WhoDunnit? Fingerprints and Forensics
Students will learn the types of fingerprints that exist, participate in a lab to determine their own fingerprint patterns, and then use that knowledge to solve a mystery.
Mark Trice, NBCT, M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(53)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this introductory class, students will investigate a common practice in forensics: fingerprinting. Through guided lecture, students will first learn the three different types of fingerprint patters: loops, whirls, and arches. Students will then engage in a guided activity to determine what fingerprinting patterns they have on their hands, which will be shared out in groups. All our learning will culminate in the entire class working together to solve a mystery that relies on forensic fingerprint evidence. Throughout this experience, scientific inquiry and active learning is encouraged; science is about doing, not memorizing!
Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify the three types of fingerprints.
Students will be able to obtain and identify their own fingerprints.
Students will be able to successfully solve a forensic mystery using their knowledge of fingerprints.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be rubbing their fingers on the pencil graphite, so their fingers will be messy afterwards. They should have a wet paper towel or baby wipe to clean up after our activity.
Supply List
Blank white paper Pencil Scotch tape Wet paper towel/baby wipe Magnifying lens (encouraged, not required) Handouts (provided)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2020
4.7
53reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Mark Trice, and I've been an educator now for 14 years, teaching both middle school, high school, and college. I currently teach AP Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, and in the past have taught Earth Science, Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics. As a National Board Certified Teacher, I know the importance of making connections with students and helping students bridge their comprehension of content to real-life application. With my masters in STEM education, I am enthusiastic about bringing STEM to the forefront of learning and integrating all disciplines to understand the world around us. Ultimately, science is about observations, and my grounding question has always been, what is your hypothesis? Why do you think this event is happening, and what data can we collect to explain it?! Science is all around us, and my passion has always been to help my students understand WHY something happens!
Aside from my love of teaching, I'm a full time new dad of a 15 month old little boy who learned to walk and hasn't slowed down yet! Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 154 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-18 learners per class
