Every fingerprint is unique.
With a magnifying glass and a dusting kit, kids can become real-life detectives with a fingerprinting science project. Fingerprinting projects teach children about the uniqueness of their fingerprints and how fingerprints are used to catch criminals. These projects are easy to do and appeal to a wide range of ages. Plus, they're fun and don't require expensive ingredients. If you need to find a fingerprinting project for your child's science fair, you can look through science books or search online.
Instructions
1. Find books on science projects. Visit your local library and bookstore to locate books about science project ideas. If possible, try to find the book "Fingerprints: Crime-Solving Science Experiments" by Kenneth G. Rainis. It offers multiple ideas on fingerprinting projects.
2. Search online for ideas. Visit websites like HomeTrainingTools.com and Super-science-fair-projects.com for fingerprinting science projects. These sites offer fingerprinting projects for a wide range of ages.
3. Look for projects that suit your child's age and abilities. Make sure to search for science projects that your child can accomplish. Younger kids might enjoy projects like comparing fingerprints to the paw prints of animals. Older children might want to study the different patterns in fingerprints, like arches, whorls and loops.
4. Ask an expert. If you are stumped for ideas or are having trouble with your project, try the "Ask an Expert" option at ScienceBuddies.org. "Ask an Expert" is a free online bulletin board where professional scientists answer questions about science fairs and science-related careers. Before you ask your question, you must register with the site and read through the forums to ensure your question hasn't been answered already.
