CSI Techniques - Practice Activities

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Explore three methods used to identify, collect & analyze evidence and how scientific principles & simple formulas help to solve crimes with these mini activities which are ideal for grades 6-8.

After completing these experiments, students will understand:

• Patterns found in fingerprints are unique to individuals and perspiration leaves invisible fingerprints
• Liquids have distinct splashes that vary depending on the force and distance acting on the drop
• A humans height can be determined by the relationship of the measurement of the femur bone

Additional resources required:

• 1 artist’s paintbrush
• 1 piece of charcoal
• Packing tape
• White paper 
• 2 balloons
• Water 
• Metric tape measure