Young Scientist Lab: DIY Detective Lab - Book ‘em and Print ‘em
Students can step into the role of forensic scientists investigating evidence and solving household whodunits as they learn the science of fingerprinting.
OVERVIEW
Suspicious activity in the neighborhood? Younger siblings snooping in your room? Unsure
who stole the last cookie from the cookie jar? With forensic science, you and your family
can find out who has been touching every surface in your house! We all have a unique set
of fingerprints that will always stay the same. These activities will help you learn the art and
science of fingerprinting while you have a little fun with something that is special and unique
about you!
OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to:
• explain the art and science of fingerprinting.
• describe how fingerprints are unique to each person.
• physically take someone’s fingerprints.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Every human being has a set of fingerprints that are completely unique to them. Even identical twins have their own fingerprints. Because every set of fingerprints is unique, physical fingerprint evidence can be used to positively identify an individual. The formal name for fingerprint science is dactyloscopy.
Grades 6 – 8
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Students can step into the role of forensic scientists investigating evidence and solving household whodunits as they learn the science of fingerprinting.
OVERVIEW
Suspicious activity in the neighborhood? Younger siblings snooping in your room? Unsure
who stole the last cookie from the cookie jar? With forensic science, you and your family
can find out who has been touching every surface in your house! We all have a unique set
of fingerprints that will always stay the same. These activities will help you learn the art and
science of fingerprinting while you have a little fun with something that is special and unique
about you!
OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to:
• explain the art and science of fingerprinting.
• describe how fingerprints are unique to each person.
• physically take someone’s fingerprints.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Every human being has a set of fingerprints that are completely unique to them. Even identical twins have their own fingerprints. Because every set of fingerprints is unique, physical fingerprint evidence can be used to positively identify an individual. The formal name for fingerprint science is dactyloscopy.
Grades 6 – 8
What are you looking for?
Organization
Website URL
Type of Resource
Tutorial