Forensic Frenzy
Activity Type: Workshop
Duration: 75 minutes
Times: 09:40 AM 11:30 AM 01:00 PM
Capacity: 30 students
Forensic Frenzy is a hands-on workshop in which students assume the role of forensic scientists to solve a crime. During the workshop students will use forensic techniques to examine evidence including: chromatography of inks; identification of blood stains, fabric, soil and hair fibres; comparison of suspects’ DNA profiles with those taken from the scene; facial identification and reconstruction and dental records; ballistics, footprints and fingerprints; comparison of handwriting samples, oil stains, typefaces and stamp marks; treating samples to detect the presence of hidden evidence.
Access Information
The Ultimo Community Centre is located at 40 William Henry St, Ultimo, diagonally opposite the Powerhouse Museum.
