Research Catalog

Title

Forensic science experiments [electronic resource] / Pamela Walker, Elaine Wood.

Author

Walker, Pam, 1958-

Publication

New York, NY : Facts On File, c2010.

Details

Additional Authors

Wood, Elaine, 1950-

Description

1 online resource (xviii, 150 p.) : ill. (chiefly col.)

Summary

Presents new, tested experiments related to the intriguing field of forensic science. Forensic science is an applied science that uses scientific principles to meet specific goals. Students will be required to collect evidence, perform research, develop hypotheses, think analytically, conduct interviews, analyze data, employ deductive reasoning, draw conclusions, and finally share their results with others. The experiments are designed to promote interest in science in and out of the classroom, and to improve critical-thinking skills.

Series Statement

Facts on File science experiments

Uniform Title

Forensic science experiments (Online)

Alternative Title

Forensic science experiments (Online)

Subject

• Forensic sciences > Experiments
• Science > Experiments
• Forensic sciences > Study and teaching (Middle school) > Activity programs
• Forensic sciences > Study and teaching (Secondary) > Activity programs
• Crime scene searches > Study and teaching > Activity programs
• Criminal investigation > Study and teaching (Middle school) > Activity programs
• Criminal investigation > Study and teaching (Secondary) > Activity programs
• Science > Study and teaching (Middle school) > Activity programs
• Science > Study and teaching (Secondary) > Activity programs

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Access (note)

• Access restricted to authorized users.

Contents

Banana autopsy -- Characterization of types of carbohydrates -- Techniques in making shoe impressions -- Dating with radioactive isotopes -- Mitochondrial DNA -- Gel electrophoresis in DNA fingerprinting -- Probative value of class evidence -- Blood splatter inquiry -- Specific gravity of body fluids -- Soil identification -- Density of glass -- Emission spectra can identify elements -- Comparing latent fingerprint techniques -- Best solvents for chromatography -- Using deductive reasoning to solve crimes -- Comparison of two presumptive tests for blood -- Lead poisoning from dishware -- Glitter as trace evidence -- Rate of cooling -- Cross section of textile fibers.

LCCN

2008039900

OCLC

ssj0000337803

Author

Walker, Pam, 1958-

Title

Forensic science experiments [electronic resource] / Pamela Walker, Elaine Wood.

Imprint

New York, NY : Facts On File, c2010.

Series

Facts on File science experiments

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Access

Access restricted to authorized users.

Connect to:

Available from home with a valid library card

Available onsite at NYPL

Added Author

Wood, Elaine, 1950-