Forensics - Fingerprints

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.

• D.N.A
• Fingerprint 
• Footprint
• 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 

• Police
• F.B.I
• medical examiner 
• investigators
• laboratory analyst

Finger prints

Aim: To look at the different types of fingerprints.

Material: 

1.   Balloon
2.   Magnifying glasses 
3.   Ink pad
4.   Finger 

Steps

1. Get a balloon  
2. Ink your finger/thumb  
3.   Put your thumb on the balloon
4.    wait for balloon to dry
5.   then blow up the balloon 
6.   see if your a Loop, Whorl or Arch  

Record the types of fingerprints from those in your group.

Name	Fingerprint 1 ( Thumb)	Fingerprint 2 (finger)
Hope	Loop	Loop
Addyson	Whorl	Loop
Shontelle	Loop	Loop

Summary of findings: My friend Addyson had a whorl on her thumb but Shontelle and I had a Loop. We all had a Loop when we tried our finger.

Hidden fingerprints:

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

1. Lifting and Gathering fingerprints.

Equipment:

1.  Table
2.  Baby powder/Coco powder
3.  brush
4.  tape
5.  plastic
6.  finger

Method; 

1. Got baby powder
2.  Got piece of plastic
3.  made finger prints
4.  put baby powder on piece of plastic
5.  brushed some of it off
6.  took of the finger prints with sellotape