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In this activity (on page 2) about fingerprint analysis, learners use graphite from a pencil and scotch tape to capture their fingerprints. Learners stick the tape to paper and analyze their fingerprints with magnifying glasses. This resource includes a couple of types of prints for comparison, both between fingers, and to other people's fingers. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 4 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Pencil
- Clear Tape
- White Paper
- Magnifying Glass
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
- Technology
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- Muscles and Skin
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Human Body
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The Nature of Science
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Science and Society
- Risks and Benefits
- Ethics
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Science and Society
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The Nature of Technology
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Technology and Society
- Impacts of Technology
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Technology and Society
Informal Categories
- Crime Science
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, OMSI, 2004
Funding Source:
- National Science Foundation, ESI-0206403