Be a Forensic Scientist!

In this classic case of “who dun it”, students will explore the world of forensic science! This unique camp sends participants on a top-secret mission with thought-provoking, hands-on scientific activities as they work as a group to solve an unsolved mystery case! Participants will become detectives as they examine various clues left at the crime scene. They will examine and compare clothing fibers, hair samples, fingerprints, footprints, and handwriting samples as they discover how to find overlooked details at the scene with their newly acquired observational skills! The group will learn about blood and ink evidence, as well as how DNA profiling plays an important role in solving crimes. Once our detectives have gathered the scientific evidence, they will be able to solve this unsolved case!

Subject areas covered: Science, Engineering, Art, Math, History, Writing