Forensic Science: Dissect a flower and explore fingerprints

Forensic Science: Dissect a flower and explore fingerprints

Let's get hands-on with forensic science by dissecting a flower and uncovering the uniqueness of fingerprints!

By Rockville Science Center

Date and time

May 16 · 5pm - May 23 · 6:30pm EDT

Location

Rockville Science Center

36C Maryland Avenue Rockville, MD 20850

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 days 1 hour

Forensic science: Dissect a flower and explore fingerprints uniqueness

May 16 and 23

Time: 5 - 6:30 pm

Age: 7 - 12

Week 1: Students will explore different types of flowers and dissect one to identify the different parts. Then they will investigate how water and nutrients ascend to the top of the plants by feeding their flowers different dyes.

Week 2: Students will explore the uniqueness of fingerprints and learn the different patterns. To learn how forensic scientists use the fingerprints for identification, students will collect and analyze their own prints, then they will play a game of collecting and matching fingerprints.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn and have fun. We will use real microscopes to peek inside the flowers and get an up-close view of your fingerprints.

Discounts: A 10% discount is available when you register siblings. Scholarships are available to those who qualify for benefits such as FARMS, SNAP, and Medicaid or who can otherwise show need (documentation must be provided). To receive discounts, please register on RSC website: rockvillesciencecenter.org/classes

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Rockville Science Center

Rockville Science Center Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization with the goal of launching a vibrant science facility that will offer people of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to explore the wonders of science and connect with the scientific community in our region.