Forensics

Forensics

http://sciencing.com/list-forensics-techniques-6392795.html

1. What is the definition of forensic science?

the application of scientific methods and techniques to matters under investigation by a court of law

https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/forensic

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 

https://www.aafs.org/students/choosing-a-career/types-of-forensic-scientists-disciplines-of-aafs/

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.

Material: 

1. balloon  
2. magnifying glass  
3.  ink pad    
4. finger  

Steps

1. the teacher gave us a balloon 
2.   get ink on your finger
3. put your thumb on the balloon  
4.    wait for the balloon to dry
5.   then blow up the balloon
6.   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:

1.   table
2.   plastic sheet
3.   baby powder coco powder
4.   brush
5.   finger
6.  tape

Method; 

1. we got the baby powder
2.  put our finger print on the sheet 
3.   put some of the baby powder on the sheet
4.  brushed the baby powder around so we could see the finger prints
5.  put a piece of tape on a finger print and took a photo