Eyewitness Lab

You will have 15 seconds to look at the following photograph.

Photograph #1

Now turn over your sheet and answer questions 1-7 for photograph #1.

ANSWERS1. At what location was the photograph taken?

Glenville Municipal Center2. How many cars are pictured?

23. What color are the cars?

Tan & gray4. What types of offices are located in the building?

Town, police, and court offices5. How many small trees are in the picture?

26. The photo was taken in New York State during which season?

Spring or summer7. How many people are in the photograph?

None

Discussion

Did everyone answer the questions correctly?

Probably not If everyone viewed the same photograph, list some possible reasons why their answers differed.

Ability to focus, lack of familiarity with location

Turn over your sheet, so the questions are not in front of you. You will now have 15 seconds to look at the following photograph.

Photograph #2

Now turn over your sheet and answer questions 1-7 for photograph #2.

ANSWERS1. What is pictured in Photograph #2?

Urn or pot2. Describe the shape of the object pictured?

Like a flowerpot3. What are the colors of the object?

Red, green, tan, blue, white, brown4. What color edged the top of the object?

Blue5. Upon what is the object displayed?

A wooden chair6. Describe or sketch the design on the object.7. What is the approximate size of the object?

~12”-14” wide, ~ 16” tall

Turn over your sheet, so the questions are not in front of you. You will now have 15 seconds to look at the following photograph.

Photograph #3

Now turn over your sheet and answer questions 1-7 for photograph #3.

Answers1. How many people are in Photograph #3?

One2. What is the sex of the person in the picture?

Female3. What is the approximate age of the person in the photograph?

55

4. What color is the person’s hair? Blonde (dyed)

5. Does the person have long hair or short hair? Short

6. Does the person have any distinguishing features? Glasses? Yes

7. Can you describe the person’s clothing? Striped shirt

8. Is the person wearing any jewelry? If so, describe it. Gold necklace and earrings

9. Can you describe where the picture was taken? School room or office

10. Based on evidence in the photograph, can you form a hypothesis about the person’s occupation?

Teacher11. Is it possible to identify the interests of the person based upon

evidence in the room?Forensics and biology books imply this might be a science teacher

Activity 1-2: You’re an Eyewitness

Smash and Grab:

Whodunnit?

Test Your Awareness

The Phone Joke Test

The Bank Job

Eyewitness experiment with Dr. Phil

Visual Awareness Test

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUi8eMkf0KM&list=UUKx9pchUhyLQ6L9Uz9z59tw&index=8&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

Watch 60 minutes- Eyewitness Memory Part 1 and 2

Still interested in learning more? Daniel Simons- illusions

Our memories are reconstructed

Which is the real penny?

Answer

Discussion

Have your views on eyewitness testimony changed? Discuss with your classmates.