Forensics

Forensics

1. What is the definition of forensic science?

investigation Relating to courts of law.

2. Name 5 different kinds of activities used in forensic sciences and find a picture for each.

Finger prints

Footprints

D.N.A

ballistics

3. Name 5 jobs that would use forensics to investigate crime

1. Investigator
2. FBI
3. Medical Examiner.
4. Crime Laboratory Analyst.
5.  Crime Scene Investigator

Finger prints

Aim: To look at the different types of fingerprints.

Material: 

1.   Magnifying glass
2.   Ink pad
3.   Balloon
4.   Ink
5.   Finger
6.   powder
7.   Air

Steps

1. Find a balloon around your house
2. then get a ink pad 
3. and then place your finger and thumb in the ink 
4. place the finger and thumb on the balloon
5. then take it off let it dry 
6. then blow it up
7. and when it is blown up use a magnifying class to see what fingerprint you are.   

Record the types of fingerprints from those in your group.

Name	Fingerprint 1 ( Thumb)	Fingerprint 2 (finger)
Talia	Whorl	Loop

Summary of findings:

My finger is different to my thumb

Hidden fingerprints:

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

1. Lifting and Gathering fingerprints.

Equipment:

1.   white or coco powder
2.   plastic paper folder
3.   finger 
4.   brush
5.   table
6.   tape

Method; 

1.  i got some coco powder and a plastic paper holder.
2.   and then i placed my finger on the holder 
3.   then put coco powder on it with a brush
4. and then use tape on the finger print to pick it up
5.  then look at it with a magnifying glass