Forensics

Forensics

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1. What is the definition of forensic science?

Relating to or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of

crime.

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

-Fingerprints

-D.N.A

-Footprints

-Ballistics

-White powder test

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

-Investigator

-Chemist

-Science technician

-Photographer

-Documents examiner

Finger prints

Aim: To look at the different types of fingerprints.

Material: 

1.   Ink pad
2.   Wipe
3.   Balloon  

Steps

1.   Get a ink pad.
2.   Get a balloon.
3.   Put your finger print on the ink pad.
4.   Put it on the balloon. 
5.   Blow up the balloon.
6.   Wipe the ink off your hand.

Record the types of fingerprints from those in your group.

Name	Fingerprint 1 ( Thumb)	Fingerprint 2 (finger)
Makaea	loop	loop
Tukotahi	loop	loop
Jackson	whorl	whorl

Summary of findings:

Tukotahi and I both had loops. While Jackson had whorls.

Hidden fingerprints:

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

1. Lifting and Gathering fingerprints.

Equipment:

1.   fine Powder
2.   Brush
3.   Tape
4.   Magnifying glass
5.   Card

Method; 

1. Put finger prints on a surface.
2. Then with fine powder and a brush go over the surface.
3. After uncovering the finger prints with fine powder then put tape on one.  
4. Then pull the tape off the surface with the finger prints.