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Crime Scene Investigation

Crime Scene Investigation
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  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • Duration: 07:13
  • Bang Goes the Theory presenter, Liz, joins a member of the UK forensic science service as they collect evidence from a crime scene and carry out forensic tests to determine which of three suspects was responsible. The following tests are explained: measuring the refractive index of a shard of glass; fibre analysis using a microscope; liquid chromatography of the fibre dye; and foot print analysis of a shoe imprint.
  • Subject:

    Science

       Topic:

    Chem: Techniques

  • Keywords: CSI, scientific, detection, particles, BangGoesTheTheory
Ideas for use in class
  • Use as an introduction to a topic on forensic science techniques. Highlight to pupils that forensic scientists and the courts never rely on just one piece of evidence to convict someone. Clip 19 from the Bang Goes the Theory teachers pack. To download the pdf please go to bbc.co.uk/schools/teachers/bang/.
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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