Handwriting Analysis

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In this forensics activity, students will explore the methods that investigators use to confirm the authenticity of handwriting. Participants will use bottom-of-letter and slant analysis to look at their own and their partner's handwriting, and then use these methods to analyze a note left at the scene of the crime.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 14
Resource Types:
Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Poster Board Example of Both Types of Analysis
  • Pens or Pencils
  • Paper
  • Tracing Paper
  • Rulers

Keywords

Subjects

  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process
      • Conducting Investigations
      • Gathering Data
      • Formulating Explanations

Informal Categories

  • Crime Science

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves teamwork and communication skills
  • Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Rights:

  • All rights reserved, COSI Columbus, 2009