Finger Prints!

Forensic Science

Definition:

Forensic science is the application of science to criminal and civil laws, mainly—on the criminal side—during criminal investigation, as governed by the legal standards of admissible evidence and criminal procedure.

5 Forensic Science topics;

1. FingerPrints 
2. D.N.A
3. White powder 
4. Ballistics 
5. Files 

    

Fingerprints

Fingerprint characteristics

Aim: To look at the different types of fingerprints.

Materials: 

1.   Balloon 
2.   Finger 
3.   Ink 

Steps

1.   Put your Thumb into the ink. 
2.   Press your thumb onto the balloon. 
3.   Blow up the balloon.
4.    Find out which type of fingerprint you have. 
5.   Do the same thing again with your index finger.

Insert two pictures here of your fingerprints

Ink prints

Thumbprint	Index fingerprint

Record the types of fingerprints from those in your group.

Name	Fingerprint 1 (Thumb)	Fingerprint 2 (index finger)
Lucy	Loop	Loop
Belle	Arch	Arch