Took part in Family and Childrens Detectives Workshop at Think Forensic in Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield. This is our need to know and review of Think Forensic
Myself and my 8 year old twins visited Think Forensic in Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, we found Think Forensic easily, there was plenty of parking around the side roads.
We arrived just before our alloted time and were met by a couple of lovely staff members.
Run by ex-crime scene investigators, and experts from crime investigation backgrounds, who are able to share appropriate experiences and knowledge, as required to audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
We were given a clipboard for us to complete our clues while we went around the different parts.
The mission was a high value theft which has taken place in Skelmanthorpe.
To investigate we have to work through the crime scene and investigate the evidence….
The event was self-led with staff around to help, which allowed us to explore and go at your own pace.
A variety of different hands-on workstations, each looking at different forensic topics were available for us to explore.
Just like the professionals, we had to eliminate suspects by finding and analysing evidence.
Some of the evidence work stations included :
There were many different hands-on workstations, each looking at different forensic topics.
Create a tyre track cast which you can take home.
Fingerprints – learn how to identify patterns and take your own prints (my favourite)
Analysing voice recording and listening to interviews.
Conduct hair & fibre examination under digital microscopes (another favourite)
Create a composite image of a criminal/efit
Examine soil and footwear marks
Explore DNA
As we went around we eliminated different suspects by finding and analysing evidence.
It was a really interesting and educational experience for all the family. Fabulous activities suitable for children and grown ups. Think Forensic would be interesting for anyone with a Special Interest or hobby of Crime Investigation.
As one of our Home Education and Homeschool topics we are learning about investigating crimes, police and Forensics to name a few.
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Think Forensic- Crime Scene Investigation Workshops
Think Forensic Ltd, Lodge Street Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DR
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