Authors: Kim Mellie Subject(s): Science Grade Level: 7th Grade

Unit Objective(s)/Overview:

Students will:

• be familiarized with the terms used in biometrics
• identify the four main areas of biometric measurement
• experiment within each of those measurement areas
• apply their findings to a real world situation of security

Learning Activities:

Lesson 1: Basic Biometrics

Lesson 2: Facial Geometry

Resources: 

Introduction handout
Grading rubric
Possible web site addresses
facial handout

Credits and References:

"Biometrics, Cards & Software." Biometric security, biometric time & attendance, single sign-on. Human Recognition Systems Ltd. 28 Jul 2006 <http://www.hrsltd.com/identification_technology/index.htm>.

"Biometrics Links--find Biometrics." Biometrics links--find Biometrics. TopickZ Inc.. 28 Jul 2006

Danielyan, Edgar. "The Lures of Biometrics--The Internet Protocol Journal--Vol.7, Num. 1--Cisco Systems." CISCO Systems. March 2004. Danielyan Consulting LLP. 28 Jul 2006 <http://www.cisco.com/web/about/ac123/ac147/archived_issues/ipj_7-1/lures_of_biometrics.html>.

"Fases Software." PIMALL. 2005. Thomas Investigative Publications, Inc.. 28 Jul 2006 <http://www.pimall.com/NAIS/faces.html>.

"iAfB--Glossary of Biometric Terms." International Association for Biometrics (iAfB). 2005. International iAfB Association for Biometrics. 28 Jul 2006 <http://www.iafb.org.uk/DOC/Glossary_Terms.htm>.

"IBIA: International Biometric Industry Association." IBIA: International Biometric Industry Association. 2006. International Biometric Industry Association. 28 Jul 2006 <http://www.ibia.org/biometrics/>.

Judd, L.J.. "http://www.moonspheres.com/." Moonspheres Digital Art--Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Pinups, and More. 2003. Moonspheres. 28 Jul 2006 <http://www.moonspheres.com/shagtutorial/face_template_small.jpg>.
Labor, Clarissa. "Bones & the Badge." Bones & the Badge. January 24, 2002. 28 Jul 2006 <http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/kearny/forensic/>.

Mainguet, Jean-Francois. "Biometrics: Face Recognition." Page d'accueil du site de Jean-Francois Mainguet. July 23, 2006. 28 Jul 2006 <http://perso.orange.fr/fingerchip/biometrics/types/face.htm>.

Seagraves, Susan. "Forensic Science Activities--lesson plans." Whodunnit--a thematic unit on mysteries and forensic science. 2000. 28 Jul 2006 <http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Atrium/5924/forensicscienceactivites.htm>.

"The Eyes Have It! Airline Security and Biometrics." Science Friday Kids' Connection Archives. ScienceFriday Inc.. 28 Jul 2006 <http://www.sciencefriday.com/kids/sfkc20050610-1.html>.

"Who Dunnit?." CyberBee. April 2005. CyberBee. 28 Jul 2006 <http://www.cyberbee.com/whodunnit/crime.html>.