Identify Your Fingerprints

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Learners roll their fingerpads in ink pads, and then press their fingerprints onto balloons. Learners inflate the balloons to produce enlarged versions of their fingerprints. Learners examine their fingerprints to see if they have loop, whorl, or arch patterns.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per student
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 14
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • Non-toxic ink pad
  • Light-colored balloon (you also can use paper)
  • Magnifying glass (optional)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
    • Human Body
      • Muscles and Skin
  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process
      • Conducting Investigations

Informal Categories

  • Crime Science
  • Science Festivals Activity

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

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