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Latent Prints
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In this activity, learners examine fingerprints. Learners leave a hidden print on a surface and then make their own print detecting powder from graphite (found in pencils).
Fingerprint Identification
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In this crime science activity (on page 2 of the PDF), learners will explore the uniqueness of fingerprints. The will learn components of fingerprints as well as why fingerprints are left behind.
Setting the Scene
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In this activity (on page 2), pairs of learners create an imaginary crime scene. One person leaves the room while the other person moves a few things around.
DNA Detective
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This activity is about collecting and analyzing DNA as part of a criminal investigation.
Forensic Science: Hair Sample Investigation
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Forensics) is a full inquiry investigation into how hairs from a crime scene are matched to suspects.
Bones
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In this health activity (page 5 of the PDF), learners will explore a unique connection betweeen the bones of the body.
¡Huellas Digitales!
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En esta actividad, los aprendices leen sobre como Mateo y Cientina conducen una investigación forense para descubrir quien llevó unos dulces.
Lost Labels
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In this experiment, learners will conduct chemical and physical tests to identify mystery substances.
Fingerprints
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In this activity, learners examine their fingerprints and learn that they can be categorized by shape, but each fingerprint is unique.
Busted by Biology
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In this two-part activity, learners will extract their own DNA from their cheek cells and learn how DNA is analyzed and used to solve crimes.
Medical Mystery
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This activity (on pages 15-23) combines interactive role-playing and graphing to introduce learners to the health affects of pollen.
Fingerprint Identification
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In this activity (on page 2) about fingerprint analysis, learners use graphite from a pencil and scotch tape to capture their fingerprints.
Yabba-Dabba You
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In this activity, learners explore genes and traits. Learners investigate their fingerprints and learn how to categorize them.
Print Hints
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In this physical sciences activity, learners explore how forensic investigators collect prints from a crime scene. Learners make hand impressions in damp sand and analyze the patterns they observe.
Writing for Night Vision
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In this activity (page 1 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Forensics), learners will use a home video camera with a “night vision” mode to test how various inks appear outside the spectrum of visibl
Identify Your Fingerprints
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Learners roll their fingerpads in ink pads, and then press their fingerprints onto balloons. Learners inflate the balloons to produce enlarged versions of their fingerprints.
Mystery Marauders
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In this outdoor, mystery-solving activity, learners work like detectives, gathering evidence to identify the culprits that are attacking plants.
Eyewitness Game
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In this demonstration (9th on the page), learners explore eyewitness memory and how memories differ amongst individuals. While the rest of the group is minding their own business (i.e.
Exploring Structures: DNA
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In this activity, learners create a necklace of wheat germ DNA. Learners add alcohol to wheat germ so that the DNA clumps together.
Periscope
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In this optics activity, learners build a spy tool to secretly view things over walls or around corners.