of your data chart]
EVIDENCE: A smudged fingerprint was found in the lab. What was found inside of the lab? _____________________________ [This clue’s information is already written in the evidence section of your data chart]
After reading the first eight clues, who do you think stole the computer chip? _____________________________________________________________ (Hint: This is your hypothesis)
CLUES AFTER THE HYPOTHESIS
Clue #9 Ginny reports: "I got to work at the usual time and opened the office just before 8:00. Nothing unusual happened." Did Ginny reveal any new information? ________________ [This clue’s information is already written in the opportunity section of your data chart] Clue #10 Security Guard Jim's statement: "My shift starts at 7:00; I had a cup of coffee with Cowboy Paul and Buck, the night guy; then I did my rounds and found everything was secure." Did the security guard reveal any new information? _____________ [This clue’s information is already written in the opportunity section of your data chart] Clue #11 Cowboy Paul's statement: "I arrived about 7:00 a.m., had coffee with the security guards and waited for the loading crew to unload my trailer. I was just about to leave when the alarm went off and I got locked in.” Was Cowboy Paul near the lab when his truck was being unpacked? _______________ [Write this clue’s information in the opportunity section of your data chart] Clue #12 MOTIVE: Cowboy Paul: Seems to live beyond his means according to security guard; drives Porsche and wears Rolex watch. He owns three Kentucky thoroughbred race horses. But he still loves Levis. He needs money. What is Cowboy Paul’s motive? ____________________________________________ Why does Cowboy Paul need money? ________________________________________ How would stealing the chip help him? ________________________________________ [Write this clue’s information in the motive section of your data chart] Clue #13 MOTIVE: Security Guard Jim: 'Hacker'; wants to be the first on his block to have new stuff. What is Jim Hacker’s motive? _______________________________________________ How would stealing the chip help him? ________________________________________ [Write this clue’s information in the motive section of your data chart]
MOTIVE: Ginny Fletcher: Actually developed algorithm for this computer chip and has received no financial or professional recognition for her contribution. She feels shortchanged. What is Ginny Fletcher’s motive? ____________________________________________ How would stealing the chip help her? ________________________________________ [Write this clue’s information in the motive section of your data chart]
EVIDENCE: Fingerprints: In the lab a single partially smudged print was found and since all employees have prints on file, it was easily ascertained it belonged to someone who does not work for the Plum Computer Company. Which three suspects do not work for Plum Computer Company? _______________________, ___________________________, and ______________________________ [Write this clue’s information in the evidence section of your data chart]
EVIDENCE: Fiber Evidence: A small thread that was later identified by the police as denim was found by Randak when he microscopically examined the chip to verify it as his missing chip. Also found were small white crystals of sugar. Who likes to wear Levis a type of denim? _________________________________ (Hint see clue #12) Which 3 suspects had coffee or could have come in contact with sugar that morning? _____________________________, _____________________________ and _____________________________________ [Write this clue’s information in the evidence section of your data chart] Analysis: Look at your data chart which suspect has a motive, opportunity and can be connected all of the evidence: fingerprints, white crystals: sugar, blue fibers: denim, CD, and the code to the lock. Write guilty next to the guilty suspect and innocent next to the other 4 suspects in the Analysis section on your data chart. Was your hypothesis correct? Yes or No _______________________________ (Hint: Your hypothesis is who you thought was guilty before you read all of the clues. Did you choose the correct suspect before reading all of the clues?) Conclusion: Who is the guilty suspect? _________________________________________________ Why do you think this suspect is guilty? (Hint: List the motive, opportunity and all evidence that proves your suspect is guilty) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Results: What did you learn about using the scientific method in a real life scenario? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Directory: EastPauldingMiddleSchool EastPauldingMiddleSchool -> Nationalism. Nationalism is when people of a country have a strong sense of national pride or patriotism Download 38.47 Kb. Share with your friends:
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