Forensic Science in Room 17

This term our theme is Exploring the Unexplained. We have begun by looking at some forensic science. We have determined that everytime they ask a question, they find that there are more questions that they have. This was shown in our recent experience carried out in Week 1 of the term,.  The students looked at six powders, four of which they knew. The other two powders needed to be analysed closely.

Further discussions helped them to consider options while they were working together where they had to act as a forensic scientist would do when investigating unknown powders.

They were given the white powders and had to observe them closely.  They then had to watch what happened when water, white vinegar and iodine were added to the powders.

Their reactions were recorded so that they could consider the differences and then ask 'why'.

 

Max and Lewis, using the magnifying glass to note any reactions which they will record later.

Daniella Brooke and Melissa are checking out the reaction of water mixed with cornflour and then noting the effect on the powder. They quickly recognised that the new product they had created was something like Ooblek.

Melissa, recording their group's results of their observations and outcomes.