CSI Forensic Science

Crime scene investigation in your science class!

This forensic science workshop is designed to intrigue budding super sleuths who enjoy their science mixed with a bit of drama. Highly engaging, even for teachers! Your primary students work in groups finding clues via:

• Fingerprinting and blood typing
• Facial reconstruction through computer and real models
• Hair and fibre analysis
• Fluorescence of oils, plant identification and DNA comparisons
• Latent image detection, chromatography and shoe impression casting
• Evidence collection and more...

Time is also spent discussing why crime scenes are isolated from the public, why certain evidence is more valuable than others and why a clear chain of evidence is needed from the crime scene to the eventual court case.
 

Australian Curriculum and NSW K to 10 Syllabus Links

Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows

Australian ACARA Content Outcomes:

 

• Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships (ACSHE050).
   
• Safely use appropriate materials, tools or equipment to make and record observations, using formal measurements and digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS066).
   
• Use a range of methods including tables and simple column graphs to represent data and to identify patterns and trends (ACSIS068).
   
• Scientific knowledge is used to inform personal and community decisions (ACSHE217).
   

 

NSW Science Syllabus Content

A student:

 

• selects and uses a range of equipment, computer-based technology, materials and other resources with developing skill to enhance investigation and design tasks (UTS2.9).
   
• conducts investigations by observing, questioning, predicting, testing, collecting, recording and analysing data, and drawing conclusions (INVS2.7).
   
• conducts their own investigations and makes judgements based on the results of observing, questioning, planning, predicting, testing, collecting, recording and analysing data, and drawing conclusions (INVS3.7).
   
• evaluates, selects and uses a range of equipment, computer-based technology, materials and other resources to meet the requirements and constraints of investigation and design tasks (UTS3.9).
  
  NSW K - 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions

Blood testing	Which fake blood clumps the same? Blood types matter...
Footprint comparison	Which suspect was outside the scene of the crime?
Dental casts	Can you match the evidence to the right suspect?
DNA	Who left a trace behind?
Latent imagery	Oblique lighting can pick up traces of evidence...
Soil pH testing	Soils ain't soils!
Digital microscopy	Hair & fibre analysis
Crime scene simulation	Discussion of how the chain of evidence makes it to court
Fingerprinting	Fingerprints can be a calling card...
Oil fluorescence	Different chemicals can glow differently under UV light...a clue perhaps!

• Appropriate for Years 3 to 6 with a maximum of 30 students
• Access to at least 2 electrical power sockets with a wide floor space
• 10 tables around the edge of the room 
• Chairs are not required
• Duration 60 or 90 minutes, set up time 45 minutes and pack up time 30 minutes

For us to provide the best possible learning experience, the materials used during the presentation may be varied to suit the conditions and the audience. Please chat with our presenter if there is a particular focus that you'd like us to cover.

• $360 inc. GST for a 60 minute workshop
• $450 inc. GST for a 90 minute workshop
• Minimum school science visit cost is $450 inc. GST per day
• In a regional area? Find out how we can attend your school as part of a country science tour!

Call 1300 856 828, or use this form to inquire or make a booking for your primary school.

We don't charge per student as we know that this causes an additional administrative load on your school office. Most schools tend to fill the science workshops & shows based on our recommended maximum number of students. If you have any questions please contact us.
 

Extension Ideas!

 

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  1-hour Professional Development in the afternoon or join the Full Day STEM Accelerator!
  For schools outside of metropolitan areas please contact us to discuss how this science workshop can visit your school as part of a regional visit.
  
  
   
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  Often students attend our science workshops and shows with questions that stem beyond the covered topic area. Ask a scientist aims to give students a chance to get their questions answered! Run as a 30-minute session at a cost of $70 inc. GST.
  
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• Learn about fingerprinting & more
   
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Classroom plastic forceps 

 

• Use to make your CSI scenarios
   
• Inexpensive teaching resource
  
  

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• Use for discussing blood analysis
   
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• Ok, it's not a resource but we like it!
   
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Over 100+ Free Online Science Experiments!

• Fun science experiments that you can do at class or home! 
• Use for science projects or lesson plans.
• Step by step instructions make each science experiment fun, safe, cheap and easy to make.
• There are also links to good science websites, so teachers, parents and students can use this section as an online science resource. 
• Of course, the science experiments are highly engaging for all kids! 

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• Science Trivia
• Kitchen Chemistry
• Force & Movement
• Electricity Experiments
• Coloured Shadows
• Mathematics
• Human Body
• Water, Balloon & Candle
• Air Takes Up Space
• Glowing Messages
• Lovely Light Beam