Forensic Science

Forensic Science

1. Write a the definition of forensic science in your own words?

https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/forensic
Techniques For Finding Criminals And Because Of There D.N.A

2. What are 5 different things that forensic scientists do?
    Look at the "What you will do" section on the careersnz website.

1. Visit Crime Scenes For Evidence! 

2. Draw Sketches For Crimes!

3. Identify Drugs On People!

4. Write Reports And Results!

5. Get Evidence For Court!

Finger prints

Aim: To look at the different types of fingerprints.

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Record the types of fingerprints from those in your group.

Name	Fingerprint 1 (Thumb)	Fingerprint 2 (index finger)
Levi		On Balloon, Arch, Powder, Whorl
Jayden		On Balloon, Whorl Powder, Loop
Vin		On Balloon, Whorl, Powder, ??

Questions:

Do people always have the same type of fingerprint on their thumb and index finger?


What was the most common type of fingerprint in your group?

Hidden fingerprints:

Aim: To learn how to lift hidden fingerprints from an object.

1. Lifting and Gathering fingerprints.

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Results:

Insert a photo of your lifted fingerprints here:

Conclusion Questions:

Did you manage to lift clear fingerprints?

What could you do to improve your results next time?

Why do you think fingerprints are useful to crime scene investigators?