Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Forensic Science: Fingerprint Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
Why are fingerprints unique to each individual? This comprehensive interactive tutorial explains how fingerprints are classified and stored in AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System). Also explore how fingerprints are...
Article
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biotechnology and Forensic Science

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Read this complete, illustrated article which gives a detailed look at the role genetics plays in forensic science.
Handout
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Dna Forensics

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise explanation of the use of DNA technologies in forensic identification from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Additional valuable resources are provided.
Activity
Museum of Science

Museum of Science and Industry: Online Science: Identify Your Fingerprints

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Become a forensic investigator, and follow these simple step-by-step instructions to take, examine, and identify your fingerprints.
Interactive
Rice University

Rice University: Web Adventures: Csi: The Experience

For Students 9th - 10th
Based on the CSI television show, this series of four role-playing games helps students learn the scientific method and try their hand at solving crimes. Discover if you have what it takes to be a forensic scientist.
Lesson Plan
Michigan Reach Out

Fingerprinting: A Lesson on Classification

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Who done it? Basic lesson plan to classify fingerprints. Students can classify their own and classmates fingerprints by taking prints and comparing them to the handout provided.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Alphonse Bertillon

For Students 9th - 10th
On-line encyclopedia provides information pertaining to Alphonse Bertillon's life work and accomplishments, particularly in the area of forensic science.
Activity
Cyberbee

Cyberbee: Who Dunnit?

For Students 3rd - 8th
If you are a crime scene investigation (CSI) fan, then you will love this site! You get to be the detective by examining the evidence, viewing the crime scene, dusting for fingerprints, interviewing the suspects, and solving the crime.