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Forensics
Forensics
For the rest of this term we are looking at Forensic Science.
Forensics are really popular because of all the TV programmes about forensics, e,g, CSI, NCIS, Sherlock Holmes, Enola Holmes, there’s heaps more.
- What is Forensics?
Research and complete the first question on the Doc - Forensic Science (which has been shared with you).
Different types of Forensic Scientist
Different types of Forensic Scientist
Because there are so many different problems that a forensic scientist has to solve, no one person can be an expert in everything. So they now specialise in different areas of Forensics
Complete the 2nd table in the document.
What type of Forensic Scientist would you choose?
What type of Forensic Scientist would you choose?
Complete the last question in the document.
2. Fingerprints
2. Fingerprints
There are over 40 different ways to detect fingerprints! That must mean they are pretty important right?
Watch the video to see why fingerprints are imprtant in Forensic Science and some of the techniques that are used..
How to lift a fingerprint
How to lift a fingerprint
Watch the video. This is a classic way of lifting a fingerprint. We will do something similar so watch carefully.
When you have completed all 10 fingerprints, look at the images below and work out if each one is an: arch, whorl or loop. Write the answer in the box below each print.
Loop
Loop
Whorl
Whorl
Arch
Arch
You can also watch this video which has a nice explanation of the different types from 59 seconds in.
You can also watch this video which has a nice explanation of the different types from 59 seconds in.
I've finished. What can I do now?
I've finished. What can I do now?
Answer the following questions. Write the answers on the back of your fingerprint card.
Do identical twins have identical fingerprints?
Do your fingerprints change as you get older?
What age do you get fingerprints?
Who was the first person put in jail (convicted), based on fingerprint evidence?
Three interesting facts abot fingerprints.
3. Footprints
3. Footprints
Why footprints?
Why footprints?
On a print out of the activity Watch Your Step, match the shoe to the print.
Read the text.
How can shoeprints be used to identify a criminal?
Check out some of the reasons here
Taking a cast
Taking a cast
Here a video on how to take a cast of a footprint. I think the guy should have used way more plaster to get a good thick print. I did look at doing this is class but unfortunately Plaster of Paris isn't cheap.
Watch your Step 2
Watch your Step 2
Use a piece of tape to remove dirt/grass/stuff stuck to your shoe and place the tape in the correct box.
How can a Forensic Scientist use what is on the tape to assist a crime scene?
Follow the instructions for Evidence Of Wear
Create a Shoe Print and tape/staple it to the Watch Your Step sheet.
4. Look at Me
4. Look at Me
Apologies if you have me on Friday this week. I'm on leave today. See below for what you need to do today.
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