Forensic Investigation: Fingerprints (and Footprints!)
by Katrina Darg
Students will learn how fingerprints are used to solve crimes. Students will then take their own prints, examine patterns within their prints, and compare/contrast the percentages for each type of print pattern within the class grouping with the accepted percentages for each pattern.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gvzK6oG5NQcKlGCGWzMJ8GXvnA2KW84h/edit?u…Related Content
Grades:
8th Grade
Students will review heredity and genetics using this lesson plan. Students will have an opportunity to explore generations, genetic variations, pedigrees and fitness using this lesson plan and PhET
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
This STEM lesson focuses on science and math. It was written for 6th through 8th grade, but it can be adjusted to fit other grades. It was made for a whole group start, then move into groups of 3-4
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
This lesson is designed to encourage students to explore their interests and pursue their passions while diving into the world of STEM. This lesson takes place in a classroom for one semester. 1 hour