STEM Hands-on ,

Investigator Pt.2

Welcome to a session on becoming an Investigator! In this STEM workshop, participants will step into the shoes of a detective, discovering the fascinating process of collecting and analyzing fingerprints. They'll learn about the unique patterns found in fingerprints and how detectives use these patterns to solve crimes. Through hands-on activities, kids will practice dusting for fingerprints, lifting them from various surfaces, and analyzing the prints to identify unique characteristics.

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· October 7, 2024

Workshop Keywords

Dusting for prints

Investigation

Fingerprint

Lifting fingerprints

Workshop Objectives

Understand the concept and process of investigation and the role of a detective.
Explore the biological reasons behind why fingerprints form and how they remain unchanged throughout life.
Practice the methods detectives use to dust for and lift fingerprints from various surfaces.
Discuss how fingerprints have been used in history to solve crimes and their importance in modern forensic science.
Learn how to ask, brainstorm, design, build, and test the process of revealing hidden fingerprints and footprints.

Course Content

Investigator Pt.2 Presentation

Investigator Pt.2 Practical Guide