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College For Kids- Forensic Science Course

Resource Type

Program

Description

Can you tell the innocent from the guilty? You can with forensic science. Conduct experiments and simulations to learn the scientific principles used by real investigators to solve mysteries. Think critically and use deductive reasoning. Use microscopes to analyze hair and fiber samples and run chemical tests. Construct color-coded DNA models to compare physical traits of potential suspects. Examine your own fingerprints and develop fingerprint formulas used by the FBI. Use chromatography to detect forgeries and learn how physical evidence is collected from a crime scene. Solve ?child friendly?, but intriguing mysteries!

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

School Age (6-12)

Web Address

http://wwwnew.towson.edu/collegeforkids

Languages

English

Eligibility Requirements

This camp is held July 26 - 30, 2004 and is for those entering 4th and 5th grades.

Costs

Course Tuition One Child $225

Organizations

Towson University

Contact Information

Towson University, College for Kids
PO Box 3138/ 8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
http://wwwnew.towson.edu/collegeforkids
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