Aim: How are forgeries identified? Do Now: Get a Textbook and Take it to Your Desk

 The most common forgery is a signature What are some other things that are commonly forged?

1. Blind Forgery  Made without a model  Forger uses his own handwriting and does not even try to copy the original  Easiest forgery to detect

2. Simulated Forgery  One made by copying a genuine signature by carefully drawing it  Forger practice many times before attempting  Very difficult to link to suspect

3. Traced Forgery  One made by tracing a genuine signature  Carbon paper, light box, or even pressing hard over an original  Stereomicroscope will reveal that Line quality may be inconsistent

 Writing in which the slant of the letters is to the left of the vertical

Title: Ivan the Terrible Who: John Demjanjuk, suspect, & their relationship any other key players (witnesses, lawyers, experts) When/ Where: Year, geographic location (ex: San Diego, CA) Physical location/ time of day Evidence: Forensic evidence/ witness testimony How did the suspect become a suspect? Did suspect have the means/ motive/ opportunity? Outcome: Legal outcome Reflections: Why do you think this case is famous?

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 Take out a piece of paper and sign your signature  Give this paper to someone sitting near you  Try each of the 3 forgery methods to forge this person’s signature 1.Blind (no practice just do it) 2.Simulated (practice before and take time) 3.Traced (may want to go near windows for more light)  Which method worked the best? Why?

1. Follow all instructions on worksheet 2. Answer all questions 3. Hand in when complete