Catalyst: Read p.139 (Forensic FAQ) & summarize in 1 sentence. Forensics – 2012-2013

Intuitive Investigators Forensics – 2012-2013

Fingerprint Analysis – Ch. 6 Monday HW: Read pp.134-138 in text

Chapter 6 Fingerprints By the end of this chapter you will be able to: discuss the history of fingerprinting describe the characteristics of fingerprints and fingerprinting minutiae explain when and how fingerprints are formed describe what causes fingerprints to be left on objects identify the basic types of fingerprints describe how criminals attempt to alter their fingerprints All Rights Reserved South-Western / Cengage Learning © 2009 Forensic Science: Fundamentals & Investigations, Chapter 6

Fingerprint Analysis – Ch. 6 Thumbprint Inquiry Lab (in notebook) Objective: Create a giant fingerprint to study various ridge patterns.

Fingerprint Analysis – Ch. 6 Thumbprint Inquiry Lab (in notebook) Materials: 1 balloon, fingerprinting inkpad, hand soap, and paper towels

Fingerprint Analysis – Ch. 6 Thumbprint Inquiry Lab (each person in group) Name of Person: Date: Drawing of fingerprint goes here Observation 1: Observation 2: Observation 3: Inference 1: Inference 2: Inference 3:

Fingerprint Analysis – Ch. 6 Thumbprint Inquiry Lab Analysis (after observation tables) 1. What were some similarities in your group? 2. What were some differences in your group? 3. What are some problems you can foresee when using fingerprints to identify people? 4. What are some questions you have that you want answered by the end of this unit?

Fingerprint Analysis – Ch. 6 Monday HW: Read pp.134-138 in text & finish analysis for thumbprint lab