Police procedurals and crime scene investigation shows are currently very popular on television. Viewers see the characters on these shows dusting for fingerprints, examining possible evidence, and solving crimes based on the tests and findings. Forensic Science Experiments is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the types of scientific inquiry that might be conducted in the course of an investigation. From developing fingerprints to analyzing soil, hair, and powder, the experiments in this new volume will allow students to take the lead in the investigations. With easy-to-follow instructions, these experiments can be completed in school or at home, and will encourage young scientists to examine the world around them in closer detail.Experiments include:Studying and Comparing FingerprintsDeveloping FingerprintsTesting Textile SamplesUsing Chromatography to Identify PigmentsSoil AnalysisHair AnalysisPowder AnalysisSynthetic Urine AnalysisIdentifying Other Types of PrintsDNA Extraction TechniqueSolving an Ancient CaseHandwriting AnalysisBuilding Your Own Lie DetectorAnd more. Excerpted from Forensic Science Experiments by Aviva Ebner All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
