Forensics (Grades 9-12)

To solve a case, detectives and forensic scientists work together to identify relevant data, analyze evidence, and draw sound conclusions. Become a forensic scientist for the week and put your skills to the test to solve a mock case. We’ll make detailed observations to sketch a mock crime scene and review our persons of interest. We'll then use biology, chemistry, and physics to analyze evidence such as fingerprints, hair, blood, and DNA and perform a mock autopsy. By the end of the week, it will be up to your team to close the case by determining the cause, mechanism, and manner of death.