SCIENCE CLUB REPORT In our last session students investigated the role of a forensic scientist and we discussed the many ways crimes are solved using science, including the examination of fingerprints. Almost every time you touch something, you leave a fingerprint. Our hands are covered with sweat pores. Sweat is often mixed with other body oils and dirt and when you touch something with your fingers, the oils and dirt on your skin stick to the surface of the object leaving an imprint of your fingertips. Prints that you can see with the naked eye are called visible prints. Students were given cups which had the culprit’s prints (mine!) all over them and they firstly had to locate the print with some “special” dusting powder and then identify the type of fingerprint. They also examined their own prints using magnifying glasses and paint. Science Club meets every second Wednesday for students in 3-6. Mrs Richardson
SCIENCE CLUB REPORT In our last session students investigated the role of a forensic scientist and we discussed the many ways crimes are solved using science, including the examination of fingerprints. Almost every time you touch something, you leave a fingerprint. Our hands are covered with sweat pores. Sweat is often mixed with other body oils and dirt and when you touch something with your fingers, the oils and dirt on your skin stick to the surface of the object leaving an imprint of your fingertips. Prints that you can see with the naked eye are called visible prints. Students were given cups which had the culprit’s prints (mine!) all over them and they firstly had to locate the print with some “special” dusting powder and then identify the type of fingerprint. They also examined their own prints using magnifying glasses and paint. Science Club meets every second Wednesday for students in 3-6. Mrs Richardson
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