In Thomas’ winning project “Forensic Science: Real-Life
Experiences,” students will run a series of experiments that
will utilize biotechnology techniques in a real-world scenario.
To draw students in and create a real-world experience, a
hypothetical situation in which a crime has been committed in
the school will be staged. Students will be asked to complete a
series of experiments to determine who committed the crime. As
part of the crime-solving process, students will analyze blood-
stain patterns and perform fingerprint comparisons. The project
will engage Windsor High students who are constantly exposed to
real-life crimes and crime dramas on television. The project
will allow them to understand the amount of work that goes into
solving a crime and why the results can often be inconclusive.
It will also allow them to directly connect science to their
daily lives and gain a better understanding of the importance of
studying science. The project will incorporate biology, physics,
chemistry, technology, art