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1. What is the definition of forensic science?
the application of scientific methods and techniques to matters under investigation by a court of law
2. Name 5 different kinds of activities used in forensic sciences and find a picture for each.
foot prints
fingerprints
D.N.A
ballistics
white powder test
3. Name 5 jobs that would use forensics to investigate crime
FBI
police
medical examiner
investigators
laboratory analyst
Finger prints
Aim: To look at the different types of fingerprints.
Aim: To look at the different types of fingerprints.
Material:
- balloon
- magnifying glass
- ink pad
- finger
Steps
- the teacher gave us a balloon
- get ink on your finger
- put your thumb on the balloon
- wait for the balloon to dry
- then blow up the balloon
- then you can see if you are a arch, loop or whorl
Record the types of fingerprints from those in your group.
Name
|
Fingerprint 1 ( Thumb)
|
Fingerprint 2 (finger)
|
| Addyson | whorl | loop |
| Hope | loop | loop |
| Shontelle | loop | loop |
Summary of findings: I fund that my thumb was a whorl and my finger was a loop
Hidden fingerprints:
Aim: To learn how to lift hidden fingerprints from an object.
1. Lifting and Gathering fingerprints.
Equipment:
- table
- plastic sheet
- baby powder coco powder
- brush
- finger
- tape
Method;
- we got the baby powder
- put our finger print on the sheet
- put some of the baby powder on the sheet
- brushed the baby powder around so we could see the finger prints
- put a piece of tape on a finger print and took a photo
