Fingerprints

Forensic Science

Definition:relating to or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime.

5 Forensic Science topics;

1.  DNA
2.  Fingerprints
3.  Clothes
4. Footprints
5. Ballistic

    

Finger prints

Fingerprint characteristics

Aim: To look at the different types of fingerprints.

Materials: 

1.   Ink pad
2.   finger
3.  Balloon

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Insert two pictures here of your fingerprints

Ink prints

Thumb print	Index finger print

Record the types of fingerprints from those in your group.

Name	Fingerprint 1 (Thumb)	Fingerprint 2 (index finger)

Questions:

Do people always have the same type of fingerprint on their thumb and index finger?
What was the most common type of fingerprint in your group?

Dusting fingerprints:

Lifting fingerprints

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

1. Lifting and Gathering fingerprints.

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Results:

Lifted fingerprints

Thumb print	Index finger print

Conclusion Questions:

What could you do to improve your results next time?

Why do you think fingerprints are useful to crime scene investigators?