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 via 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 scene are isolated from the public, why certain evidence is more valuable than others and why a clear chain of evidence is needed from 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:

Students question and predict by using curiosity, prior knowledge, experiences and scientific information with guidance, identifying questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically (ACSIS053, ACSIS064) predicting what might happen based on prior knowledge in an investigation (ACSIS053, ACSIS064).

Students plan investigations by:

• working collaboratively and individually, to suggest ways to plan and conduct investigations to find answers to questions (ACSIS054, ACSIS065) 
• suggesting appropriate materials, tools and equipment they could use in conducting their investigations and recording their findings, identifying appropriate safety rules.

NSW Science Syllabus Content

A student:

 

• investigates their questions and predictions by analysing collected data, suggesting explanations for their findings, and communicating and reflecting on the processes undertaken (ST2-4WS)
   
• recognises the importance and relevance of science and technology in their lives now and for their future (ST3-3VA)
  
  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 90 minutes.
• Set up time 45 minutes and pack up time 30 minutes

• $350 inc. GST for a 60 minute workshop
• $440 inc. GST for a 90 minute workshop.
• Minimum school science visit cost is $440 inc. GST per day

Call 1300 856 828, or use this form to enquire or make a booking for your primary school.
Free 30 minute teacher PD video conference with 2 or more booked science shows.

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.

For schools outside of metropolitan areas please contact us to discuss how this science workshop can visit your school as part of a regional science visit.

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